NEUTRALS

So Dainty

#CBBEC7

RGB 203, 190, 199 · HSL 318°, 11%, 77% · CMYK 0, 6, 2, 20

So Dainty is #CBBEC7 in HEX — rgb(203, 190, 199), hsl(318°, 11%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 2%, 20%).

So Dainty pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 318°, 11%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#CBBEC7

RGB203, 190, 199

HSL318°, 11%, 77%

HSV318°, 6%, 80%

CMYK0, 6, 2, 20

Decimal13352647

CSS RGBrgb(203, 190, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 11%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

Exact match

Dulux

Puffball S45C1

ΔE 0.7 · #CCBFC9

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC0C9

Behr

Dusky Violet 110E-3

ΔE 2.6 · #D0C5CF

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 2.8 · #C2BAC5

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 2.9 · #CBB8C0

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 3.1 · #CAB7C0

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 3.6 · #D4C0C5

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 3.7 · #D0BBC8

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.3 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.7 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.7 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.3 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.8 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 6.9 · #CDC0BC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBBEC7

#BECBC2

Analogous

#C8BECB

#CBBEC7

#CBBEC0

Triadic

#CBBEC7

#C7CBBE

#BEC7CB

Split-Complementary

#CBBEC7

#C0CBBE

#BECBC8

Tetradic

#CBBEC7

#CBC8BE

#BECBC2

#BEC0CB

Monochromatic

#856B7D

#A993A2

#CBBEC7

#EDE8EB

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#CBBEC7

#CBC2BE

#BECBC2

#BEC7CB

Compound

#CBBEC7

#CBBEC0

#BECBC2

#BECBC8

Variations

Lighter

#D5CBD2

#DFD9DD

#ECE9EB

Darker

#A892A2

#795F71

#473742

Saturation

#C6C2C5

#CBBEC7

#E5A4D1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBBEC7

#C2C3C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBBEC7

#C0C0C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBBEC7

#CAC0BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

So Dainty gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D8BBB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CBBEC7

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C5C0D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#91BD9E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CBBEC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBBEC7;

CSS Variable

--color-so-dainty: #CBBEC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'so-dainty': '#CBBEC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBBEC7] text-[#CBBEC7]

SCSS

$so-dainty: #CBBEC7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBBEC7?

#CBBEC7 is So Dainty, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBBEC7 warm or cool?

So Dainty reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with So Dainty?

So Dainty works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with So Dainty?

So Dainty pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download So Dainty?

You can download So Dainty on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for So Dainty?

The hex code is #CBBEC7. In RGB it's 203, 190, 199, and in HSL it's 318°, 11%, 77%.

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