NEUTRALS

Veiled Spotlight

#CFD5D7

RGB 207, 213, 215 · HSL 195°, 9%, 83% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 16

Veiled Spotlight is #CFD5D7 in HEX — rgb(207, 213, 215), hsl(195°, 9%, 83%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 16%).

Veiled Spotlight pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 195°, 9%, 83%. 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#CFD5D7

RGB207, 213, 215

HSL195°, 9%, 83%

HSV195°, 4%, 84%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 16

Decimal13620695

CSS RGBrgb(207, 213, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 9%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Spotlight DE6324

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lavender CSP-515

ΔE 0.7 · #D0D5D8

Dulux

Paramount Design SN4E2

ΔE 0.9 · #D2D6D8

Valspar

Pelican 4007-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D6D6

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D4D8

PPG

Tinsel 1012-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D2D9DB

Sherwin-Williams

Misty SW6232

ΔE 1.5 · #CDD2D2

Behr

Gray Shimmer MQ3-25

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D6D7

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 1.8 · #D3D4D6

Vista Paint

White Palace K-782

ΔE 2.2 · #D4D4D5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.3 · #D5DBDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Cotton 629

ΔE 2.6 · #C7D4D7

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C1CDCD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.3 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CFD5D7

#D8D2D0

Analogous

#D0D8D6

#CFD5D7

#D0D2D8

Triadic

#CFD5D7

#D8D0D6

#D6D8D0

Split-Complementary

#CFD5D7

#D8D0D2

#D8D6D0

Tetradic

#CFD5D7

#D6D0D8

#D8D2D0

#D2D8D0

Monochromatic

#7C8D92

#A6B1B5

#CFD5D7

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#CFD5D7

#D2D0D8

#D8D2D0

#D6D8D0

Compound

#CFD5D7

#D0D2D8

#D8D2D0

#D8D6D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9DEDF

#E3E6E7

#EFF0F1

Darker

#A1ADB1

#697A80

#3D474B

Saturation

#D2D4D5

#D0D6D8

#BCDFEB

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD5D7

#D2D3D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD5D7

#D4D4D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD5D7

#CFD5D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Veiled Spotlight 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

#DBCCBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD5D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8D1E1

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.

#C7ABA1

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: #CFD5D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD5D7;

CSS Variable

--color-veiled-spotlight: #CFD5D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'veiled-spotlight': '#CFD5D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD5D7] text-[#CFD5D7]

SCSS

$veiled-spotlight: #CFD5D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD5D7?

#CFD5D7 is Veiled Spotlight, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFD5D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Veiled Spotlight?

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

What colors pair well with Veiled Spotlight?

Veiled Spotlight 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 Veiled Spotlight?

You can download Veiled Spotlight 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 Veiled Spotlight?

The hex code is #CFD5D7. In RGB it's 207, 213, 215, and in HSL it's 195°, 9%, 83%.

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