NEUTRALS

Vapor

#D0D1C6

RGB 208, 209, 198 · HSL 65°, 11%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 18

Vapor is #D0D1C6 in HEX — rgb(208, 209, 198), hsl(65°, 11%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 18%).

Vapor pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 65°, 11%, 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#D0D1C6

RGB208, 209, 198

HSL65°, 11%, 80%

HSV65°, 5%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 18

Decimal13685190

CSS RGBrgb(208, 209, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 11%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Vapor 1556

Exact match

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 0.4 · #D1D1C6

PPG

Frivolous Folly 1128-2

ΔE 0.8 · #CFD2C7

Dulux

Wombat Forest SN3H9

ΔE 0.9 · #CFCFC5

Behr

Cappuccino Froth N210-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D1D0C4

Sherwin-Williams

Filmy Green SW6190

ΔE 0.9 · #D1D3C7

Dunn-Edwards

Particular Mint DE6269

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D2C5

Vista Paint

Pale Loden C-439

ΔE 1.2 · #CED2C8

Valspar

Sage Morsel 5005-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #CDD2C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D1C7

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2 · #CFCEC0

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CBBE

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CDBF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.8 · #D0D0D0

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

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

#D0D1C6

#C7C6D2

Analogous

#D2CDC6

#D0D1C6

#CBD2C6

Triadic

#D0D1C6

#C6D1D2

#D2C6D1

Split-Complementary

#D0D1C6

#C6CBD2

#CDC6D2

Tetradic

#D0D1C6

#C6D2CD

#C7C6D2

#D2C6CB

Monochromatic

#8B8E71

#AEB09C

#D0D1C6

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#D0D1C6

#C6D2C7

#C7C6D2

#D2C6D1

Compound

#D0D1C6

#CBD2C6

#C7C6D2

#CDC6D2

Variations

Lighter

#DADBD2

#E3E3DE

#EEEFEC

Darker

#ACAE99

#7C7E63

#484A39

Saturation

#CDCECA

#D1D2C6

#E4E8B0

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

#D0D1C6

#D2D0C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0D1C6

#D1D1C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0D1C6

#D1CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vapor 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

#DBC9B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0D1C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CED4

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.

#9C99C2

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: #D0D1C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0D1C6;

CSS Variable

--color-vapor: #D0D1C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vapor': '#D0D1C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0D1C6] text-[#D0D1C6]

SCSS

$vapor: #D0D1C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0D1C6?

#D0D1C6 is Vapor, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0D1C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vapor?

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

What colors pair well with Vapor?

Vapor 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 Vapor?

You can download Vapor 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 Vapor?

The hex code is #D0D1C6. In RGB it's 208, 209, 198, and in HSL it's 65°, 11%, 80%.

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