NEUTRALS

Mercury Glass

#CEC9CA

RGB 206, 201, 202 · HSL 348°, 5%, 80% · CMYK 0, 2, 2, 19

Mercury Glass is #CEC9CA in HEX — rgb(206, 201, 202), hsl(348°, 5%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 19%).

Mercury Glass pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 348°, 5%, 80%. 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#CEC9CA

RGB206, 201, 202

HSL348°, 5%, 80%

HSV348°, 2%, 81%

CMYK0, 2, 2, 19

Decimal13552074

CSS RGBrgb(206, 201, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 5%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rock Crystal MQ3-28

ΔE 0.6 · #CCC8C9

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 1.1 · #D2CBCC

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC9CC

Dulux

Registra Half S48A1H

ΔE 1.2 · #D0CACD

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 1.4 · #CBC5C6

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 2.2 · #D3C8C9

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 2.2 · #CACBCC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.3 · #CEC4C5

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

ΔE 2.4 · #D1C6C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 2.4 · #C7C7C6

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 2.5 · #D1CDCA

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 2.6 · #D3CFCD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.8 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.2 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.9 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CEC9CA

#C9CFCE

Analogous

#CFC9CD

#CEC9CA

#CFCBC9

Triadic

#CEC9CA

#CACFC9

#C9CACF

Split-Complementary

#CEC9CA

#C9CFCB

#C9CDCF

Tetradic

#CEC9CA

#CDCFC9

#C9CFCE

#CBC9CF

Monochromatic

#86797C

#AAA1A3

#CEC9CA

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#CEC9CA

#CFCEC9

#C9CFCE

#C9CACF

Compound

#CEC9CA

#CFCBC9

#C9CFCE

#C9CDCF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D4D5

#E2DFE0

#EEEDED

Darker

#A89EA0

#766A6C

#453E3F

Saturation

#CDCBCC

#CFC9CA

#E7B1BC

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC9CA

#CBCBCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC9CA

#CACACA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC9CA

#CEC9C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mercury Glass 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

#DAC3B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC9CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C8D7

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.

#99C2BA

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: #CEC9CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC9CA;

CSS Variable

--color-mercury-glass: #CEC9CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mercury-glass': '#CEC9CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC9CA] text-[#CEC9CA]

SCSS

$mercury-glass: #CEC9CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC9CA?

#CEC9CA is Mercury Glass, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CEC9CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mercury Glass?

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

What colors pair well with Mercury Glass?

Mercury Glass 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 Mercury Glass?

You can download Mercury Glass 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 Mercury Glass?

The hex code is #CEC9CA. In RGB it's 206, 201, 202, and in HSL it's 348°, 5%, 80%.

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