NEUTRALS

Neutral

#D2CBC6

RGB 210, 203, 198 · HSL 25°, 12%, 80% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 18

Neutral is #D2CBC6 in HEX — rgb(210, 203, 198), hsl(25°, 12%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 18%).

Neutral pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 25°, 12%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#D2CBC6

RGB210, 203, 198

HSL25°, 12%, 80%

HSV25°, 6%, 82%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 18

Decimal13814726

CSS RGBrgb(210, 203, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 12%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20

ΔE 0.7 · #D2CCC6

Benjamin Moore

Portland 2109-60

ΔE 0.7 · #D4CDC8

Dulux

Pearl Ash S12B1

ΔE 0.9 · #D0C9C3

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #D0CAC7

Sherwin-Williams

Individual White SW6008

ΔE 1.3 · #D4CDCA

PPG

My Alibi 1018-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D4CBC4

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.6 · #D1CBC3

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 1.7 · #D1CEC9

Vista Paint

Orchid Shadow C-550

ΔE 2.3 · #CBC5C1

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.4 · #D3CEC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 2.5 · #CBC5C2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.9 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.4 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.8 · #D7D2C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2CBC6

#C6CDD2

Analogous

#D2C6C7

#D2CBC6

#D2D1C6

Triadic

#D2CBC6

#C6D2CB

#CBC6D2

Split-Complementary

#D2CBC6

#C6D2D1

#C6C7D2

Tetradic

#D2CBC6

#C7D2C6

#C6CDD2

#D1C6D2

Monochromatic

#8F7D70

#B0A49B

#D2CBC6

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#D2CBC6

#CDD2C6

#C6CDD2

#CBC6D2

Compound

#D2CBC6

#D2D1C6

#C6CDD2

#C6C7D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD5D1

#E4E0DD

#EFEDEC

Darker

#AFA198

#7F6E61

#4A4038

Saturation

#CECCCA

#D2CBC6

#E9C7AF

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2CBC6

#CFCDC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CBC6

#CCCCC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CBC6

#D2CACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Neutral 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

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How it looks under different light

#DDC5B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2CBC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CACAD4

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.

#99B1C2

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: #D2CBC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CBC6;

CSS Variable

--color-neutral: #D2CBC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neutral': '#D2CBC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CBC6] text-[#D2CBC6]

SCSS

$neutral: #D2CBC6;

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#D3CCC7 · ΔE 0.4

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#CFCAC2 · ΔE 1.8

Nimbus

#CFCCC4 · ΔE 2.2

Abalone

#D3CFC7 · ΔE 2.2

Sea Froth

#D8CFC7 · ΔE 2.3

Barren Plain

#D3D0C9 · ΔE 2.3

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#D6D2CD · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CBC6?

#D2CBC6 is Neutral, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #D2CBC6 warm or cool?

Neutral reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Neutral?

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

What colors pair well with Neutral?

Neutral 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 Neutral?

You can download Neutral 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 Neutral?

The hex code is #D2CBC6. In RGB it's 210, 203, 198, and in HSL it's 25°, 12%, 80%.

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