NEUTRALS

Sage Morsel

#CDD2C6

RGB 205, 210, 198 · HSL 85°, 12%, 80% · CMYK 2, 0, 6, 18

Sage Morsel is #CDD2C6 in HEX — rgb(205, 210, 198), hsl(85°, 12%, 80%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 18%).

Sage Morsel pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 85°, 12%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#CDD2C6

RGB205, 210, 198

HSL85°, 12%, 80%

HSV85°, 6%, 82%

CMYK2, 0, 6, 18

Decimal13488838

CSS RGBrgb(205, 210, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 12%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sage Morsel 5005-1C

Exact match

PPG

Frivolous Folly 1128-2

ΔE 0.9 · #CFD2C7

Benjamin Moore

Night 1569

ΔE 1 · #D0D4C9

Vista Paint

Pale Loden C-439

ΔE 1.1 · #CED2C8

Dunn-Edwards

Particular Mint DE6269

ΔE 1.2 · #D0D2C5

Behr

Pavestone BXC-59

ΔE 1.2 · #C9D0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Filmy Green SW6190

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D3C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Marble Green 454

ΔE 1.5 · #CBD4C8

Dulux

Cippolino S21A1

ΔE 1.6 · #C8CEC3

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 1.9 · #D1D1C6

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.1 · #C9CDBF

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 2.5 · #D3D9CD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CBBE

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.7 · #CFCEC0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.6 · #D0D0D0

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDD2C6

#CBC6D2

Analogous

#D2D1C6

#CDD2C6

#C7D2C6

Triadic

#CDD2C6

#C6CDD2

#D2C6CD

Split-Complementary

#CDD2C6

#C6C7D2

#D1C6D2

Tetradic

#CDD2C6

#C6D2D1

#CBC6D2

#D2C6C7

Monochromatic

#828F70

#A8B09B

#CDD2C6

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#CDD2C6

#C6D2CB

#CBC6D2

#D2C6CD

Compound

#CDD2C6

#C7D2C6

#CBC6D2

#D1C6D2

Variations

Lighter

#D7DBD1

#E1E4DD

#EDEFEC

Darker

#A5AF98

#737F61

#434A38

Saturation

#CCCECA

#CDD2C6

#D1E9AF

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDD2C6

#D2CFC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDD2C6

#D1D1C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDD2C6

#CED0D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sage Morsel 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

#D9CAB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDD2C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CFD4

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.

#AA99C2

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: #CDD2C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDD2C6;

CSS Variable

--color-sage-morsel: #CDD2C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sage-morsel': '#CDD2C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDD2C6] text-[#CDD2C6]

SCSS

$sage-morsel: #CDD2C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDD2C6?

#CDD2C6 is Sage Morsel, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #CDD2C6 warm or cool?

Sage Morsel reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sage Morsel?

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

What colors pair well with Sage Morsel?

Sage Morsel 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 Sage Morsel?

You can download Sage Morsel 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 Sage Morsel?

The hex code is #CDD2C6. In RGB it's 205, 210, 198, and in HSL it's 85°, 12%, 80%.

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