NEUTRALS

Lyttelton Half

#CECFCA

RGB 206, 207, 202 · HSL 72°, 5%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 19

Lyttelton Half is #CECFCA in HEX — rgb(206, 207, 202), hsl(72°, 5%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 19%).

Lyttelton Half pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 72°, 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#CECFCA

RGB206, 207, 202

HSL72°, 5%, 80%

HSV72°, 2%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 19

Decimal13553610

CSS RGBrgb(206, 207, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(72, 5%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lyttelton Half NZ9B2

Exact match

Behr

Road Runner 790A-3

ΔE 0.6 · #CCCEC9

Sherwin-Williams

Big Chill SW7648

ΔE 1.1 · #D0CEC9

Benjamin Moore

Perspective® CSP-5

ΔE 1.2 · #CCCECB

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.5 · #CCD0CD

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 1.5 · #D1CEC9

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D3CF

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCBC7

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 1.8 · #C8CDC9

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCBC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels 524

ΔE 2 · #CACECC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.1 · #CDCECD

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 2.3 · #CBCDC4

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.7 · #D0D0D0

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.9 · #CFD8D2

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.7 · #C9CABD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#CECFCA

#CAC9CF

Analogous

#CFCDC9

#CECFCA

#CBCFC9

Triadic

#CECFCA

#C9CECF

#CFC9CE

Split-Complementary

#CECFCA

#C9CBCF

#CDC9CF

Tetradic

#CECFCA

#C9CFCD

#CAC9CF

#CFC9CB

Monochromatic

#838679

#A8AAA1

#CECFCA

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#CECFCA

#C9CFCA

#CAC9CF

#CFC9CE

Compound

#CECFCA

#CBCFC9

#CAC9CF

#CDC9CF

Variations

Lighter

#D7D8D4

#E1E2DF

#EEEEED

Darker

#A6A89E

#74766A

#44453E

Saturation

#CCCDCB

#CECFC9

#DCE7B1

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECFCA

#CFCECB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECFCA

#CFCFCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECFCA

#CECECF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lyttelton Half 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

#DAC8B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECFCA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CDD7

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.

#A199C2

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: #CECFCA;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECFCA;

CSS Variable

--color-lyttelton-half: #CECFCA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lyttelton-half': '#CECFCA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECFCA] text-[#CECFCA]

SCSS

$lyttelton-half: #CECFCA;

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#CED2CE · ΔE 1.5

Stonington Gray

#CACBC5 · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECFCA?

#CECFCA is Lyttelton Half, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CECFCA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lyttelton Half?

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

What colors pair well with Lyttelton Half?

Lyttelton Half 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 Lyttelton Half?

You can download Lyttelton Half 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 Lyttelton Half?

The hex code is #CECFCA. In RGB it's 206, 207, 202, and in HSL it's 72°, 5%, 80%.

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