NEUTRALS

Limestone Path

#CFD9D4

RGB 207, 217, 212 · HSL 150°, 12%, 83% · CMYK 5, 0, 2, 15

Limestone Path is #CFD9D4 in HEX — rgb(207, 217, 212), hsl(150°, 12%, 83%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 2%, 15%).

Limestone Path pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 150°, 12%, 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#CFD9D4

RGB207, 217, 212

HSL150°, 12%, 83%

HSV150°, 5%, 85%

CMYK5, 0, 2, 15

Decimal13621716

CSS RGBrgb(207, 217, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 12%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sculptural Silver DE6296

ΔE 0.6 · #D1DAD5

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 0.7 · #CFD8D2

PPG

Morning Fog 1144-1

ΔE 0.9 · #D0DBD7

Valspar

Winter in Paris 5002-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #CFD7D1

Benjamin Moore

Nelson CW-635

ΔE 1.1 · #CFD7D1

Behr

Wind Fresh White HDC-CT-23

ΔE 1.3 · #D1D9D2

Dulux

White Box Half S26A1H

ΔE 1.9 · #CEDCD5

Vista Paint

Powdered Pool C-481

ΔE 2.1 · #C8D5CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Breeze 461

ΔE 2.2 · #CCD5CD

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 2.2 · #D4D8D4

Sherwin-Williams

Window Pane SW6210

ΔE 2.6 · #D7DFD8

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 3.1 · #C5D7D2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.2 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.3 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CFD9D4

#D9CED4

Analogous

#CED9CE

#CFD9D4

#CED9D9

Triadic

#CFD9D4

#D4CED9

#D9D4CE

Split-Complementary

#CFD9D4

#D9CED9

#D9CECE

Tetradic

#CFD9D4

#CECED9

#D9CED4

#D9D9CE

Monochromatic

#799687

#A4B7AD

#CFD9D4

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#CFD9D4

#CED4D9

#D9CED4

#D9D4CE

Compound

#CFD9D4

#CED9D9

#D9CED4

#D9CECE

Variations

Lighter

#D8E0DC

#E2E8E5

#EFF1F0

Darker

#9FB4A9

#658474

#3A4D44

Saturation

#D2D5D4

#CED9D4

#BBECD4

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD9D4

#D6D5D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD9D4

#D7D7D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD9D4

#D0D8D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Limestone Path 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

#DBCFBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD9D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8D4DE

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.

#C7A1B4

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: #CFD9D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD9D4;

CSS Variable

--color-limestone-path: #CFD9D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limestone-path': '#CFD9D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD9D4] text-[#CFD9D4]

SCSS

$limestone-path: #CFD9D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD9D4?

#CFD9D4 is Limestone Path, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CFD9D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limestone Path?

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

What colors pair well with Limestone Path?

Limestone Path 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 Limestone Path?

You can download Limestone Path 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 Limestone Path?

The hex code is #CFD9D4. In RGB it's 207, 217, 212, and in HSL it's 150°, 12%, 83%.

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