NEUTRALS

Old Sterling

#CFD5D1

RGB 207, 213, 209 · HSL 140°, 7%, 82% · CMYK 3, 0, 2, 16

Old Sterling is #CFD5D1 in HEX — rgb(207, 213, 209), hsl(140°, 7%, 82%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 2%, 16%).

Old Sterling pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 140°, 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#CFD5D1

RGB207, 213, 209

HSL140°, 7%, 82%

HSV140°, 3%, 84%

CMYK3, 0, 2, 16

Decimal13620689

CSS RGBrgb(207, 213, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 7%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Salt Glaze PPU12-11

ΔE 0.4 · #CED4D0

Benjamin Moore

Silvery 1604

ΔE 0.7 · #D0D5D2

Valspar

Winter in Paris 5002-1A

ΔE 1.4 · #CFD7D1

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.4 · #D4D8D4

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Season DE6310

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D8D6

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D3CF

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 1.6 · #D0D3D1

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 1.7 · #CFD8D2

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.8 · #CCD0CD

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.8 · #D3D5D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 1.9 · #D4D5D0

Dulux

Manorburn Double NZ9A2

ΔE 2.1 · #D0D1CE

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.8 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.3 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 4.3 · #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

#CFD5D1

#D4CED2

Analogous

#CFD4CE

#CFD5D1

#CED4D3

Triadic

#CFD5D1

#D0CED4

#D4D0CE

Split-Complementary

#CFD5D1

#D3CED4

#D4CECF

Tetradic

#CFD5D1

#CECFD4

#D4CED2

#D4D3CE

Monochromatic

#7C8D82

#A5B1A9

#CFD5D1

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#CFD5D1

#CED2D4

#D4CED2

#D4D0CE

Compound

#CFD5D1

#CED4D3

#D4CED2

#D4CECF

Variations

Lighter

#D8DDD9

#E2E5E3

#EEF0EF

Darker

#A1AEA5

#6A7C70

#3E4841

Saturation

#D0D2D1

#CED4D0

#B9EAC9

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD5D1

#D3D3D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD5D1

#D4D4D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD5D1

#D0D4D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Old 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

#DBCCB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD5D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8D1DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C59EB8

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: #CFD5D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD5D1;

CSS Variable

--color-old-sterling: #CFD5D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-sterling': '#CFD5D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD5D1] text-[#CFD5D1]

SCSS

$old-sterling: #CFD5D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD5D1?

#CFD5D1 is Old Sterling, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFD5D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Sterling?

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

What colors pair well with Old Sterling?

Old 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 Old Sterling?

You can download Old 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 Old Sterling?

The hex code is #CFD5D1. In RGB it's 207, 213, 209, and in HSL it's 140°, 7%, 82%.

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