NEUTRALS

Vapor Trails

#CFD0C5

RGB 207, 208, 197 · HSL 65°, 10%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 18

Vapor Trails is #CFD0C5 in HEX — rgb(207, 208, 197), hsl(65°, 10%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 18%).

Vapor Trails pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 65°, 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#CFD0C5

RGB207, 208, 197

HSL65°, 10%, 79%

HSV65°, 5%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 18

Decimal13619397

CSS RGBrgb(207, 208, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 10%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Vapor1556

ΔE 0.4 · #D0D1C6

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Kilz

LanolinRJ240

ΔE 0.6 · #D1D1C6

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Dulux

Wombat ForestSN3H9

ΔE 0.7 · #CFCFC5

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Sherwin-Williams

Conservative GraySW6183

ΔE 0.9 · #D1D0C6

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Behr

Cappuccino FrothN210-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D1D0C4

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PPG

Frivolous Folly1128-2

ΔE 0.9 · #CFD2C7

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Dunn-Edwards

Particular MintDE6269

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D2C5

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Vista Paint

Pale LodenC-439

ΔE 1.3 · #CED2C8

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Valspar

Sparkling Sage5005-3B

ΔE 1.5 · #CBD0C5

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Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch572

ΔE 1.7 · #D4D1C7

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Farrow & Ball

Cromarty285

ΔE 1.9 · #CFCEC0

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Dutch Boy

FloritoDCP-0371

ΔE 2.2 · #C9CBBE

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Colorhouse

Leaf .03Leaf-03

ΔE 2.4 · #C9CDBF

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IKEA

IKEA167167

ΔE 2.7 · #D7D2C5

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 5.3 · #CDCECD

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RAL

Telegrey 47047

ΔE 5.8 · #D0D0D0

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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

#CFD0C5

#C5C4CF

Analogous

#CFCAC4

#CFD0C5

#C9CFC4

Triadic

#CFD0C5

#C4CECF

#CFC4CE

Split-Complementary

#CFD0C5

#C4C9CF

#CAC4CF

Tetradic

#CFD0C5

#C4CFCA

#C5C4CF

#CFC4C9

Monochromatic

#878970

#ABAC9A

#CFD0C5

#F1F1EE

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#CFD0C5

#C4CFC5

#C5C4CF

#CFC4CE

Compound

#CFD0C5

#C9CFC4

#C5C4CF

#CAC4CF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Vapor Trails run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1F1EE

Tint #E8E9E4

Tint #DFE0D9

Tint #D7D7CF

Base #CFD0C5

Shade #A7A895

Shade #7E8068

Shade #4F5142

Shade #21221C

Variations

Lighter

#D8D8D0

#E1E2DC

#EDEEEB

Darker

#A9AB97

#797B63

#474839

Saturation

#CBCBC8

#CECFC4

#E2E7AC

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD0C5

#D1CFC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD0C5

#D0D0C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD0C5

#D0CECF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vapor Trails 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

#DBC9AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD0C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8CED3

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.

#9A96C0

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: #CFD0C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD0C5;

CSS Variable

--color-vapor-trails: #CFD0C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vapor-trails': '#CFD0C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD0C5] text-[#CFD0C5]

SCSS

$vapor-trails: #CFD0C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD0C5?

#CFD0C5 is Vapor Trails, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFD0C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vapor Trails?

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

What colors pair well with Vapor Trails?

Vapor Trails 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 Vapor Trails?

You can download Vapor Trails 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 Vapor Trails?

The hex code is #CFD0C5. In RGB it's 207, 208, 197, and in HSL it's 65°, 10%, 79%.

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