NEUTRALS

Dieskau

#CBC9C5

RGB 203, 201, 197 · HSL 40°, 5%, 78% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 20

Dieskau is #CBC9C5 in HEX — rgb(203, 201, 197), hsl(40°, 5%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 20%).

Dieskau pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 40°, 5%, 78%. 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#CBC9C5

RGB203, 201, 197

HSL40°, 5%, 78%

HSV40°, 3%, 80%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 20

Decimal13355461

CSS RGBrgb(203, 201, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 5%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dieskau SN4H1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Silver Queen K-821

ΔE 0.4 · #CAC8C4

Sherwin-Williams

Zircon SW7667

ΔE 0.6 · #CAC9C6

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

ΔE 0.7 · #CCCBC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 0.9 · #C8C8C4

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 0.9 · #CAC7C4

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCBC8

Kilz

Boardwalk RK130

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C6C2

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1472

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C8C3

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 1.9 · #D1CDCA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.5 · #CDCECD

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 2.7 · #D3CFCD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.7 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.2 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.4 · #BEBFB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBC9C5

#C4C6CA

Analogous

#CAC5C4

#CBC9C5

#C9CAC4

Triadic

#CBC9C5

#C4CAC8

#C8C4CA

Split-Complementary

#CBC9C5

#C4C9CA

#C5C4CA

Tetradic

#CBC9C5

#C4CAC5

#C4C6CA

#CAC4C9

Monochromatic

#817C74

#A5A29C

#CBC9C5

#EEEDEC

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#CBC9C5

#C6CAC4

#C4C6CA

#C8C4CA

Compound

#CBC9C5

#C9CAC4

#C4C6CA

#C5C4CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4D3D0

#DFDEDC

#ECECEB

Darker

#A4A19A

#736F67

#43413C

Saturation

#C8C7C6

#CAC8C4

#E4D1A9

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC9C5

#CAC9C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC9C5

#C9C9C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC9C5

#CBC8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dieskau 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

#D8C3AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC9C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C8D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#94A2BF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #CBC9C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC9C5;

CSS Variable

--color-dieskau: #CBC9C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dieskau': '#CBC9C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC9C5] text-[#CBC9C5]

SCSS

$dieskau: #CBC9C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC9C5?

#CBC9C5 is Dieskau, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBC9C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dieskau?

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

What colors pair well with Dieskau?

Dieskau 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 Dieskau?

You can download Dieskau 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 Dieskau?

The hex code is #CBC9C5. In RGB it's 203, 201, 197, and in HSL it's 40°, 5%, 78%.

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