NEUTRALS

Misty

#CBCDD4

RGB 203, 205, 212 · HSL 227°, 9%, 81% · CMYK 4, 3, 0, 17

Misty is #CBCDD4 in HEX — rgb(203, 205, 212), hsl(227°, 9%, 81%), cmyk(4%, 3%, 0%, 17%).

Misty pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 227°, 9%, 81%. 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#CBCDD4

RGB203, 205, 212

HSL227°, 9%, 81%

HSV227°, 4%, 83%

CMYK4, 3, 0, 17

Decimal13356500

CSS RGBrgb(203, 205, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(227, 9%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2118-60

Exact match

Dulux

Anon Half S43A1H

ΔE 0.6 · #CDCED5

Behr

Moonlit Snow MQ3-61

ΔE 0.7 · #CCCFD6

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCDD5

Vista Paint

Calamities C-1314

ΔE 1.5 · #CDCCD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 1.5 · #CECDD2

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 2.4 · #CFCFDA

PPG

Glacier Pearl 1169-3

ΔE 2.5 · #D1D2DC

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 2.5 · #CECAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.6 · #CCC8CE

Dunn-Edwards

Shiny Nickel DE6338

ΔE 2.7 · #CCD3D8

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.9 · #D0D4D8

Sherwin-Williams

North Star SW6246

ΔE 3.1 · #CAD0D2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 5.3 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBCDD4

#D3D1CA

Analogous

#CAD0D3

#CBCDD4

#CDCAD3

Triadic

#CBCDD4

#D3CACC

#CCD3CA

Split-Complementary

#CBCDD4

#D3CDCA

#D0D3CA

Tetradic

#CBCDD4

#D3CAD0

#D3D1CA

#CAD3CD

Monochromatic

#777C8D

#A0A4B0

#CBCDD4

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#CBCDD4

#D1CAD3

#D3D1CA

#CCD3CA

Compound

#CBCDD4

#CDCAD3

#D3D1CA

#D0D3CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5D6DC

#E0E1E4

#EDEDEF

Darker

#9DA0AE

#666B7D

#3B3E49

Saturation

#CDCED0

#CACCD3

#B4C0E9

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBCDD4

#CBCDD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBCDD4

#CDCDD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBCDD4

#CACECD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Misty 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

#D8C6BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBCDD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CBDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#C3BB9C

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #CBCDD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBCDD4;

CSS Variable

--color-misty: #CBCDD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty': '#CBCDD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBCDD4] text-[#CBCDD4]

SCSS

$misty: #CBCDD4;

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#C6CBCF · ΔE 2.2

Sweet Innocence

#C7CDD1 · ΔE 2.2

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#C4CBD0 · ΔE 2.4

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#D2D2DC · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBCDD4?

#CBCDD4 is Misty, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBCDD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty?

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

What colors pair well with Misty?

Misty 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 Misty?

You can download Misty 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 Misty?

The hex code is #CBCDD4. In RGB it's 203, 205, 212, and in HSL it's 227°, 9%, 81%.

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