NEUTRALS

On the Rocks

#D0CEC8

RGB 208, 206, 200 · HSL 45°, 8%, 80% · CMYK 0, 1, 4, 18

On the Rocks is #D0CEC8 in HEX — rgb(208, 206, 200), hsl(45°, 8%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 18%).

On the Rocks pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 8%, 80%. 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#D0CEC8

RGB208, 206, 200

HSL45°, 8%, 80%

HSV45°, 4%, 82%

CMYK0, 1, 4, 18

Decimal13684424

CSS RGBrgb(208, 206, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 8%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

On the Rocks SW7671

Exact match

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 0.7 · #D1CEC9

PPG

Cool Slate 1002-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D0CCC5

Dulux

Lyttelton Half NZ9B2

ΔE 1.2 · #CECFCA

Benjamin Moore

Nimbus 1465

ΔE 1.2 · #D0CDC5

Behr

Dolphin Fin 790C-3

ΔE 1.4 · #CCCAC4

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 1.7 · #CBCBC7

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 1.9 · #D3CEC5

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCBC8

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 2 · #D1CBC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 2.1 · #D6D2CE

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.9 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.9 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.3 · #D0D0D0

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.1 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CABD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0CEC8

#C8CAD0

Analogous

#D0CAC8

#D0CEC8

#CED0C8

Triadic

#D0CEC8

#C8D0CE

#CEC8D0

Split-Complementary

#D0CEC8

#C8CED0

#CAC8D0

Tetradic

#D0CEC8

#C8D0CA

#C8CAD0

#D0C8CE

Monochromatic

#8A8575

#ADA99F

#D0CEC8

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D0CEC8

#CAD0C8

#C8CAD0

#CEC8D0

Compound

#D0CEC8

#CED0C8

#C8CAD0

#CAC8D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D8D3

#E2E1DE

#EEEEEC

Darker

#ABA79B

#7A7566

#47443B

Saturation

#CDCDCB

#D0CEC8

#E8DAB0

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CEC8

#D0CEC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CEC8

#CECEC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CEC8

#D0CDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

On the Rocks 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

#DBC7B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CEC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CCD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#99A3C2

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: #D0CEC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CEC8;

CSS Variable

--color-on-the-rocks: #D0CEC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'on-the-rocks': '#D0CEC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CEC8] text-[#D0CEC8]

SCSS

$on-the-rocks: #D0CEC8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CEC8?

#D0CEC8 is On the Rocks, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0CEC8 warm or cool?

On the Rocks reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with On the Rocks?

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

What colors pair well with On the Rocks?

On the Rocks 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 On the Rocks?

You can download On the Rocks 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 On the Rocks?

The hex code is #D0CEC8. In RGB it's 208, 206, 200, and in HSL it's 45°, 8%, 80%.

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