NEUTRALS

Halation

#D1D1CE

RGB 209, 209, 206 · HSL 60°, 3%, 81% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 18

Halation is #D1D1CE in HEX — rgb(209, 209, 206), hsl(60°, 3%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 18%).

Halation pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 3%, 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#D1D1CE

RGB209, 209, 206

HSL60°, 3%, 81%

HSV60°, 1%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 18

Decimal13750734

CSS RGBrgb(209, 209, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 3%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Manorburn Double NZ9A2

ΔE 0.4 · #D0D1CE

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 1 · #CED0CE

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 1 · #D1D3CF

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D3D1

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 1.3 · #D3D3D2

Benjamin Moore

Perspective® CSP-5

ΔE 1.4 · #CCCECB

Valspar

Bay Waves 4008-1A

ΔE 1.5 · #CED1D0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.6 · #CDCECD

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.6 · #CCD0CD

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.6 · #D3D5D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 1.7 · #D6D2CE

Behr

Road Runner 790A-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CCCEC9

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.6 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 4 · #CFD8D2

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 5.1 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1D1CE

#CDCDD0

Analogous

#D0CFCD

#D1D1CE

#CFD0CD

Triadic

#D1D1CE

#CDD0D0

#D0CDD0

Split-Complementary

#D1D1CE

#CDCFD0

#CFCDD0

Tetradic

#D1D1CE

#CDD0CF

#CDCDD0

#D0CDCF

Monochromatic

#86867E

#ABABA6

#D1D1CE

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#D1D1CE

#CDD0CD

#CDCDD0

#D0CDD0

Compound

#D1D1CE

#CFD0CD

#CDCDD0

#CFCDD0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D9D7

#E3E3E1

#EEEEEE

Darker

#A8A8A2

#75756E

#444440

Saturation

#CFCFCE

#D0D0CD

#E8E8B6

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D1CE

#D1D1CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D1CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D1CE

#D1D1D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Halation 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

#DCC9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D1CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CEDA

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.

#9C9CC3

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: #D1D1CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D1CE;

CSS Variable

--color-halation: #D1D1CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'halation': '#D1D1CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D1CE] text-[#D1D1CE]

SCSS

$halation: #D1D1CE;

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#CBCDCA · ΔE 1.7

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#CDCCCA · ΔE 1.8

Lilac Hush

#D6D2CD · ΔE 1.9

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#CCD0CA · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D1CE?

#D1D1CE is Halation, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D1CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Halation?

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

What colors pair well with Halation?

Halation 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 Halation?

You can download Halation 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 Halation?

The hex code is #D1D1CE. In RGB it's 209, 209, 206, and in HSL it's 60°, 3%, 81%.

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