NEUTRALS

Sterling

#CFD3CF

RGB 207, 211, 207 · HSL 120°, 4%, 82% · CMYK 2, 0, 2, 17

Sterling is #CFD3CF in HEX — rgb(207, 211, 207), hsl(120°, 4%, 82%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 2%, 17%).

Sterling pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 4%, 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#CFD3CF

RGB207, 211, 207

HSL120°, 4%, 82%

HSV120°, 2%, 83%

CMYK2, 0, 2, 17

Decimal13620175

CSS RGBrgb(207, 211, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 4%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sterling 1591

Exact match

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 0.7 · #D1D3CF

Behr

Curio MQ3-22

ΔE 0.7 · #D1D5D1

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D3D1

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.2 · #CCD0CD

Dulux

Manorburn Double NZ9A2

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D1CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D5D0

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 1.6 · #CED0CE

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.6 · #D3D5D3

Valspar

Morning Lake 7004-21

ΔE 1.6 · #D3D6D4

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 2.2 · #D3D3D2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.3 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.4 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.5 · #CFD8D2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.7 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.4 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#CFD3CF

#D3CFD3

Analogous

#D1D3CF

#CFD3CF

#CFD3D1

Triadic

#CFD3CF

#CFCFD3

#D3CFCF

Split-Complementary

#CFD3CF

#D1CFD3

#D3CFD1

Tetradic

#CFD3CF

#CFD1D3

#D3CFD3

#D3D1CF

Monochromatic

#808980

#A7AEA7

#CFD3CF

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#CFD3CF

#CFD3D3

#D3CFD3

#D3CFCF

Compound

#CFD3CF

#CFD3D1

#D3CFD3

#D3CFD1

Variations

Lighter

#D9DCD9

#E3E4E3

#EEEFEE

Darker

#A4ABA4

#6E786E

#404640

Saturation

#D1D2D1

#CFD3CF

#B9E9B9

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

13.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD3CF

#D2D1D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD3CF

#D2D2D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD3CF

#CFD2D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sterling 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

#DBCBB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD3CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8D0DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#C59EC5

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: #CFD3CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD3CF;

CSS Variable

--color-sterling: #CFD3CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sterling': '#CFD3CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD3CF] text-[#CFD3CF]

SCSS

$sterling: #CFD3CF;

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#CFD4D1 · ΔE 0.7

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#CCD0CA · ΔE 1.5

Alaskan Husky

#D4D7D2 · ΔE 1.6

Sleigh Bells

#CBCFC9 · ΔE 1.8

Whisper

#D5D5D0 · ΔE 1.8

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#D4D8D2 · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD3CF?

#CFD3CF is Sterling, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFD3CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sterling?

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

What colors pair well with Sterling?

Sterling 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 Sterling?

You can download Sterling 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 Sterling?

The hex code is #CFD3CF. In RGB it's 207, 211, 207, and in HSL it's 120°, 4%, 82%.

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