NEUTRALS

Limpid Light

#CDC1C9

RGB 205, 193, 201 · HSL 320°, 11%, 78% · CMYK 0, 6, 2, 20

Limpid Light is #CDC1C9 in HEX — rgb(205, 193, 201), hsl(320°, 11%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 2%, 20%).

Limpid Light pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 320°, 11%, 78%. 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#CDC1C9

RGB205, 193, 201

HSL320°, 11%, 78%

HSV320°, 6%, 80%

CMYK0, 6, 2, 20

Decimal13484489

CSS RGBrgb(205, 193, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 11%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Limpid Light S46C1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC0C9

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

ΔE 1.2 · #CBBEC7

Behr

Dusky Violet 110E-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D0C5CF

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 2.8 · #C5C0C9

Benjamin Moore

Iced 2115-50

ΔE 2.9 · #C5BCC1

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 3.2 · #D4CAD3

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 3.4 · #D4C0C5

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 3.4 · #D0C1C3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.6 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.9 · #CEC4C5

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 4 · #CECAD3

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.5 · #DDCBCD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.2 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 6.2 · #CFCFDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDC1C9

#C1CDC5

Analogous

#CBC1CD

#CDC1C9

#CDC1C3

Triadic

#CDC1C9

#C9CDC1

#C1C9CD

Split-Complementary

#CDC1C9

#C3CDC1

#C1CDCB

Tetradic

#CDC1C9

#CDCBC1

#C1CDC5

#C1C3CD

Monochromatic

#886D7F

#AB96A4

#CDC1C9

#EFEBEE

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#CDC1C9

#CDC5C1

#C1CDC5

#C1C9CD

Compound

#CDC1C9

#CDC1C3

#C1CDC5

#C1CDCB

Variations

Lighter

#D7CDD4

#E0DADE

#EDEAEC

Darker

#AA94A3

#7B6072

#483842

Saturation

#C9C5C8

#CDC1C9

#E6A8D1

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC1C9

#C5C6CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC1C9

#C3C3C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC1C9

#CCC3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Limpid Light 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

#D9BDB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC1C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C2D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#94BFA2

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 · 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 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: #CDC1C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC1C9;

CSS Variable

--color-limpid-light: #CDC1C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limpid-light': '#CDC1C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC1C9] text-[#CDC1C9]

SCSS

$limpid-light: #CDC1C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC1C9?

#CDC1C9 is Limpid Light, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CDC1C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limpid Light?

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

What colors pair well with Limpid Light?

Limpid Light 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 Limpid Light?

You can download Limpid Light 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 Limpid Light?

The hex code is #CDC1C9. In RGB it's 205, 193, 201, and in HSL it's 320°, 11%, 78%.

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