NEUTRALS

Grey Nurse

#D1D3CC

RGB 209, 211, 204 · HSL 77°, 7%, 81% · CMYK 1, 0, 3, 17

Grey Nurse is #D1D3CC in HEX — rgb(209, 211, 204), hsl(77°, 7%, 81%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 17%).

Grey Nurse pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 77°, 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#D1D3CC
RGB209, 211, 204
HSL77°, 7%, 81%
HSV77°, 3%, 83%
CMYK1, 0, 3, 17
Decimal13751244
CSS RGBrgb(209, 211, 204)
CSS HSLhsl(77, 7%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Silverpointe SW7653

ΔE 0.5 · #D1D2CB

Dulux

Silver Aura SN3H6

ΔE 0.9 · #D3D3CB

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2137-60

ΔE 1 · #D4D5CD

Kilz

Origami RJ210

ΔE 1.2 · #D3D2CC

Vista Paint

Metropolis Mood C-529

ΔE 1.4 · #D4D4CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 1.4 · #D4D5D0

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 1.6 · #D1D3CF

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

ΔE 1.8 · #D6D5D0

Behr

Curio MQ3-22

ΔE 1.8 · #D1D5D1

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 2.5 · #CBCDC4

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.5 · #CCD0CD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.9 · #CFD8D2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 4.5 · #C9CDBF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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-Green 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

#D1D3CC
#CDCBD2

Analogous

#D2D0CB
#D1D3CC
#CDD2CB

Triadic

#D1D3CC
#CBD0D2
#D2CBD0

Split-Complementary

#D1D3CC
#CBCDD2
#D0CBD2

Tetradic

#D1D3CC
#CBD2D0
#CDCBD2
#D2CBCD

Monochromatic

#868B79
#ABAEA2
#D1D3CC
#F3F3F1
#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D1D3CC
#CBD2CD
#CDCBD2
#D2CBD0

Compound

#D1D3CC
#CDD2CB
#CDCBD2
#D0CBD2

Variations

Lighter

#D9DBD6
#E3E4E0
#EEEFED

Darker

#A8AC9F
#757A69
#44473D

Saturation

#CFD0CE
#D0D2CB
#DAE8B5

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)

Aa

vs White

1.51:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D3CC
#D3D2CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D3CC
#D3D3CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D3CC
#D2D2D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Nurse 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

#DCCBB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D3CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D0D8

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.

#A79CC3

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

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: #D1D3CC;
CSS — background 
background-color: #D1D3CC;
CSS Variable 
--color-grey-nurse: #D1D3CC;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'grey-nurse': '#D1D3CC' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#D1D3CC] text-[#D1D3CC]
SCSS 
$grey-nurse: #D1D3CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D3CC?

#D1D3CC is Grey Nurse, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D3CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Nurse?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Nurse?

Grey Nurse 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 Grey Nurse?

You can download Grey Nurse 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 Grey Nurse?

The hex code is #D1D3CC. In RGB it's 209, 211, 204, and in HSL it's 77°, 7%, 81%.

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