NEUTRALS

Polar Star

#D0D1CF

RGB 208, 209, 207 · HSL 90°, 2%, 82% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 18

Polar Star is #D0D1CF in HEX — rgb(208, 209, 207), hsl(90°, 2%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 18%).

Polar Star pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 90°, 2%, 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#D0D1CF

RGB208, 209, 207

HSL90°, 2%, 82%

HSV90°, 1%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 18

Decimal13685199

CSS RGBrgb(208, 209, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 2%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Manorburn Double NZ9A2

ΔE 0.5 · #D0D1CE

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 0.6 · #CED0CE

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 0.9 · #D0D3D1

Valspar

Bay Waves 4008-1A

ΔE 0.9 · #CED1D0

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 1 · #D3D3D2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.2 · #CDCECD

PPG

Wright Cloud White FLLW961

ΔE 1.2 · #D2D4D1

Benjamin Moore

Perspective® CSP-5

ΔE 1.3 · #CCCECB

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.4 · #CCD0CD

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.4 · #D3D5D3

Behr

Sterling 780E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D3D5D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels 524

ΔE 1.7 · #CACECC

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.5 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.5 · #D0D4D8

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.6 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0D1CF

#D1D0D2

Analogous

#D2D2D0

#D0D1CF

#D0D2D0

Triadic

#D0D1CF

#D0D1D2

#D2D0D1

Split-Complementary

#D0D1CF

#D0D0D2

#D2D0D2

Tetradic

#D0D1CF

#D0D2D2

#D1D0D2

#D2D0D0

Monochromatic

#858782

#ABADA9

#D0D1CF

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#D0D1CF

#D0D2D1

#D1D0D2

#D2D0D1

Compound

#D0D1CF

#D0D2D0

#D1D0D2

#D2D0D2

Variations

Lighter

#DADBDA

#E3E4E3

#EFEFEF

Darker

#A7A9A5

#737670

#434441

Saturation

#D1D1D1

#D1D2D0

#D1E9BA

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0D1CF

#D1D0D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0D1CF

#D1D1CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0D1CF

#D0D1D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Polar Star 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

#DBC9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0D1CF

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.

#B29EC5

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: #D0D1CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0D1CF;

CSS Variable

--color-polar-star: #D0D1CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polar-star': '#D0D1CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0D1CF] text-[#D0D1CF]

SCSS

$polar-star: #D0D1CF;

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#CDCCCA · ΔE 1.8

Whisper

#D5D5D0 · ΔE 2.2

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#C9CECE · ΔE 2.2

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#C8CDCD · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0D1CF?

#D0D1CF is Polar Star, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0D1CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Polar Star?

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

What colors pair well with Polar Star?

Polar Star 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 Polar Star?

You can download Polar Star 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 Polar Star?

The hex code is #D0D1CF. In RGB it's 208, 209, 207, and in HSL it's 90°, 2%, 82%.

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