NEUTRALS

Pale Loden

#CCD2CA

RGB 204, 210, 202 · HSL 105°, 8%, 81% · CMYK 3, 0, 4, 18

Pale Loden is #CCD2CA in HEX — rgb(204, 210, 202), hsl(105°, 8%, 81%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 18%).

Pale Loden pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 105°, 8%, 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#CCD2CA

RGB204, 210, 202

HSL105°, 8%, 81%

HSV105°, 4%, 82%

CMYK3, 0, 4, 18

Decimal13423306

CSS RGBrgb(204, 210, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 8%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Loden 440

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 0.4 · #CDD2CA

PPG

Bay Of Fundy 10-07

ΔE 0.6 · #CDD2C9

Vista Paint

Calm Breeze C-460

ΔE 1 · #CCD4CB

Benjamin Moore

Cool CSP-665

ΔE 1.1 · #CCD4CD

Behr

Shy Green MQ3-48

ΔE 1.6 · #C9CFC5

Valspar

Sparkling Sage 5005-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #CBD0C5

Dulux

Cippolino S21A1

ΔE 2.2 · #C8CEC3

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 2.2 · #CBCDC4

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.5 · #CFD8D2

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 2.7 · #D1D1C6

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.7 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.8 · #CCD0CD

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 3.7 · #C9CDBF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.8 · #D0D0D0

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 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

#CCD2CA

#D0CBD2

Analogous

#D0D2CB

#CCD2CA

#CBD2CD

Triadic

#CCD2CA

#CBCDD2

#D2CBCD

Split-Complementary

#CCD2CA

#CDCBD2

#D2CBD0

Tetradic

#CCD2CA

#CBD0D2

#D0CBD2

#D2CDCB

Monochromatic

#7D8C78

#A5AFA1

#CCD2CA

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#CCD2CA

#CBD2D0

#D0CBD2

#D2CBCD

Compound

#CCD2CA

#CBD2CD

#D0CBD2

#D2CBD0

Variations

Lighter

#D7DBD5

#E1E4E0

#EEEFED

Darker

#A1AD9E

#6D7C68

#3F483C

Saturation

#CED0CD

#CDD2CB

#C1E9B4

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCD2CA

#D1CFCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCD2CA

#D1D1CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCD2CA

#CDD1D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pale Loden 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

#D8CAB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCD2CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CFD7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B99CC3

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: #CCD2CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCD2CA;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-loden: #CCD2CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-loden': '#CCD2CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCD2CA] text-[#CCD2CA]

SCSS

$pale-loden: #CCD2CA;

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#C9CFC9 · ΔE 1.5

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#C7CFC8 · ΔE 1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCD2CA?

#CCD2CA is Pale Loden, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCD2CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Loden?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Loden?

Pale Loden 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 Pale Loden?

You can download Pale Loden 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 Pale Loden?

The hex code is #CCD2CA. In RGB it's 204, 210, 202, and in HSL it's 105°, 8%, 81%.

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