NEUTRALS

Gray

#D0D6CE

RGB 208, 214, 206 · HSL 105°, 9%, 82% · CMYK 3, 0, 4, 16

Gray is #D0D6CE in HEX — rgb(208, 214, 206), hsl(105°, 9%, 82%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 16%).

Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 105°, 9%, 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#D0D6CE

RGB208, 214, 206

HSL105°, 9%, 82%

HSV105°, 4%, 84%

CMYK3, 0, 4, 16

Decimal13686478

CSS RGBrgb(208, 214, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 9%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2138-60

Exact match

Valspar

Ante Meridian 5005-1B

ΔE 1.2 · #D4D8CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Breeze 461

ΔE 1.2 · #CCD5CD

Vista Paint

Calm Breeze C-460

ΔE 1.3 · #CCD4CB

Behr

Wind Fresh White HDC-CT-23

ΔE 1.3 · #D1D9D2

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 1.4 · #CDD2CA

PPG

Bay Of Fundy 10-07

ΔE 1.5 · #CDD2C9

Dulux

Silver Grass Half S23A1H

ΔE 1.5 · #D4DAD1

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 1.6 · #CFD8D2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 2.1 · #D5DBD5

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 2.4 · #D4D8D4

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 2.7 · #D9DCD2

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.7 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 4.5 · #C5D7D2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.9 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0D6CE

#D3CDD5

Analogous

#D3D5CD

#D0D6CE

#CDD5CF

Triadic

#D0D6CE

#CDCFD5

#D5CDCF

Split-Complementary

#D0D6CE

#CFCDD5

#D5CDD3

Tetradic

#D0D6CE

#CDD3D5

#D3CDD5

#D5CFCD

Monochromatic

#7F907A

#A7B2A3

#D0D6CE

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#D0D6CE

#CDD5D3

#D3CDD5

#D5CDCF

Compound

#D0D6CE

#CDD5CF

#D3CDD5

#D5CDD3

Variations

Lighter

#D9DED7

#E2E6E1

#EEF0EE

Darker

#A3B09F

#6D7E68

#3F4A3C

Saturation

#D0D2D0

#CFD5CD

#C5EAB8

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0D6CE

#D5D3CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0D6CE

#D5D5CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0D6CE

#D1D5D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gray 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

#DBCDB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0D6CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D2DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#BB9EC5

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: #D0D6CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0D6CE;

CSS Variable

--color-gray: #D0D6CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gray': '#D0D6CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0D6CE] text-[#D0D6CE]

SCSS

$gray: #D0D6CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0D6CE?

#D0D6CE is Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0D6CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Gray?

Gray 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 Gray?

You can download Gray 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 Gray?

The hex code is #D0D6CE. In RGB it's 208, 214, 206, and in HSL it's 105°, 9%, 82%.

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