NEUTRALS

So Chic!

#CECDC5

RGB 206, 205, 197 · HSL 53°, 8%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 19

So Chic! is #CECDC5 in HEX — rgb(206, 205, 197), hsl(53°, 8%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 19%).

So Chic! pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 53°, 8%, 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#CECDC5
RGB206, 205, 197
HSL53°, 8%, 79%
HSV53°, 4%, 81%
CMYK0, 0, 4, 19
Decimal13553093
CSS RGBrgb(206, 205, 197)
CSS HSLhsl(53, 8%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Lattice SW7654

ΔE 0.5 · #CECEC6

Benjamin Moore

Nimbus 1465

ΔE 0.8 · #D0CDC5

Behr

Doeskin Gray N200-2

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCEC5

PPG

Cool Slate 1002-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D0CCC5

Dulux

Wombat Forest SN3H9

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCFC5

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 1.3 · #CBCDC4

Kilz

Antique Sterling TB-33

ΔE 1.5 · #CBC9C2

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #C9C9C3

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.9 · #D1CBC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 2 · #D4D1C7

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 2.2 · #CBCBC7

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.1 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.1 · #C9CABD

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D2C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.4 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CECDC5
#C5C6CE

Analogous

#CEC8C5
#CECDC5
#CACEC5

Triadic

#CECDC5
#C5CECD
#CDC5CE

Split-Complementary

#CECDC5
#C5CACE
#C8C5CE

Tetradic

#CECDC5
#C5CEC8
#C5C6CE
#CEC5CA

Monochromatic

#878573
#ABA99C
#CECDC5
#F1F1EE
#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#CECDC5
#C6CEC5
#C5C6CE
#CDC5CE

Compound

#CECDC5
#CACEC5
#C5C6CE
#C8C5CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D7D1
#E1E1DD
#EDEDEB

Darker

#A9A799
#797665
#46453B

Saturation

#CBCAC8
#CECDC5
#E6E0AD

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)

Aa

vs White

1.60:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECDC5
#CFCDC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECDC5
#CDCDC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECDC5
#CFCCCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

So Chic! 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

#DAC6AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECDC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CBD3

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.

#969BC0

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

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: #CECDC5;
CSS — background 
background-color: #CECDC5;
CSS Variable 
--color-so-chic!: #CECDC5;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'so-chic!': '#CECDC5' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#CECDC5] text-[#CECDC5]
SCSS 
$so-chic!: #CECDC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECDC5?

#CECDC5 is So Chic!, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CECDC5 warm or cool?

So Chic! reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with So Chic!?

So Chic! works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with So Chic!?

So Chic! 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 So Chic!?

You can download So Chic! 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 So Chic!?

The hex code is #CECDC5. In RGB it's 206, 205, 197, and in HSL it's 53°, 8%, 79%.

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