NEUTRALS

Salt Glaze

#CED4D0

RGB 206, 212, 208 · HSL 140°, 7%, 82% · CMYK 3, 0, 2, 17

Salt Glaze is #CED4D0 in HEX — rgb(206, 212, 208), hsl(140°, 7%, 82%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 2%, 17%).

Salt Glaze pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 140°, 7%, 82%. 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#CED4D0

RGB206, 212, 208

HSL140°, 7%, 82%

HSV140°, 3%, 83%

CMYK3, 0, 2, 17

Decimal13554896

CSS RGBrgb(206, 212, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 7%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Salt Glaze PPU12-11

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sterling 1591

ΔE 0.7 · #CFD3CF

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 1.4 · #D1D3CF

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 1.5 · #D0D3D1

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 1.5 · #CAD2D0

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.5 · #CCD0CD

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.7 · #D4D8D4

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Season DE6310

ΔE 1.8 · #D1D8D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Foggy Mist 475

ΔE 1.8 · #C8D1CC

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 1.9 · #CFD8D2

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.9 · #D3D5D3

Dulux

Manorburn Double NZ9A2

ΔE 2 · #D0D1CE

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.5 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.2 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CED4D0

#D4CED2

Analogous

#CFD4CE

#CED4D0

#CED4D3

Triadic

#CED4D0

#D0CED4

#D4D0CE

Split-Complementary

#CED4D0

#D3CED4

#D4CECF

Tetradic

#CED4D0

#CECFD4

#D4CED2

#D4D3CE

Monochromatic

#7C8D82

#A5B1A9

#CED4D0

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#CED4D0

#CED2D4

#D4CED2

#D4D0CE

Compound

#CED4D0

#CED4D3

#D4CED2

#D4CECF

Variations

Lighter

#D8DDD9

#E2E5E3

#EEF0EF

Darker

#A1AEA5

#6A7C70

#3E4841

Saturation

#D0D2D1

#CED4D0

#B9EAC9

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CED4D0

#D2D2D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CED4D0

#D3D3D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CED4D0

#CFD3D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Salt Glaze 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

#DACCB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CED4D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7D1DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C59EB8

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #CED4D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CED4D0;

CSS Variable

--color-salt-glaze: #CED4D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salt-glaze': '#CED4D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CED4D0] text-[#CED4D0]

SCSS

$salt-glaze: #CED4D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CED4D0?

#CED4D0 is Salt Glaze, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CED4D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salt Glaze?

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

What colors pair well with Salt Glaze?

Salt Glaze 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 Salt Glaze?

You can download Salt Glaze 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 Salt Glaze?

The hex code is #CED4D0. In RGB it's 206, 212, 208, and in HSL it's 140°, 7%, 82%.

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