NEUTRALS

Elusion

#D2CFCC

RGB 210, 207, 204 · HSL 30°, 6%, 81% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 18

Elusion is #D2CFCC in HEX — rgb(210, 207, 204), hsl(30°, 6%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 18%).

Elusion pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 6%, 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#D2CFCC

RGB210, 207, 204

HSL30°, 6%, 81%

HSV30°, 3%, 82%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 18

Decimal13815756

CSS RGBrgb(210, 207, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 6%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Elusion 1005-2

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 0.7 · #D3CFCD

Dulux

Ghost Town Half S04A1H

ΔE 0.8 · #D4CFCC

Benjamin Moore

Angelica AF-665

ΔE 1.1 · #D5CFCC

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 1.1 · #D1CEC9

Sherwin-Williams

Big Chill SW7648

ΔE 1.2 · #D0CEC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D2CE

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #CDCBC8

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

ΔE 1.9 · #CCCBC7

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCECD

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 2 · #D3D3D2

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 2.1 · #CBCBC7

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.3 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.7 · #D0D4D8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.7 · #CEC4C5

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange 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

#D2CFCC

#CCCFD1

Analogous

#D1CCCC

#D2CFCC

#D1D1CC

Triadic

#D2CFCC

#CCD1CF

#CFCCD1

Split-Complementary

#D2CFCC

#CCD1D1

#CCCCD1

Tetradic

#D2CFCC

#CCD1CC

#CCCFD1

#D1CCD1

Monochromatic

#8A827B

#AEA8A3

#D2CFCC

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#D2CFCC

#CFD1CC

#CCCFD1

#CFCCD1

Compound

#D2CFCC

#D1D1CC

#CCCFD1

#CCCCD1

Variations

Lighter

#DBD8D6

#E3E2E0

#EFEEED

Darker

#ABA5A0

#79726A

#47423E

Saturation

#CFCFCE

#D1CFCC

#E8CFB5

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

13.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2CFCC

#D1D0CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CFCC

#D0D0CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CFCC

#D2CFCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Elusion 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

#DDC8B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2CFCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CACDD8

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.

#9CB0C3

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: #D2CFCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CFCC;

CSS Variable

--color-elusion: #D2CFCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusion': '#D2CFCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CFCC] text-[#D2CFCC]

SCSS

$elusion: #D2CFCC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CFCC?

#D2CFCC is Elusion, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D2CFCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusion?

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

What colors pair well with Elusion?

Elusion 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 Elusion?

You can download Elusion 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 Elusion?

The hex code is #D2CFCC. In RGB it's 210, 207, 204, and in HSL it's 30°, 6%, 81%.

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