NEUTRALS

Dusty Grey

#CDCCD0

RGB 205, 204, 208 · HSL 255°, 4%, 81% · CMYK 1, 2, 0, 18

Dusty Grey is #CDCCD0 in HEX — rgb(205, 204, 208), hsl(255°, 4%, 81%), cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 18%).

Dusty Grey pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 255°, 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#CDCCD0

RGB205, 204, 208

HSL255°, 4%, 81%

HSV255°, 2%, 82%

CMYK1, 2, 0, 18

Decimal13487312

CSS RGBrgb(205, 204, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 4%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Calamities C-1314

ΔE 0.5 · #CDCCD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 0.7 · #CECDD2

Dulux

Mauve Pansy Half S45A1H

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCACE

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

ΔE 1.7 · #CEC9CC

Kilz

Brushed Metal TB-32

ΔE 1.8 · #CCCDCE

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2118-60

ΔE 1.9 · #CBCDD4

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 1.9 · #CCC8CE

Behr

Chicago Fog N140-2

ΔE 2 · #CACCCD

Dunn-Edwards

Clouded Vision DE6380

ΔE 2.1 · #D1D0D1

Valspar

Silver Leaf 4006-1A

ΔE 2.1 · #CDD0D2

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 2.2 · #CDCDD5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.5 · #D0D0D0

PPG

Jam Session 1172-3

ΔE 2.6 · #D4CFD6

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.8 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.1 · #D0D4D8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.3 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#CDCCD0

#D0D0CD

Analogous

#CDCED0

#CDCCD0

#D0CDD0

Triadic

#CDCCD0

#D0CECD

#CDD0CE

Split-Complementary

#CDCCD0

#D0D0CD

#CED0CD

Tetradic

#CDCCD0

#D0CDCE

#D0D0CD

#CDD0D0

Monochromatic

#807D87

#A7A5AC

#CDCCD0

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#CDCCD0

#D0CDD0

#D0D0CD

#CDD0CE

Compound

#CDCCD0

#D0CDD0

#D0D0CD

#CED0CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D7DA

#E1E1E3

#EEEEEF

Darker

#A3A1A9

#6F6D77

#413F45

Saturation

#CECECF

#CECDD0

#C2B5E8

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDCCD0

#CCCDD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDCCD0

#CCCCCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDCCD0

#CDCDCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dusty Grey 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

#D9C6B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDCCD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CBDB

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.

#B9C39C

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: #CDCCD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDCCD0;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-grey: #CDCCD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-grey': '#CDCCD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDCCD0] text-[#CDCCD0]

SCSS

$dusty-grey: #CDCCD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDCCD0?

#CDCCD0 is Dusty Grey, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CDCCD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty Grey?

Dusty Grey 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 Dusty Grey?

You can download Dusty Grey 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 Dusty Grey?

The hex code is #CDCCD0. In RGB it's 205, 204, 208, and in HSL it's 255°, 4%, 81%.

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