NEUTRALS

Swirling Smoke

#CECAC1

RGB 206, 202, 193 · HSL 42°, 12%, 78% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 19

Swirling Smoke is #CECAC1 in HEX — rgb(206, 202, 193), hsl(42°, 12%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 19%).

Swirling Smoke pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 42°, 12%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#CECAC1

RGB206, 202, 193

HSL42°, 12%, 78%

HSV42°, 6%, 81%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 19

Decimal13552321

CSS RGBrgb(206, 202, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 12%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Swirling Smoke 1007-2

Exact match

Dulux

Grey Pebble S14B1

ΔE 0.4 · #CFCAC1

Sherwin-Williams

Repose Gray SW7015

ΔE 0.6 · #CCC9C0

Benjamin Moore

Apparition 860

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC9BF

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.1 · #D1CBC3

Behr

Toasty Gray N320-2

ΔE 1.2 · #D2CCC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 1.3 · #CDC7BD

Kilz

Antique Sterling TB-33

ΔE 1.4 · #CBC9C2

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 1.6 · #D3CEC5

Vista Paint

Sheepskin C-565

ΔE 2 · #CDC6BB

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #D1CCBF

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.9 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.1 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 3.5 · #D7D2C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.4 · #D0D0D0

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CECAC1

#C0C4CE

Analogous

#CEC3C0

#CECAC1

#CBCEC0

Triadic

#CECAC1

#C0CECA

#CAC0CE

Split-Complementary

#CECAC1

#C0CBCE

#C3C0CE

Tetradic

#CECAC1

#C0CEC3

#C0C4CE

#CEC0CB

Monochromatic

#89806C

#ACA595

#CECAC1

#EFEEEB

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#CECAC1

#C4CEC0

#C0C4CE

#CAC0CE

Compound

#CECAC1

#CBCEC0

#C0C4CE

#C3C0CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D4CD

#E1DFDA

#EDECEA

Darker

#ABA493

#7C735F

#484337

Saturation

#C9C8C5

#CECAC0

#E6D3A7

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

12.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECAC1

#CDCBC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECAC1

#CBCBC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECAC1

#CFC9CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Swirling Smoke 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

#DAC4AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECAC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C9D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#94A0BF

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: #CECAC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECAC1;

CSS Variable

--color-swirling-smoke: #CECAC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swirling-smoke': '#CECAC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECAC1] text-[#CECAC1]

SCSS

$swirling-smoke: #CECAC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECAC1?

#CECAC1 is Swirling Smoke, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #CECAC1 warm or cool?

Swirling Smoke reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Swirling Smoke?

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

What colors pair well with Swirling Smoke?

Swirling Smoke 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 Swirling Smoke?

You can download Swirling Smoke 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 Swirling Smoke?

The hex code is #CECAC1. In RGB it's 206, 202, 193, and in HSL it's 42°, 12%, 78%.

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