NEUTRALS

Whisper of Smoke

#CBCECF

RGB 203, 206, 207 · HSL 195°, 4%, 80% · CMYK 2, 0, 0, 19

Whisper of Smoke is #CBCECF in HEX — rgb(203, 206, 207), hsl(195°, 4%, 80%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 19%).

Whisper of Smoke pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 195°, 4%, 80%. 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#CBCECF

RGB203, 206, 207

HSL195°, 4%, 80%

HSV195°, 2%, 81%

CMYK2, 0, 0, 19

Decimal13356751

CSS RGBrgb(203, 206, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 4%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Where there is Smoke K-789

ΔE 0.6 · #CACED0

Benjamin Moore

Sidewalk 2133-60

ΔE 0.7 · #CCCFD1

Behr

Chicago Fog N140-2

ΔE 0.7 · #CACCCD

Sherwin-Williams

Evening Shadow SW7662

ΔE 0.7 · #C9CCCD

Kilz

Brushed Metal TB-32

ΔE 0.8 · #CCCDCE

Valspar

Silver Leaf 4006-1A

ΔE 0.9 · #CDD0D2

Dulux

Celtic Sky SN4B4

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCECD

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Elegance 517

ΔE 1.2 · #CFCFD0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.5 · #D0D0D0

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 1.7 · #CBD1D0

Dunn-Edwards

Clouded Vision DE6380

ΔE 1.8 · #D1D0D1

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.2 · #CCD0CD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.7 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.8 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.4 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBCECF

#CECBCA

Analogous

#CACECD

#CBCECF

#CACBCE

Triadic

#CBCECF

#CECACD

#CDCECA

Split-Complementary

#CBCECF

#CECACB

#CECDCA

Tetradic

#CBCECF

#CDCACE

#CECBCA

#CBCECA

Monochromatic

#7A8285

#A2A8A9

#CBCECF

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#CBCECF

#CBCACE

#CECBCA

#CDCECA

Compound

#CBCECF

#CACBCE

#CECBCA

#CECDCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5D7D8

#DFE1E1

#EDEDEE

Darker

#9FA5A7

#6B7375

#3E4344

Saturation

#CBCCCD

#CACDCE

#B1D9E7

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBCECF

#CDCDD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBCECF

#CDCDCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBCECF

#CBCECE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Whisper of Smoke 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

#D8C7B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBCECF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CCDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C2A399

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: #CBCECF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBCECF;

CSS Variable

--color-whisper-of-smoke: #CBCECF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisper-of-smoke': '#CBCECF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBCECF] text-[#CBCECF]

SCSS

$whisper-of-smoke: #CBCECF;

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#C9CED1 · ΔE 1.3

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#CBCDCA · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBCECF?

#CBCECF is Whisper of Smoke, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBCECF warm or cool?

Whisper of Smoke reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whisper of Smoke?

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

What colors pair well with Whisper of Smoke?

Whisper of Smoke 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 Whisper of Smoke?

You can download Whisper of Smoke 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 Whisper of Smoke?

The hex code is #CBCECF. In RGB it's 203, 206, 207, and in HSL it's 195°, 4%, 80%.

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