NEUTRALS

Salt Glaze

#CFD4CE

RGB 207, 212, 206 · HSL 110°, 7%, 82% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 17

Salt Glaze is #CFD4CE in HEX — rgb(207, 212, 206), hsl(110°, 7%, 82%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 17%).

Salt Glaze pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 110°, 7%, 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#CFD4CE

RGB207, 212, 206

HSL110°, 7%, 82%

HSV110°, 3%, 83%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 17

Decimal13620430

CSS RGBrgb(207, 212, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(110, 7%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ground Fog BNC-05

ΔE 0.9 · #D0D6D1

Benjamin Moore

Cliffside HC-180

ΔE 1.1 · #CDD1CB

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 1.3 · #CDD2CA

Valspar

Winter in Paris 5002-1A

ΔE 1.4 · #CFD7D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Loden 440

ΔE 1.4 · #CCD2CA

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D3CF

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 1.8 · #CFD8D2

Vista Paint

Metropolis Mood C-529

ΔE 1.9 · #D4D4CF

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.9 · #D4D8D4

Dulux

Silver Tea Set SG6H1

ΔE 2 · #D5D5D0

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.1 · #CCD0CD

Dunn-Edwards

Sculptural Silver DE6296

ΔE 2.4 · #D1DAD5

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.7 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 4.6 · #C5D7D2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#CFD4CE

#D3CED4

Analogous

#D2D4CE

#CFD4CE

#CED4D0

Triadic

#CFD4CE

#CECFD4

#D4CECF

Split-Complementary

#CFD4CE

#D0CED4

#D4CED2

Tetradic

#CFD4CE

#CED2D4

#D3CED4

#D4D0CE

Monochromatic

#7F8D7C

#A7B1A5

#CFD4CE

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#CFD4CE

#CED4D3

#D3CED4

#D4CECF

Compound

#CFD4CE

#CED4D0

#D3CED4

#D4CED2

Variations

Lighter

#D9DDD8

#E2E5E2

#EEF0EE

Darker

#A3AEA1

#6D7C6A

#3F483E

Saturation

#D0D2D0

#CFD4CE

#C1EAB9

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD4CE

#D3D2CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD4CE

#D3D3CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD4CE

#D0D3D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Salt Glaze 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

#DBCCB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD4CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8D1DA

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.

#BF9EC5

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: #CFD4CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD4CE;

CSS Variable

--color-salt-glaze: #CFD4CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salt-glaze': '#CFD4CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD4CE] text-[#CFD4CE]

SCSS

$salt-glaze: #CFD4CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD4CE?

#CFD4CE is Salt Glaze, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFD4CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salt Glaze?

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

What colors pair well with Salt Glaze?

Salt Glaze 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 Salt Glaze?

You can download Salt Glaze 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 Salt Glaze?

The hex code is #CFD4CE. In RGB it's 207, 212, 206, and in HSL it's 110°, 7%, 82%.

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