NEUTRALS

Ghost Whisperer

#CBD1D0

RGB 203, 209, 208 · HSL 170°, 6%, 81% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 18

Ghost Whisperer is #CBD1D0 in HEX — rgb(203, 209, 208), hsl(170°, 6%, 81%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 18%).

Ghost Whisperer pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 170°, 6%, 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#CBD1D0

RGB203, 209, 208

HSL170°, 6%, 81%

HSV170°, 3%, 82%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 18

Decimal13357520

CSS RGBrgb(203, 209, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 6%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Misty SW6232

ΔE 0.8 · #CDD2D2

Benjamin Moore

Whitestone 2134-60

ΔE 0.9 · #CACFCF

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 0.9 · #CAD2D0

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.3 · #CCD0CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels 524

ΔE 1.3 · #CACECC

Dulux

Celtic Sky SN4B4

ΔE 1.4 · #CBCECD

Vista Paint

Nomadic Travels C-523

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCECC

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 1.5 · #CED0CE

Dunn-Edwards

Mount Sterling DE6317

ΔE 1.6 · #CAD3D4

Behr

Salt Glaze PPU12-11

ΔE 1.9 · #CED4D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.2 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.2 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.1 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBD1D0

#D1CCCD

Analogous

#CCD1CE

#CBD1D0

#CCD0D1

Triadic

#CBD1D0

#D0CCD1

#D1D0CC

Split-Complementary

#CBD1D0

#D1CCD0

#D1CECC

Tetradic

#CBD1D0

#CECCD1

#D1CCCD

#D0D1CC

Monochromatic

#7B8A87

#A3AEAC

#CBD1D0

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#CBD1D0

#CCCDD1

#D1CCCD

#D1D0CC

Compound

#CBD1D0

#CCD0D1

#D1CCCD

#D1CECC

Variations

Lighter

#D6DBDA

#E0E3E3

#EDEFEF

Darker

#A0ABA9

#6A7977

#3E4745

Saturation

#CECFCF

#CCD1D0

#B5E8E0

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBD1D0

#CFCFD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBD1D0

#D0D0D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBD1D0

#CBD1D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ghost Whisperer 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

#D8C9B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBD1D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CEDB

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.

#C39CA2

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: #CBD1D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBD1D0;

CSS Variable

--color-ghost-whisperer: #CBD1D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ghost-whisperer': '#CBD1D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBD1D0] text-[#CBD1D0]

SCSS

$ghost-whisperer: #CBD1D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBD1D0?

#CBD1D0 is Ghost Whisperer, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBD1D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ghost Whisperer?

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

What colors pair well with Ghost Whisperer?

Ghost Whisperer 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 Ghost Whisperer?

You can download Ghost Whisperer 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 Ghost Whisperer?

The hex code is #CBD1D0. In RGB it's 203, 209, 208, and in HSL it's 170°, 6%, 81%.

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