NEUTRALS

Cool

#CCD4CD

RGB 204, 212, 205 · HSL 127°, 9%, 82% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 17

Cool is #CCD4CD in HEX — rgb(204, 212, 205), hsl(127°, 9%, 82%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 17%).

Cool pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 127°, 9%, 82%. 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#CCD4CD

RGB204, 212, 205

HSL127°, 9%, 82%

HSV127°, 4%, 83%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 17

Decimal13423821

CSS RGBrgb(204, 212, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(127, 9%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cool CSP-665

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Breeze 461

ΔE 0.7 · #CCD5CD

Vista Paint

Calm Breeze C-460

ΔE 1.1 · #CCD4CB

Valspar

Winter in Paris 5002-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #CFD7D1

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 1.3 · #CDD2CA

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 1.5 · #CFD8D2

Behr

Breezeway MQ3-21

ΔE 1.6 · #CAD6CE

PPG

Bay Of Fundy 10-07

ΔE 1.6 · #CDD2C9

Dunn-Edwards

Sculptural Silver DE6296

ΔE 2.4 · #D1DAD5

Dulux

Silver Grass Half S23A1H

ΔE 2.6 · #D4DAD1

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 2.8 · #D4D8D4

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.8 · #CCD0CD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.9 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 3.7 · #C5D7D2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#CCD4CD

#D5CDD4

Analogous

#D0D5CD

#CCD4CD

#CDD5D2

Triadic

#CCD4CD

#CECDD5

#D5CECD

Split-Complementary

#CCD4CD

#D2CDD5

#D5CDD0

Tetradic

#CCD4CD

#CDD0D5

#D5CDD4

#D5D2CD

Monochromatic

#7A907C

#A3B2A5

#CCD4CD

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#CCD4CD

#CDD4D5

#D5CDD4

#D5CECD

Compound

#CCD4CD

#CDD5D2

#D5CDD4

#D5CDD0

Variations

Lighter

#D7DED8

#E1E6E2

#EEF0EE

Darker

#9FB0A1

#687E6A

#3C4A3E

Saturation

#D0D2D0

#CDD5CE

#B8EABE

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCD4CD

#D2D1CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCD4CD

#D3D3CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCD4CD

#CDD3D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cool 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

#D8CCB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCD4CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D1D9

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.

#C59EC1

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: #CCD4CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCD4CD;

CSS Variable

--color-cool: #CCD4CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool': '#CCD4CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCD4CD] text-[#CCD4CD]

SCSS

$cool: #CCD4CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCD4CD?

#CCD4CD is Cool, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCD4CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool?

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

What colors pair well with Cool?

Cool 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 Cool?

You can download Cool 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 Cool?

The hex code is #CCD4CD. In RGB it's 204, 212, 205, and in HSL it's 127°, 9%, 82%.

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