NEUTRALS

Free Reign

#D1CDCA

RGB 209, 205, 202 · HSL 26°, 7%, 81% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 18

Free Reign is #D1CDCA in HEX — rgb(209, 205, 202), hsl(26°, 7%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 18%).

Free Reign pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 26°, 7%, 81%. 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#D1CDCA

RGB209, 205, 202

HSL26°, 7%, 81%

HSV26°, 3%, 82%

CMYK0, 2, 3, 18

Decimal13749706

CSS RGBrgb(209, 205, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 7%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

Exact match

Dulux

Ghost Town Half S04A1H

ΔE 0.9 · #D4CFCC

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 0.9 · #D3CFCD

Benjamin Moore

Angelica AF-665

ΔE 1.1 · #D5CFCC

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 1.1 · #CDCBC8

Sherwin-Williams

Grayish SW6001

ΔE 1.1 · #CFCAC7

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 1.1 · #D1CEC9

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

ΔE 1.6 · #CCCBC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 1.8 · #D6D2CE

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 1.9 · #CBCBC7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.3 · #D0D0D0

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 2.3 · #CAC7C4

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.4 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 5.1 · #D0D4D8

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange 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

#D1CDCA

#CBCFD2

Analogous

#D2CBCC

#D1CDCA

#D2D1CB

Triadic

#D1CDCA

#CBD2CE

#CECBD2

Split-Complementary

#D1CDCA

#CBD2D1

#CBCCD2

Tetradic

#D1CDCA

#CCD2CB

#CBCFD2

#D1CBD2

Monochromatic

#8B8179

#AEA7A2

#D1CDCA

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#D1CDCA

#CFD2CB

#CBCFD2

#CECBD2

Compound

#D1CDCA

#D2D1CB

#CBCFD2

#CBCCD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD8D6

#E4E2E0

#EFEEED

Darker

#ACA49F

#7A7069

#47413D

Saturation

#D0CECE

#D2CECB

#E8CBB5

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1CDCA

#CFCECB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1CDCA

#CECECA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1CDCA

#D1CDCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Free Reign 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

#DCC6B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1CDCA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CBD7

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.

#9CB2C3

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: #D1CDCA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1CDCA;

CSS Variable

--color-free-reign: #D1CDCA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'free-reign': '#D1CDCA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1CDCA] text-[#D1CDCA]

SCSS

$free-reign: #D1CDCA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1CDCA?

#D1CDCA is Free Reign, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1CDCA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Free Reign?

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

What colors pair well with Free Reign?

Free Reign 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 Free Reign?

You can download Free Reign 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 Free Reign?

The hex code is #D1CDCA. In RGB it's 209, 205, 202, and in HSL it's 26°, 7%, 81%.

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