NEUTRALS

Misty

#CDD2D2

RGB 205, 210, 210 · HSL 180°, 5%, 81% · CMYK 2, 0, 0, 18

Misty is #CDD2D2 in HEX — rgb(205, 210, 210), hsl(180°, 5%, 81%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 18%).

Misty pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 5%, 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#CDD2D2

RGB205, 210, 210

HSL180°, 5%, 81%

HSV180°, 2%, 82%

CMYK2, 0, 0, 18

Decimal13488850

CSS RGBrgb(205, 210, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 5%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Misty SW6232

Exact match

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 0.8 · #CBD1D0

Valspar

Bay Waves 4008-1A

ΔE 0.9 · #CED1D0

Benjamin Moore

Whitestone 2134-60

ΔE 1.1 · #CACFCF

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D3D1

Dunn-Edwards

Salina Springs DEC794

ΔE 1.5 · #CAD2D4

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 1.6 · #CED0CE

Dulux

Celtic Sky SN4B4

ΔE 1.6 · #CBCECD

Behr

Sterling 780E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #D3D5D4

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.8 · #D0D0D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels 524

ΔE 1.8 · #CACECC

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.8 · #CCD0CD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.3 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.8 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.4 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDD2D2

#D1CCCC

Analogous

#CCD1CF

#CDD2D2

#CCCFD1

Triadic

#CDD2D2

#D1CCD1

#D1D1CC

Split-Complementary

#CDD2D2

#D1CCCF

#D1CFCC

Tetradic

#CDD2D2

#CFCCD1

#D1CCCC

#CFD1CC

Monochromatic

#7C8888

#A4ADAD

#CDD2D2

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#CDD2D2

#CCCCD1

#D1CCCC

#D1D1CC

Compound

#CDD2D2

#CCCFD1

#D1CCCC

#D1CFCC

Variations

Lighter

#D6DADA

#E1E3E3

#EDEFEF

Darker

#A1AAAA

#6B7878

#3E4646

Saturation

#CECFCF

#CCD1D1

#B5E8E8

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDD2D2

#D0D0D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDD2D2

#D1D1D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDD2D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Misty 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

#D9CAB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDD2D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CFDD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C39C9C

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: #CDD2D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDD2D2;

CSS Variable

--color-misty: #CDD2D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty': '#CDD2D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDD2D2] text-[#CDD2D2]

SCSS

$misty: #CDD2D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDD2D2?

#CDD2D2 is Misty, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CDD2D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty?

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

What colors pair well with Misty?

Misty 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 Misty?

You can download Misty 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 Misty?

The hex code is #CDD2D2. In RGB it's 205, 210, 210, and in HSL it's 180°, 5%, 81%.

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