NEUTRALS

Nelson

#CFD7D1

RGB 207, 215, 209 · HSL 135°, 9%, 83% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 16

Nelson is #CFD7D1 in HEX — rgb(207, 215, 209), hsl(135°, 9%, 83%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 16%).

Nelson pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 135°, 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#CFD7D1

RGB207, 215, 209

HSL135°, 9%, 83%

HSV135°, 4%, 84%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 16

Decimal13621201

CSS RGBrgb(207, 215, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 9%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nelson CW-635

Exact match

Valspar

Winter in Paris 5002-1A

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 0.5 · #CFD8D2

Behr

Wind Fresh White HDC-CT-23

ΔE 0.9 · #D1D9D2

Dunn-Edwards

Sculptural Silver DE6296

ΔE 1.2 · #D1DAD5

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Breeze 461

ΔE 1.4 · #CCD5CD

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.9 · #D4D8D4

PPG

Morning Fog 1144-1

ΔE 1.9 · #D0DBD7

Vista Paint

Calm Breeze C-460

ΔE 2 · #CCD4CB

Dulux

Silver Grass Half S23A1H

ΔE 2.1 · #D4DAD1

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 2.2 · #CDD2CA

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 3 · #CCD0CD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.6 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 3.6 · #C5D7D2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.5 · #CDCECD

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

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

#CFD7D1

#D8D0D6

Analogous

#D2D8D0

#CFD7D1

#D0D8D6

Triadic

#CFD7D1

#D2D0D8

#D8D2D0

Split-Complementary

#CFD7D1

#D6D0D8

#D8D0D2

Tetradic

#CFD7D1

#D0D2D8

#D8D0D6

#D8D6D0

Monochromatic

#7C9282

#A6B5AA

#CFD7D1

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#CFD7D1

#D0D6D8

#D8D0D6

#D8D2D0

Compound

#CFD7D1

#D0D8D6

#D8D0D6

#D8D0D2

Variations

Lighter

#D9DFDB

#E3E7E4

#EFF1EF

Darker

#A1B1A5

#69806F

#3D4B40

Saturation

#D2D5D3

#D0D8D2

#BCEBC8

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD7D1

#D5D4D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD7D1

#D6D6D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD7D1

#D0D6D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nelson 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

#DBCEB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD7D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8D3DC

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.

#C7A1BD

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: #CFD7D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD7D1;

CSS Variable

--color-nelson: #CFD7D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nelson': '#CFD7D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD7D1] text-[#CFD7D1]

SCSS

$nelson: #CFD7D1;

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#CFD5CD · ΔE 1.4

Cool Breeze

#CBD3CC · ΔE 1.6

Wickham Gray

#D4D8D2 · ΔE 1.6

Alaskan Husky

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Silvery Moon

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#D5DBD2 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD7D1?

#CFD7D1 is Nelson, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFD7D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nelson?

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

What colors pair well with Nelson?

Nelson 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 Nelson?

You can download Nelson 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 Nelson?

The hex code is #CFD7D1. In RGB it's 207, 215, 209, and in HSL it's 135°, 9%, 83%.

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