NEUTRALS

Mud Berry

#D0C8C4

RGB 208, 200, 196 · HSL 20°, 11%, 79% · CMYK 0, 4, 6, 18

Mud Berry is #D0C8C4 in HEX — rgb(208, 200, 196), hsl(20°, 11%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 6%, 18%).

Mud Berry pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 20°, 11%, 79%. 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#D0C8C4

RGB208, 200, 196

HSL20°, 11%, 79%

HSV20°, 6%, 82%

CMYK0, 4, 6, 18

Decimal13682884

CSS RGBrgb(208, 200, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 11%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mud Berry S08A1

Exact match

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #D0CAC7

Sherwin-Williams

Grayish SW6001

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCAC7

Behr

French Castle 770A-3

ΔE 1.4 · #CCC7C2

Vista Paint

Orchid Shadow C-550

ΔE 1.4 · #CBC5C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 1.5 · #CBC5C2

Benjamin Moore

Portland 2109-60

ΔE 1.8 · #D4CDC8

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 1.9 · #D0C6BF

PPG

My Alibi 1018-2

ΔE 2 · #D4CBC4

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 2.1 · #CAC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.4 · #D6C8C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.3 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.9 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 5.2 · #DECDC3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0C8C4

#C4CBCF

Analogous

#CFC4C6

#D0C8C4

#CFCDC4

Triadic

#D0C8C4

#C4CFC7

#C7C4CF

Split-Complementary

#D0C8C4

#C4CFCD

#C4C6CF

Tetradic

#D0C8C4

#C6CFC4

#C4CBCF

#CDC4CF

Monochromatic

#8B786F

#ADA099

#D0C8C4

#F1EFEE

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#D0C8C4

#CBCFC4

#C4CBCF

#C7C4CF

Compound

#D0C8C4

#CFCDC4

#C4CBCF

#C4C6CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9D3CF

#E2DEDC

#EEECEB

Darker

#AC9E96

#7C6A61

#493E38

Saturation

#CBC9C8

#CFC7C4

#E7C0AC

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C8C4

#CCCAC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C8C4

#C9C9C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C8C4

#D0C8C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mud Berry 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

#DBC3AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C8C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C8D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#96B2C0

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #D0C8C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C8C4;

CSS Variable

--color-mud-berry: #D0C8C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mud-berry': '#D0C8C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C8C4] text-[#D0C8C4]

SCSS

$mud-berry: #D0C8C4;

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#D3CCC7 · ΔE 1.5

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#CFCAC2 · ΔE 2.4

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#D0C5C5 · ΔE 2.5

Cement Gray

#CDCCCA · ΔE 3.0

Nimbus

#CFCCC4 · ΔE 3.0

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#CACAC8 · ΔE 3.1

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#C7C7C2 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C8C4?

#D0C8C4 is Mud Berry, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0C8C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mud Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Mud Berry?

Mud Berry 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 Mud Berry?

You can download Mud Berry 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 Mud Berry?

The hex code is #D0C8C4. In RGB it's 208, 200, 196, and in HSL it's 20°, 11%, 79%.

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