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Telegrey 4

#D0D0D0

RGB 208, 208, 208 · HSL 0°, 0%, 82% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 18

Telegrey 4 is #D0D0D0 in HEX — rgb(208, 208, 208), hsl(0°, 0%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 18%).

Telegrey 4 pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 82%. 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#D0D0D0

RGB208, 208, 208

HSL0°, 0%, 82%

HSV0°, 0%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 18

Decimal13684944

CSS RGBrgb(208, 208, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Elegance 517

ΔE 0.6 · #CFCFD0

Dunn-Edwards

Clouded Vision DE6380

ΔE 0.7 · #D1D0D1

Vista Paint

Cool Elegance C-516

ΔE 0.7 · #D0CFD0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1 · #CDCECD

Valspar

Bay Waves 4008-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #CED1D0

Kilz

Brushed Metal TB-32

ΔE 1.3 · #CCCDCE

PPG

Elemental 1011-2

ΔE 1.4 · #D0D3D3

Benjamin Moore

Cement 2112-60

ΔE 1.5 · #CECDCB

Dulux

Celtic Sky SN4B4

ΔE 1.6 · #CBCECD

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.8 · #D3CFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Misty SW6232

ΔE 1.8 · #CDD2D2

Behr

Chicago Fog N140-2

ΔE 1.8 · #CACCCD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.8 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.2 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.7 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0D0D0

#D1D1D1

Analogous

#D1D1D1

#D0D0D0

#D1D1D1

Triadic

#D0D0D0

#D1D1D1

Split-Complementary

#D0D0D0

#D1D1D1

Tetradic

#D0D0D0

#D1D1D1

Monochromatic

#858585

#ABABAB

#D0D0D0

#F2F2F2

Rectangle

#D0D0D0

#D1D1D1

Compound

#D0D0D0

#D1D1D1

Variations

Lighter

#DADADA

#E3E3E3

#EFEFEF

Darker

#A7A7A7

#737373

#434343

Saturation

#D1D1D1

#E8BABA

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0D0D0

#D0D0D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0D0D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0D0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Telegrey 4 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

#DBC9B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0D0D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#9EC5C5

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: #D0D0D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0D0D0;

CSS Variable

--color-telegrey-4: #D0D0D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'telegrey-4': '#D0D0D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0D0D0] text-[#D0D0D0]

SCSS

$telegrey-4: #D0D0D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0D0D0?

#D0D0D0 is Telegrey 4, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0D0D0 warm or cool?

Telegrey 4 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Telegrey 4?

Telegrey 4 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Telegrey 4?

Telegrey 4 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 Telegrey 4?

You can download Telegrey 4 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 Telegrey 4?

The hex code is #D0D0D0. In RGB it's 208, 208, 208, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 82%.

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