NEUTRALS

Anon Half

#CDCED5

RGB 205, 206, 213 · HSL 233°, 9%, 82% · CMYK 4, 3, 0, 16

Anon Half is #CDCED5 in HEX — rgb(205, 206, 213), hsl(233°, 9%, 82%), cmyk(4%, 3%, 0%, 16%).

Anon Half pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 233°, 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#CDCED5

RGB205, 206, 213

HSL233°, 9%, 82%

HSV233°, 4%, 84%

CMYK4, 3, 0, 16

Decimal13487829

CSS RGBrgb(205, 206, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 9%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Anon Half S43A1H

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2118-60

ΔE 0.6 · #CBCDD4

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 0.7 · #CDCDD5

Behr

Moonlit Snow MQ3-61

ΔE 0.7 · #CCCFD6

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 1.3 · #CECDD2

Vista Paint

Calamities C-1314

ΔE 1.4 · #CDCCD1

PPG

Glacier Pearl 1169-3

ΔE 2.2 · #D1D2DC

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 2.2 · #CFCFDA

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #CECAD3

Dunn-Edwards

Sparkling Frost DE6345

ΔE 2.6 · #D2D5DA

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.6 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.7 · #D0D4D8

Sherwin-Williams

North Star SW6246

ΔE 3.2 · #CAD0D2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 5.6 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDCED5

#D5D4CD

Analogous

#CDD2D5

#CDCED5

#D0CDD5

Triadic

#CDCED5

#D5CDCE

#CED5CD

Split-Complementary

#CDCED5

#D5D0CD

#D2D5CD

Tetradic

#CDCED5

#D5CDD2

#D5D4CD

#CDD5D0

Monochromatic

#7A7C90

#A3A5B2

#CDCED5

#F1F1F3

Rectangle

#CDCED5

#D4CDD5

#D5D4CD

#CED5CD

Compound

#CDCED5

#D0CDD5

#D5D4CD

#D2D5CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D8DE

#E1E2E6

#EEEEF0

Darker

#9FA1B0

#686A7E

#3C3E4A

Saturation

#D0D0D2

#CDCED5

#B8BEEA

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDCED5

#CCCED6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDCED5

#CECED4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDCED5

#CCCFCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Anon Half 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

#D9C7BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDCED5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CCDF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#C5C19E

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: #CDCED5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDCED5;

CSS Variable

--color-anon-half: #CDCED5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anon-half': '#CDCED5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDCED5] text-[#CDCED5]

SCSS

$anon-half: #CDCED5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDCED5?

#CDCED5 is Anon Half, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CDCED5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anon Half?

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

What colors pair well with Anon Half?

Anon Half 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 Anon Half?

You can download Anon Half 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 Anon Half?

The hex code is #CDCED5. In RGB it's 205, 206, 213, and in HSL it's 233°, 9%, 82%.

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