NEUTRALS

Pale Loden

#CED2C8

RGB 206, 210, 200 · HSL 84°, 10%, 80% · CMYK 2, 0, 5, 18

Pale Loden is #CED2C8 in HEX — rgb(206, 210, 200), hsl(84°, 10%, 80%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 18%).

Pale Loden pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 84°, 10%, 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#CED2C8

RGB206, 210, 200

HSL84°, 10%, 80%

HSV84°, 5%, 82%

CMYK2, 0, 5, 18

Decimal13554376

CSS RGBrgb(206, 210, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 10%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Loden C-439

Exact match

PPG

Bay Of Fundy 10-07

ΔE 0.6 · #CDD2C9

Benjamin Moore

Night 1569

ΔE 0.9 · #D0D4C9

Valspar

Sparkling Sage 5005-3B

ΔE 1 · #CBD0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 1.1 · #CDD2CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Loden 440

ΔE 1.3 · #CCD2CA

Behr

Shy Green MQ3-48

ΔE 1.4 · #C9CFC5

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 1.6 · #D1D1C6

Dulux

Wombat Forest SN3H9

ΔE 1.7 · #CFCFC5

Dunn-Edwards

Particular Mint DE6269

ΔE 1.7 · #D0D2C5

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 2.6 · #D3D9CD

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.9 · #C9CDBF

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 3 · #CFCEC0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#CED2C8

#CBC7D1

Analogous

#D1D0C7

#CED2C8

#C8D1C7

Triadic

#CED2C8

#C7CDD1

#D1C7CD

Split-Complementary

#CED2C8

#C7C8D1

#D0C7D1

Tetradic

#CED2C8

#C7D1D0

#CBC7D1

#D1C7C8

Monochromatic

#828C73

#A8AF9D

#CED2C8

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#CED2C8

#C7D1CB

#CBC7D1

#D1C7CD

Compound

#CED2C8

#C8D1C7

#CBC7D1

#D0C7D1

Variations

Lighter

#D7DAD2

#E1E3DE

#EDEEEC

Darker

#A5AD9A

#737D64

#43493A

Saturation

#CCCECA

#CDD1C7

#D2E8B0

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CED2C8

#D2D0C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CED2C8

#D1D1C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CED2C8

#CFD0D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pale Loden 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

#DACAB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CED2C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CFD5

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.

#A999C2

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: #CED2C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #CED2C8;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-loden: #CED2C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-loden': '#CED2C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CED2C8] text-[#CED2C8]

SCSS

$pale-loden: #CED2C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CED2C8?

#CED2C8 is Pale Loden, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CED2C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Loden?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Loden?

Pale Loden 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 Pale Loden?

You can download Pale Loden 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 Pale Loden?

The hex code is #CED2C8. In RGB it's 206, 210, 200, and in HSL it's 84°, 10%, 80%.

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