NEUTRALS

Winter

#D1CED7

RGB 209, 206, 215 · HSL 260°, 10%, 83% · CMYK 3, 4, 0, 16

Winter is #D1CED7 in HEX — rgb(209, 206, 215), hsl(260°, 10%, 83%), cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 16%).

Winter pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 260°, 10%, 83%. 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#D1CED7

RGB209, 206, 215

HSL260°, 10%, 83%

HSV260°, 4%, 84%

CMYK3, 4, 0, 16

Decimal13749975

CSS RGBrgb(209, 206, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 10%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2117-60

Exact match

Dulux

Evening Fog Half S49A1H

ΔE 0.5 · #D1CED6

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 1.4 · #CDCDD5

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 1.4 · #CECAD3

PPG

Jam Session 1172-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D4CFD6

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 1.5 · #CFCFDA

Vista Paint

Shy Violet K-45

ΔE 1.7 · #D0CAD4

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 2.3 · #CECDD2

Behr

Lilac Tan 730A-3

ΔE 2.4 · #D6CED4

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 2.7 · #D2D2DF

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.7 · #CCC8CE

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Peony SW6547

ΔE 3.6 · #DAD6DB

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.9 · #CEC4C5

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet 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

#D1CED7

#D5D8CF

Analogous

#CFD1D8

#D1CED7

#D7CFD8

Triadic

#D1CED7

#D8D2CF

#CFD8D2

Split-Complementary

#D1CED7

#D8D7CF

#D1D8CF

Tetradic

#D1CED7

#D8CFD1

#D5D8CF

#CFD8D7

Monochromatic

#837B93

#ABA5B6

#D1CED7

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#D1CED7

#D8CFD5

#D5D8CF

#CFD8D2

Compound

#D1CED7

#D7CFD8

#D5D8CF

#D1D8CF

Variations

Lighter

#DBD9E0

#E4E3E7

#EFEFF1

Darker

#A6A0B2

#706881

#413C4C

Saturation

#D3D2D5

#D2CFD8

#CCBCEB

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1CED7

#CED0D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1CED7

#CFCFD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1CED7

#D0D0CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Winter 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

#DCC7BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1CED7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CCE1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BAC7A1

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: #D1CED7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1CED7;

CSS Variable

--color-winter: #D1CED7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winter': '#D1CED7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1CED7] text-[#D1CED7]

SCSS

$winter: #D1CED7;

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#D0CDD6 · ΔE 0.4

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#CACCD3 · ΔE 2.4

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#D3D1E0 · ΔE 3.4

Touch of Gray

#DCD6DD · ΔE 3.4

Slip

#D6D2D5 · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1CED7?

#D1CED7 is Winter, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1CED7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Winter?

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

What colors pair well with Winter?

Winter 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 Winter?

You can download Winter 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 Winter?

The hex code is #D1CED7. In RGB it's 209, 206, 215, and in HSL it's 260°, 10%, 83%.

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