NEUTRALS

Touch of Grey

#D1CFCA

RGB 209, 207, 202 · HSL 43°, 7%, 81% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 18

Touch of Grey is #D1CFCA in HEX — rgb(209, 207, 202), hsl(43°, 7%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 18%).

Touch of Grey pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 43°, 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#D1CFCA

RGB209, 207, 202

HSL43°, 7%, 81%

HSV43°, 3%, 82%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 18

Decimal13750218

CSS RGBrgb(209, 207, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 7%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Big Chill SW7648

ΔE 0.4 · #D0CEC9

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 0.5 · #D1CEC9

Dulux

Lyttelton Half NZ9B2

ΔE 1.1 · #CECFCA

PPG

Elusion 1005-2

ΔE 1.1 · #D2CFCC

Benjamin Moore

Barren 2111-60

ΔE 1.3 · #D4D1CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 1.5 · #D6D2CE

Behr

Road Runner 790A-3

ΔE 1.6 · #CCCEC9

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #CDCBC8

Vista Paint

Metropolis Mood C-529

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D4CF

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.8 · #D3CFCD

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.4 · #D3CEC5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.7 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.9 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.5 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.9 · #C9CABD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D1CFCA

#CBCDD2

Analogous

#D2CDCB

#D1CFCA

#D0D2CB

Triadic

#D1CFCA

#CBD2D0

#D0CBD2

Split-Complementary

#D1CFCA

#CBD0D2

#CDCBD2

Tetradic

#D1CFCA

#CBD2CD

#CBCDD2

#D2CBD0

Monochromatic

#8B8679

#AEABA2

#D1CFCA

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D1CFCA

#CDD2CB

#CBCDD2

#D0CBD2

Compound

#D1CFCA

#D0D2CB

#CBCDD2

#CDCBD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD9D6

#E4E3E0

#EFEEED

Darker

#ACA89F

#7A7569

#47443D

Saturation

#D0CFCE

#D2D0CB

#E8DAB5

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1CFCA

#D1CFCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1CFCA

#CFCFCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1CFCA

#D1CECF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Touch of Grey 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

#DCC8B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1CFCA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CDD7

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.

#9CA7C3

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: #D1CFCA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1CFCA;

CSS Variable

--color-touch-of-grey: #D1CFCA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'touch-of-grey': '#D1CFCA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1CFCA] text-[#D1CFCA]

SCSS

$touch-of-grey: #D1CFCA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1CFCA?

#D1CFCA is Touch of Grey, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1CFCA warm or cool?

Touch of Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Touch of Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Touch of Grey?

Touch of Grey 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 Touch of Grey?

You can download Touch of 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 Touch of Grey?

The hex code is #D1CFCA. In RGB it's 209, 207, 202, and in HSL it's 43°, 7%, 81%.

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