REDS

Wafting Gray

#CDBDBA

RGB 205, 189, 186 · HSL 9°, 16%, 77% · CMYK 0, 8, 9, 20

Wafting Gray is #CDBDBA in HEX — rgb(205, 189, 186), hsl(9°, 16%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 9%, 20%).

Wafting Gray pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 16%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#CDBDBA

RGB205, 189, 186

HSL9°, 16%, 77%

HSV9°, 9%, 80%

CMYK0, 8, 9, 20

Decimal13483450

CSS RGBrgb(205, 189, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 16%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Wafting Gray DE6031

Exact match

Dulux

Barely Mauve S05C2

ΔE 0.4 · #CCBCB9

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 1.1 · #CDBBB7

Behr

Josephine MQ3-1

ΔE 1.3 · #D1BFBB

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 1.5 · #CDC0BC

Benjamin Moore

Batik AF-610

ΔE 1.6 · #CDBAB6

PPG

Fond Memory 1017-3

ΔE 2 · #C8BCB7

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Mauve SW0062

ΔE 2.3 · #C6B9B8

Valspar

Seagull Beach 1002-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B9B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 3 · #CEBBB3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.8 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4 · #D6C8C3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 5.4 · #CBBEB1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.3 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 7.6 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDBDBA

#BBCBCE

Analogous

#CEBBC2

#CDBDBA

#CEC7BB

Triadic

#CDBDBA

#BBCEBE

#BEBBCE

Split-Complementary

#CDBDBA

#BBCEC7

#BBC2CE

Tetradic

#CDBDBA

#C2CEBB

#BBCBCE

#C7BBCE

Monochromatic

#8B6A65

#AE938F

#CDBDBA

#EEE8E7

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#CDBDBA

#CBCEBB

#BBCBCE

#BEBBCE

Compound

#CDBDBA

#CEC7BB

#BBCBCE

#BBC2CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8CBC9

#E1D8D7

#EDE9E8

Darker

#AE928D

#7F5F59

#4A3733

Saturation

#C7C2C2

#CEBEBB

#E6ADA2

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBDBA

#C5C2BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBDBA

#C0C0BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBDBA

#CDBDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wafting Gray carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D9BAA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBDBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BFCB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#91B6BD

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #CDBDBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBDBA;

CSS Variable

--color-wafting-gray: #CDBDBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wafting-gray': '#CDBDBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBDBA] text-[#CDBDBA]

SCSS

$wafting-gray: #CDBDBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBDBA?

#CDBDBA is Wafting Gray, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CDBDBA warm or cool?

Wafting Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wafting Gray?

Wafting Gray works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Wafting Gray?

Wafting Gray pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Wafting Gray?

You can download Wafting Gray 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 Wafting Gray?

The hex code is #CDBDBA. In RGB it's 205, 189, 186, and in HSL it's 9°, 16%, 77%.

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