NEUTRALS

Neutral

#CFC9CB

RGB 207, 201, 203 · HSL 340°, 6%, 80% · CMYK 0, 3, 2, 19

Neutral is #CFC9CB in HEX — rgb(207, 201, 203), hsl(340°, 6%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 19%).

Neutral pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 340°, 6%, 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#CFC9CB

RGB207, 201, 203

HSL340°, 6%, 80%

HSV340°, 3%, 81%

CMYK0, 3, 2, 19

Decimal13617611

CSS RGBrgb(207, 201, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 6%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

ΔE 0.6 · #CEC9CC

Dulux

Registra Half S48A1H

ΔE 0.7 · #D0CACD

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 1 · #D2CBCC

Behr

Rock Crystal MQ3-28

ΔE 1.1 · #CCC8C9

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 1.5 · #D4CBCC

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 1.9 · #D3C8C9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.2 · #CEC4C5

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C6C6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.3 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 2.6 · #CACBCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 2.7 · #CECDD2

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 3 · #D1CDCA

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.9 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.8 · #DDCBCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CFC9CB

#C9CFCD

Analogous

#CFC9CE

#CFC9CB

#CFCAC9

Triadic

#CFC9CB

#CBCFC9

#C9CBCF

Split-Complementary

#CFC9CB

#C9CFCA

#C9CECF

Tetradic

#CFC9CB

#CECFC9

#C9CFCD

#CAC9CF

Monochromatic

#87787D

#ABA0A4

#CFC9CB

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#CFC9CB

#CFCDC9

#C9CFCD

#C9CBCF

Compound

#CFC9CB

#CFCAC9

#C9CFCD

#C9CECF

Variations

Lighter

#D9D4D5

#E2DFE0

#EEECED

Darker

#A99DA1

#78696E

#463D40

Saturation

#CDCBCC

#CFC9CB

#E7B1C3

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC9CB

#CBCBCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC9CB

#CACACB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC9CB

#CFC9C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Neutral 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

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How it looks under different light

#DBC3B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC9CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C8D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#99C2B4

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: #CFC9CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC9CB;

CSS Variable

--color-neutral: #CFC9CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neutral': '#CFC9CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC9CB] text-[#CFC9CB]

SCSS

$neutral: #CFC9CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC9CB?

#CFC9CB is Neutral, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFC9CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neutral?

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

What colors pair well with Neutral?

Neutral 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 Neutral?

You can download Neutral 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 Neutral?

The hex code is #CFC9CB. In RGB it's 207, 201, 203, and in HSL it's 340°, 6%, 80%.

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