NEUTRALS

Pastel Grey

#CFCFC4

RGB 207, 207, 196 · HSL 60°, 10%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 19

Pastel Grey is #CFCFC4 in HEX — rgb(207, 207, 196), hsl(60°, 10%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 19%).

Pastel Grey pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 10%, 79%. 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#CFCFC4

RGB207, 207, 196

HSL60°, 10%, 79%

HSV60°, 5%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 19

Decimal13619140

CSS RGBrgb(207, 207, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 10%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wombat Forest SN3H9

ΔE 0.5 · #CFCFC5

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 0.7 · #D1D1C6

Benjamin Moore

Vapor 1556

ΔE 0.7 · #D0D1C6

Behr

Cappuccino Froth N210-2

ΔE 0.8 · #D1D0C4

Sherwin-Williams

Conservative Gray SW6183

ΔE 0.8 · #D1D0C6

Valspar

Bay Sands 5008-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #D0CEC1

PPG

Frivolous Folly 1128-2

ΔE 1.4 · #CFD2C7

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCDC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D1C7

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 1.7 · #CFCEC0

Vista Paint

Power Lunch C-571

ΔE 1.7 · #D5D2C7

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.1 · #C9CBBE

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.2 · #C9CABD

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D2C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.8 · #D0D0D0

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CFCFC4

#C4C4CF

Analogous

#CFC9C4

#CFCFC4

#C9CFC4

Triadic

#CFCFC4

#C4CFCF

#CFC4CF

Split-Complementary

#CFCFC4

#C4C9CF

#C9C4CF

Tetradic

#CFCFC4

#C4CFC9

#C4C4CF

#CFC4C9

Monochromatic

#898970

#ACAC9A

#CFCFC4

#F1F1EE

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#CFCFC4

#C4CFC4

#C4C4CF

#CFC4CF

Compound

#CFCFC4

#C9CFC4

#C4C4CF

#C9C4CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D8D0

#E2E2DC

#EEEEEB

Darker

#ABAB97

#7B7B63

#484839

Saturation

#CBCBC8

#CFCFC4

#E7E7AC

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

13.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFCFC4

#D1CEC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFCFC4

#CFCFC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFCFC4

#D0CDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pastel Grey 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

#DBC8AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFCFC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8CDD2

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.

#9696C0

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: #CFCFC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFCFC4;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-grey: #CFCFC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-grey': '#CFCFC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFCFC4] text-[#CFCFC4]

SCSS

$pastel-grey: #CFCFC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFCFC4?

#CFCFC4 is Pastel Grey, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFCFC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Pastel Grey?

Pastel Grey 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 Pastel Grey?

You can download Pastel Grey 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 Pastel Grey?

The hex code is #CFCFC4. In RGB it's 207, 207, 196, and in HSL it's 60°, 10%, 79%.

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