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Cotton Grey

#D1CCC3

RGB 209, 204, 195 · HSL 39°, 13%, 79% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 18

Cotton Grey is #D1CCC3 in HEX — rgb(209, 204, 195), hsl(39°, 13%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 18%).

Cotton Grey pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 13%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D1CCC3

RGB209, 204, 195

HSL39°, 13%, 79%

HSV39°, 7%, 82%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 18

Decimal13749443

CSS RGBrgb(209, 204, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 13%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Natural Wool SN3B1

ΔE 0.4 · #D0CBC2

Behr

Toasty Gray N320-2

ΔE 0.4 · #D2CCC3

PPG

Whiskers 1025-3

ΔE 0.5 · #D1CCC2

Benjamin Moore

Wish AF-680

ΔE 0.6 · #D0CBC3

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 0.7 · #D3CEC5

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 0.7 · #D1CBC3

Sherwin-Williams

Agreeable Gray SW7029

ΔE 0.7 · #D1CBC1

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D1C7

Vista Paint

Grey Ghost K-957

ΔE 2 · #D3CBBF

Kilz

Antique Sterling TB-33

ΔE 2 · #CBC9C2

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #D1CCBF

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.9 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.3 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.2 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1CCC3

#C2C7D0

Analogous

#D0C5C2

#D1CCC3

#CED0C2

Triadic

#D1CCC3

#C2D0CC

#CCC2D0

Split-Complementary

#D1CCC3

#C2CED0

#C5C2D0

Tetradic

#D1CCC3

#C2D0C5

#C2C7D0

#D0C2CE

Monochromatic

#8D826D

#AFA797

#D1CCC3

#F2F0EE

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#D1CCC3

#C7D0C2

#C2C7D0

#CCC2D0

Compound

#D1CCC3

#CED0C2

#C2C7D0

#C5C2D0

Variations

Lighter

#DAD6CF

#E2E0DB

#EEEDEB

Darker

#AEA594

#7F745F

#4A4337

Saturation

#CCCAC7

#D0CCC2

#E8D3AB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1CCC3

#CFCDC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1CCC3

#CDCDC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1CCC3

#D2CBCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cotton Grey strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#DCC6AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1CCC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CBD2

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.

#96A5C0

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: #D1CCC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1CCC3;

CSS Variable

--color-cotton-grey: #D1CCC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cotton-grey': '#D1CCC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1CCC3] text-[#D1CCC3]

SCSS

$cotton-grey: #D1CCC3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1CCC3?

#D1CCC3 is Cotton Grey, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D1CCC3 warm or cool?

Cotton Grey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cotton Grey?

Cotton Grey works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cotton Grey?

Cotton Grey pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cotton Grey?

You can download Cotton Grey 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 Cotton Grey?

The hex code is #D1CCC3. In RGB it's 209, 204, 195, and in HSL it's 39°, 13%, 79%.

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