NEUTRALS

Frivolous Folly

#CFD2C7

RGB 207, 210, 199 · HSL 76°, 11%, 80% · CMYK 1, 0, 5, 18

Frivolous Folly is #CFD2C7 in HEX — rgb(207, 210, 199), hsl(76°, 11%, 80%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 5%, 18%).

Frivolous Folly pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 76°, 11%, 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#CFD2C7

RGB207, 210, 199

HSL76°, 11%, 80%

HSV76°, 5%, 82%

CMYK1, 0, 5, 18

Decimal13619911

CSS RGBrgb(207, 210, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(76, 11%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Frivolous Folly 1128-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pale Loden C-439

ΔE 0.6 · #CED2C8

Benjamin Moore

Night 1569

ΔE 0.7 · #D0D4C9

Sherwin-Williams

Filmy Green SW6190

ΔE 0.8 · #D1D3C7

Valspar

Sage Morsel 5005-1C

ΔE 0.9 · #CDD2C6

Dunn-Edwards

Particular Mint DE6269

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D2C5

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 1.1 · #D1D1C6

Dulux

Wombat Forest SN3H9

ΔE 1.5 · #CFCFC5

Behr

Natural Spring QE-33

ΔE 1.5 · #D3D4C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Loden 440

ΔE 1.9 · #CCD2CA

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.5 · #CFCEC0

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 2.6 · #D3D9CD

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CDBF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.7 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.9 · #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

#CFD2C7

#C9C6D2

Analogous

#D2CFC6

#CFD2C7

#C9D2C6

Triadic

#CFD2C7

#C6CFD2

#D2C6CF

Split-Complementary

#CFD2C7

#C6C9D2

#CFC6D2

Tetradic

#CFD2C7

#C6D2CF

#C9C6D2

#D2C6C9

Monochromatic

#868E71

#AAB09C

#CFD2C7

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#CFD2C7

#C6D2C9

#C9C6D2

#D2C6CF

Compound

#CFD2C7

#C9D2C6

#C9C6D2

#CFC6D2

Variations

Lighter

#D8DBD2

#E2E3DE

#EEEFEC

Darker

#A8AE99

#777E63

#454A39

Saturation

#CDCECA

#CFD2C6

#D9E8B0

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD2C7

#D2D0C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD2C7

#D1D1C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD2C7

#D0D0D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Frivolous Folly 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

#DBCAB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD2C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8CFD5

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.

#A499C2

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: #CFD2C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD2C7;

CSS Variable

--color-frivolous-folly: #CFD2C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frivolous-folly': '#CFD2C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD2C7] text-[#CFD2C7]

SCSS

$frivolous-folly: #CFD2C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD2C7?

#CFD2C7 is Frivolous Folly, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFD2C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frivolous Folly?

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

What colors pair well with Frivolous Folly?

Frivolous Folly 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 Frivolous Folly?

You can download Frivolous Folly 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 Frivolous Folly?

The hex code is #CFD2C7. In RGB it's 207, 210, 199, and in HSL it's 76°, 11%, 80%.

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