NEUTRALS

Pacific Mist

#CDD5D3

RGB 205, 213, 211 · HSL 165°, 9%, 82% · CMYK 4, 0, 1, 16

Pacific Mist is #CDD5D3 in HEX — rgb(205, 213, 211), hsl(165°, 9%, 82%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 16%).

Pacific Mist pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 165°, 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#CDD5D3

RGB205, 213, 211

HSL165°, 9%, 82%

HSV165°, 4%, 84%

CMYK4, 0, 1, 16

Decimal13489619

CSS RGBrgb(205, 213, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 9%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gentle Rain 790E-2

ΔE 0.9 · #CBD5D2

Benjamin Moore

Pale 1584

ΔE 1 · #CAD4D1

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #CAD2D0

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Season DE6310

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D8D6

Sherwin-Williams

Lullaby SW9136

ΔE 1.2 · #CBD4D4

PPG

Winter Chill 1036-2

ΔE 1.3 · #C9D2D1

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 1.8 · #D0D3D1

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.1 · #CCD0CD

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 2.2 · #D4D8D4

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.3 · #CFD8D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Foggy Mist 475

ΔE 2.3 · #C8D1CC

Dulux

Paramount Design SN4E2

ΔE 2.7 · #D2D6D8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.1 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.3 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.6 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDD5D3

#D5CDCF

Analogous

#CDD5CF

#CDD5D3

#CDD3D5

Triadic

#CDD5D3

#D3CDD5

#D5D3CD

Split-Complementary

#CDD5D3

#D5CDD3

#D5CFCD

Tetradic

#CDD5D3

#CFCDD5

#D5CDCF

#D3D5CD

Monochromatic

#7A908A

#A3B2AF

#CDD5D3

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#CDD5D3

#CDCFD5

#D5CDCF

#D5D3CD

Compound

#CDD5D3

#CDD3D5

#D5CDCF

#D5CFCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7DEDC

#E1E6E5

#EEF0EF

Darker

#9FB0AB

#687E79

#3C4A46

Saturation

#D0D2D2

#CDD5D3

#B8EADE

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDD5D3

#D2D2D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDD5D3

#D4D4D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDD5D3

#CDD5D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pacific Mist 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

#D9CCB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDD5D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D1DE

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.

#C59EA8

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: #CDD5D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDD5D3;

CSS Variable

--color-pacific-mist: #CDD5D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pacific-mist': '#CDD5D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDD5D3] text-[#CDD5D3]

SCSS

$pacific-mist: #CDD5D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDD5D3?

#CDD5D3 is Pacific Mist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CDD5D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pacific Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Pacific Mist?

Pacific Mist 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 Pacific Mist?

You can download Pacific Mist 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 Pacific Mist?

The hex code is #CDD5D3. In RGB it's 205, 213, 211, and in HSL it's 165°, 9%, 82%.

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