NEUTRALS

Cement

#CECDCB

RGB 206, 205, 203 · HSL 40°, 3%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 19

Cement is #CECDCB in HEX — rgb(206, 205, 203), hsl(40°, 3%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 19%).

Cement pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 40°, 3%, 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#CECDCB

RGB206, 205, 203

HSL40°, 3%, 80%

HSV40°, 1%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 19

Decimal13553099

CSS RGBrgb(206, 205, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 3%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cement 2112-60

Exact match

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCBC8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCECD

Sherwin-Williams

Passive SW7064

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCCC9

PPG

Elusion 1005-2

ΔE 1.2 · #D2CFCC

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

ΔE 1.3 · #CCCBC7

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 1.4 · #CBCBC7

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 1.4 · #CED0CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.5 · #D0D0D0

Dulux

Snow Season SN4B3

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCECC

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.5 · #D3CFCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Elegance 517

ΔE 1.8 · #CFCFD0

Dunn-Edwards

Clouded Vision DE6380

ΔE 2 · #D1D0D1

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.5 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.3 · #D0D4D8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CECDCB

#CACBCE

Analogous

#CECBCA

#CECDCB

#CDCECA

Triadic

#CECDCB

#CACECD

#CDCACE

Split-Complementary

#CECDCB

#CACDCE

#CBCACE

Tetradic

#CECDCB

#CACECB

#CACBCE

#CECACD

Monochromatic

#83817C

#A8A7A3

#CECDCB

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#CECDCB

#CBCECA

#CACBCE

#CDCACE

Compound

#CECDCB

#CDCECA

#CACBCE

#CBCACE

Variations

Lighter

#D7D7D5

#E1E1E0

#EEEDED

Darker

#A6A4A0

#74716C

#44423F

Saturation

#CCCCCC

#CECDCA

#E6D5B2

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECDCB

#CECDCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECDCB

#CDCDCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECDCB

#CECDCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cement 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

#DAC6B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECDCB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CBD8

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.

#99A7C2

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: #CECDCB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECDCB;

CSS Variable

--color-cement: #CECDCB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cement': '#CECDCB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECDCB] text-[#CECDCB]

SCSS

$cement: #CECDCB;

Similar Colors

Cement Gray

#CDCCCA · ΔE 0.4

Metro Gray

#CACAC8 · ΔE 1.2

Perspective®

#CBCDCA · ΔE 1.2

Angelica

#D4CECB · ΔE 2.0

Violet Pearl

#D3CFD0 · ΔE 2.2

Whitestone

#C9CECE · ΔE 2.4

Pebble Beach

#C8CDCD · ΔE 2.4

Stonington Gray

#CACBC5 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECDCB?

#CECDCB is Cement, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CECDCB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cement?

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

What colors pair well with Cement?

Cement 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 Cement?

You can download Cement 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 Cement?

The hex code is #CECDCB. In RGB it's 206, 205, 203, and in HSL it's 40°, 3%, 80%.

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