NEUTRALS

Cliffside

#CDD1CB

RGB 205, 209, 203 · HSL 100°, 6%, 81% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 18

Cliffside is #CDD1CB in HEX — rgb(205, 209, 203), hsl(100°, 6%, 81%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 18%).

Cliffside pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 6%, 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#CDD1CB

RGB205, 209, 203

HSL100°, 6%, 81%

HSV100°, 3%, 82%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 18

Decimal13488587

CSS RGBrgb(205, 209, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 6%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cliffside HC-180

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 1.1 · #CDD2CA

Dulux

Lyttelton Half NZ9B2

ΔE 1.3 · #CECFCA

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Loden 440

ΔE 1.3 · #CCD2CA

Behr

Road Runner 790A-3

ΔE 1.3 · #CCCEC9

Vista Paint

Foggy Mist C-474

ΔE 1.6 · #C8D0CA

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.6 · #CCD0CD

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 1.6 · #D1D3CF

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 1.8 · #C8CDC9

Kilz

Origami RJ210

ΔE 2 · #D3D2CC

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 2.2 · #CBCDC4

Valspar

Winter in Paris 5002-1A

ΔE 2.3 · #CFD7D1

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.8 · #CFD8D2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.5 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 4.5 · #C9CDBF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#CDD1CB

#D0CCD1

Analogous

#D0D1CC

#CDD1CB

#CCD1CD

Triadic

#CDD1CB

#CCCED1

#D1CCCE

Split-Complementary

#CDD1CB

#CDCCD1

#D1CCD0

Tetradic

#CDD1CB

#CCD0D1

#D0CCD1

#D1CDCC

Monochromatic

#808A7B

#A7AEA3

#CDD1CB

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#CDD1CB

#CCD1D0

#D0CCD1

#D1CCCE

Compound

#CDD1CB

#CCD1CD

#D0CCD1

#D1CCD0

Variations

Lighter

#D7DBD6

#E1E3E0

#EEEFED

Darker

#A3ABA0

#6F796A

#41473E

Saturation

#CECFCE

#CED1CC

#C6E8B5

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDD1CB

#D0CFCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDD1CB

#D0D0CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDD1CB

#CED0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cliffside 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

#D9C9B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDD1CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CED8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#B69CC3

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: #CDD1CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDD1CB;

CSS Variable

--color-cliffside: #CDD1CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cliffside': '#CDD1CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDD1CB] text-[#CDD1CB]

SCSS

$cliffside: #CDD1CB;

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#CCD0CA · ΔE 0.4

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#CBCFC9 · ΔE 0.7

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#C9CFC9 · ΔE 1.1

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#CED2CE · ΔE 1.1

Cool Breeze

#CBD3CC · ΔE 1.6

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#CFD5CD · ΔE 1.8

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#CFD4D1 · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDD1CB?

#CDD1CB is Cliffside, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CDD1CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cliffside?

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

What colors pair well with Cliffside?

Cliffside 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 Cliffside?

You can download Cliffside 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 Cliffside?

The hex code is #CDD1CB. In RGB it's 205, 209, 203, and in HSL it's 100°, 6%, 81%.

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