NEUTRALS

Sterling

#D1D4D1

RGB 209, 212, 209 · HSL 120°, 3%, 83% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 17

Sterling is #D1D4D1 in HEX — rgb(209, 212, 209), hsl(120°, 3%, 83%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 17%).

Sterling pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 3%, 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#D1D4D1

RGB209, 212, 209

HSL120°, 3%, 83%

HSV120°, 1%, 83%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 17

Decimal13751505

CSS RGBrgb(209, 212, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 3%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wright Cloud White FLLW961

ΔE 0.4 · #D2D4D1

Vista Paint

Grey Mare K-814

ΔE 0.6 · #D0D3D1

Benjamin Moore

Silvery 1604

ΔE 0.7 · #D0D5D2

Behr

Curio MQ3-22

ΔE 0.7 · #D1D5D1

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 0.8 · #D3D5D3

Valspar

Morning Lake 7004-21

ΔE 0.9 · #D3D6D4

Dulux

Manorburn Double NZ9A2

ΔE 1.2 · #D0D1CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 1.3 · #D4D5D0

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 1.5 · #D3D3D2

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D8D4

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.6 · #CCD0CD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.3 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.8 · #CFD8D2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.8 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.7 · #C1CDCD

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#D1D4D1

#D5D2D5

Analogous

#D4D5D2

#D1D4D1

#D2D5D4

Triadic

#D1D4D1

#D2D2D5

#D5D2D2

Split-Complementary

#D1D4D1

#D4D2D5

#D5D2D4

Tetradic

#D1D4D1

#D2D4D5

#D5D2D5

#D5D4D2

Monochromatic

#848B84

#ABB0AB

#D1D4D1

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#D1D4D1

#D2D5D5

#D5D2D5

#D5D2D2

Compound

#D1D4D1

#D2D5D4

#D5D2D5

#D5D2D4

Variations

Lighter

#DBDDDB

#E4E6E4

#F0F0F0

Darker

#A7ACA7

#717871

#414641

Saturation

#D3D4D3

#D2D5D2

#BDEABD

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D4D1

#D3D3D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D4D1

#D3D3D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D4D1

#D1D3D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sterling 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

#DCCCB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D4D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D1DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#C7A1C7

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: #D1D4D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D4D1;

CSS Variable

--color-sterling: #D1D4D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sterling': '#D1D4D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D4D1] text-[#D1D4D1]

SCSS

$sterling: #D1D4D1;

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#CFD4D1 · ΔE 0.7

Sterling

#CED2CE · ΔE 1.0

Alaskan Husky

#D4D7D2 · ΔE 1.5

Whisper

#D5D5D0 · ΔE 1.6

Wickham Gray

#D4D8D2 · ΔE 2.1

Cliffside Gray

#CCD0CA · ΔE 2.3

Graytint

#D8D9D8 · ΔE 2.4

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#CED6D0 · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D4D1?

#D1D4D1 is Sterling, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D4D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sterling?

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

What colors pair well with Sterling?

Sterling 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 Sterling?

You can download Sterling 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 Sterling?

The hex code is #D1D4D1. In RGB it's 209, 212, 209, and in HSL it's 120°, 3%, 83%.

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