NEUTRALS

Skylight

#CCD0CD

RGB 204, 208, 205 · HSL 135°, 4%, 81% · CMYK 2, 0, 1, 18

Skylight is #CCD0CD in HEX — rgb(204, 208, 205), hsl(135°, 4%, 81%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 18%).

Skylight pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 135°, 4%, 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#CCD0CD

RGB204, 208, 205

HSL135°, 4%, 81%

HSV135°, 2%, 82%

CMYK2, 0, 1, 18

Decimal13422797

CSS RGBrgb(204, 208, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 4%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

Exact match

Dulux

Snow Season SN4B3

ΔE 0.9 · #CBCECC

Vista Paint

Nomadic Travels C-523

ΔE 0.9 · #CBCECC

Benjamin Moore

Perspective® CSP-5

ΔE 0.9 · #CCCECB

Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels 524

ΔE 0.9 · #CACECC

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 0.9 · #CED0CE

Valspar

Bay Waves 4008-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #CED1D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 1.3 · #C8CDC9

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 1.3 · #CBD1D0

Behr

Road Runner 790A-3

ΔE 1.4 · #CCCEC9

Sherwin-Williams

Passive SW7064

ΔE 1.6 · #CBCCC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.6 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.2 · #D0D0D0

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 2.3 · #D3D3D2

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.4 · #CFD8D2

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.6 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CCD0CD

#D0CDD0

Analogous

#CED0CD

#CCD0CD

#CDD0D0

Triadic

#CCD0CD

#CECDD0

#D0CECD

Split-Complementary

#CCD0CD

#D0CDD0

#D0CDCE

Tetradic

#CCD0CD

#CDCED0

#D0CDD0

#D0D0CD

Monochromatic

#7D8780

#A5ACA7

#CCD0CD

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#CCD0CD

#CDD0D0

#D0CDD0

#D0CECD

Compound

#CCD0CD

#CDD0D0

#D0CDD0

#D0CDCE

Variations

Lighter

#D7DAD7

#E1E3E1

#EEEFEE

Darker

#A1A9A3

#6D776F

#3F4541

Saturation

#CECFCE

#CDD0CE

#B5E8C2

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCD0CD

#CFCECE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCD0CD

#CFCFCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCD0CD

#CCCFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Skylight 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

#D8C9B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCD0CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CED9

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.

#C39CB9

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: #CCD0CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCD0CD;

CSS Variable

--color-skylight: #CCD0CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'skylight': '#CCD0CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCD0CD] text-[#CCD0CD]

SCSS

$skylight: #CCD0CD;

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#CCD0CA · ΔE 1.6

Sleigh Bells

#CBCFC9 · ΔE 1.6

Whitestone

#C9CECE · ΔE 1.8

Arctic Gray

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#C8CDCD · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCD0CD?

#CCD0CD is Skylight, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCD0CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Skylight?

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

What colors pair well with Skylight?

Skylight 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 Skylight?

You can download Skylight 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 Skylight?

The hex code is #CCD0CD. In RGB it's 204, 208, 205, and in HSL it's 135°, 4%, 81%.

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