NEUTRALS

Air .07

#CEC4C5

RGB 206, 196, 197 · HSL 354°, 9%, 79% · CMYK 0, 5, 4, 19

Air .07 is #CEC4C5 in HEX — rgb(206, 196, 197), hsl(354°, 9%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 4%, 19%).

Air .07 pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 354°, 9%, 79%. 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#CEC4C5

RGB206, 196, 197

HSL354°, 9%, 79%

HSV354°, 5%, 81%

CMYK0, 5, 4, 19

Decimal13550789

CSS RGBrgb(206, 196, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 9%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

ΔE 1 · #D1C6C6

Behr

Smokey Pink N150-2

ΔE 1.4 · #CFC2C2

Sherwin-Williams

Vaguely Mauve SW6015

ΔE 1.4 · #D1C5C4

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 1.5 · #CBC5C6

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 1.6 · #D3C8C9

Dulux

Nantucket Mist S03B1

ΔE 1.9 · #CABFBF

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.1 · #D0C1C3

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #D2CBCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC5C2

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 3.2 · #CDC0BC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.9 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.4 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.8 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CEC4C5

#C5CECD

Analogous

#CEC5CA

#CEC4C5

#CEC8C5

Triadic

#CEC4C5

#C6CEC5

#C5C6CE

Split-Complementary

#CEC4C5

#C5CEC8

#C5CACE

Tetradic

#CEC4C5

#CACEC5

#C5CECD

#C8C5CE

Monochromatic

#887274

#AB9B9D

#CEC4C5

#F1EEEF

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#CEC4C5

#CECDC5

#C5CECD

#C5C6CE

Compound

#CEC4C5

#CEC8C5

#C5CECD

#C5CACE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D0D1

#E1DCDD

#EDEBEB

Darker

#AA989A

#7A6466

#473A3B

Saturation

#CBC8C8

#CEC5C6

#E7ACB2

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC4C5

#C8C8C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC4C5

#C6C6C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC4C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Air .07 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

#DAC0AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC4C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C5D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#96C0BC

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: #CEC4C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC4C5;

CSS Variable

--color-air-.07: #CEC4C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'air-.07': '#CEC4C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC4C5] text-[#CEC4C5]

SCSS

$air-.07: #CEC4C5;

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#C4BBC0 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC4C5?

#CEC4C5 is Air .07, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CEC4C5 warm or cool?

Air .07 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Air .07?

Air .07 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Air .07?

Air .07 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 Air .07?

You can download Air .07 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 Air .07?

The hex code is #CEC4C5. In RGB it's 206, 196, 197, and in HSL it's 354°, 9%, 79%.

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