NEUTRALS

Sensitive Tint

#CEC9CC

RGB 206, 201, 204 · HSL 324°, 5%, 80% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 19

Sensitive Tint is #CEC9CC in HEX — rgb(206, 201, 204), hsl(324°, 5%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 19%).

Sensitive Tint pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 324°, 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#CEC9CC

RGB206, 201, 204

HSL324°, 5%, 80%

HSV324°, 2%, 81%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 19

Decimal13552076

CSS RGBrgb(206, 201, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 5%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

Exact match

Dulux

Registra Half S48A1H

ΔE 0.6 · #D0CACD

Behr

Rock Crystal MQ3-28

ΔE 1.2 · #CCC8C9

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 1.5 · #D2CBCC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 1.7 · #CCC8CE

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 1.8 · #CBC5C6

Vista Paint

Calamities C-1314

ΔE 2 · #CDCCD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 2.1 · #CECDD2

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 2.5 · #CACBCC

Benjamin Moore

New 1444

ΔE 2.6 · #D7CFD2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC4C5

PPG

Jam Session 1172-3

ΔE 3.1 · #D4CFD6

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.3 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.3 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.6 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CEC9CC

#C9CFCB

Analogous

#CEC9CF

#CEC9CC

#CFC9CA

Triadic

#CEC9CC

#CDCFC9

#C9CDCF

Split-Complementary

#CEC9CC

#CACFC9

#C9CFCE

Tetradic

#CEC9CC

#CFCEC9

#C9CFCB

#C9CACF

Monochromatic

#867981

#AAA1A7

#CEC9CC

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#CEC9CC

#CFCBC9

#C9CFCB

#C9CDCF

Compound

#CEC9CC

#CFC9CA

#C9CFCB

#C9CFCE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D4D7

#E2DFE1

#EEEDED

Darker

#A89EA4

#766A71

#453E42

Saturation

#CDCBCC

#CFC9CD

#E7B1D1

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC9CC

#CBCBCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC9CC

#CACACC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC9CC

#CECAC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sensitive Tint 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

#DAC3B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC9CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C8D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#99C2A9

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: #CEC9CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC9CC;

CSS Variable

--color-sensitive-tint: #CEC9CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sensitive-tint': '#CEC9CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC9CC] text-[#CEC9CC]

SCSS

$sensitive-tint: #CEC9CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC9CC?

#CEC9CC is Sensitive Tint, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CEC9CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sensitive Tint?

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

What colors pair well with Sensitive Tint?

Sensitive Tint 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 Sensitive Tint?

You can download Sensitive Tint 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 Sensitive Tint?

The hex code is #CEC9CC. In RGB it's 206, 201, 204, and in HSL it's 324°, 5%, 80%.

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