NEUTRALS

Skipping Rocks

#D1D0C9

RGB 209, 208, 201 · HSL 53°, 8%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 18

Skipping Rocks is #D1D0C9 in HEX — rgb(209, 208, 201), hsl(53°, 8%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 18%).

Skipping Rocks pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 53°, 8%, 80%. 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#D1D0C9

RGB209, 208, 201

HSL53°, 8%, 80%

HSV53°, 4%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 18

Decimal13750473

CSS RGBrgb(209, 208, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 8%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Origami RJ210

ΔE 0.9 · #D3D2CC

Benjamin Moore

Barren 2111-60

ΔE 0.9 · #D4D1CA

Dulux

Palace Stone SN3H8

ΔE 0.9 · #D3D2CA

Sherwin-Williams

On the Rocks SW7671

ΔE 0.9 · #D0CEC8

Behr

Doeskin Gray N200-2

ΔE 1.6 · #CDCEC5

PPG

Cool Slate 1002-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D0CCC5

Vista Paint

Santo C-537

ΔE 1.7 · #D7D3CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D1C7

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 1.9 · #D3CEC5

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

ΔE 2.1 · #D6D5D0

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 2.4 · #D1CBC3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.1 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.3 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D2C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.7 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.1 · #C9CABD

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1D0C9

#C8C9D0

Analogous

#D0CBC8

#D1D0C9

#CDD0C8

Triadic

#D1D0C9

#C8D0CF

#CFC8D0

Split-Complementary

#D1D0C9

#C8CDD0

#CBC8D0

Tetradic

#D1D0C9

#C8D0CB

#C8C9D0

#D0C8CD

Monochromatic

#8A8775

#ADAB9F

#D1D0C9

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D1D0C9

#C9D0C8

#C8C9D0

#CFC8D0

Compound

#D1D0C9

#CDD0C8

#C8C9D0

#CBC8D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D9D3

#E2E2DE

#EEEEEC

Darker

#ABA99B

#7A7866

#47463B

Saturation

#CDCDCB

#D0CFC8

#E8E1B0

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

13.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D0C9

#D1D0CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D0C9

#D0D0CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D0C9

#D2CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Skipping Rocks 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

#DCC9B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D0C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CED6

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.

#999EC2

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: #D1D0C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D0C9;

CSS Variable

--color-skipping-rocks: #D1D0C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'skipping-rocks': '#D1D0C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D0C9] text-[#D1D0C9]

SCSS

$skipping-rocks: #D1D0C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D0C9?

#D1D0C9 is Skipping Rocks, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D0C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Skipping Rocks?

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

What colors pair well with Skipping Rocks?

Skipping Rocks 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 Skipping Rocks?

You can download Skipping Rocks 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 Skipping Rocks?

The hex code is #D1D0C9. In RGB it's 209, 208, 201, and in HSL it's 53°, 8%, 80%.

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