NEUTRALS

Paramount Design

#D2D6D8

RGB 210, 214, 216 · HSL 200°, 7%, 84% · CMYK 3, 1, 0, 15

Paramount Design is #D2D6D8 in HEX — rgb(210, 214, 216), hsl(200°, 7%, 84%), cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 15%).

Paramount Design pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 7%, 84%. 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#D2D6D8

RGB210, 214, 216

HSL200°, 7%, 84%

HSV200°, 3%, 85%

CMYK3, 1, 0, 15

Decimal13817560

CSS RGBrgb(210, 214, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 7%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Paramount Design SN4E2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lavender CSP-515

ΔE 0.7 · #D0D5D8

Behr

Gray Shimmer MQ3-25

ΔE 0.9 · #D4D6D7

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Spotlight DE6324

ΔE 0.9 · #CFD5D7

Valspar

Pelican 4007-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #D1D6D6

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 1.2 · #D0D4D8

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 1.2 · #D3D4D6

PPG

Tinsel 1012-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D2D9DB

Vista Paint

White Palace K-782

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D4D5

Sherwin-Williams

Olympus White SW6253

ΔE 1.7 · #D4D8D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 1.9 · #D8D7D9

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 1.9 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.3 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 4.5 · #CDCDD5

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4.5 · #D7E2E5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2D6D8

#D9D5D3

Analogous

#D3D9D8

#D2D6D8

#D3D4D9

Triadic

#D2D6D8

#D9D3D7

#D7D9D3

Split-Complementary

#D2D6D8

#D9D3D4

#D9D8D3

Tetradic

#D2D6D8

#D8D3D9

#D9D5D3

#D4D9D3

Monochromatic

#818C92

#AAB2B5

#D2D6D8

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#D2D6D8

#D5D3D9

#D9D5D3

#D7D9D3

Compound

#D2D6D8

#D3D4D9

#D9D5D3

#D9D8D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCDFE1

#E5E7E8

#F0F1F1

Darker

#A5ADB2

#6D797F

#3F464A

Saturation

#D5D6D7

#D3D7D9

#C0DDEC

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2D6D8

#D4D5D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2D6D8

#D5D5D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2D6D8

#D2D6D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Paramount Design 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

#DDCDBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2D6D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAD2E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C8B0A4

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: #D2D6D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2D6D8;

CSS Variable

--color-paramount-design: #D2D6D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paramount-design': '#D2D6D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2D6D8] text-[#D2D6D8]

SCSS

$paramount-design: #D2D6D8;

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#CFD4D7 · ΔE 1.0

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#D6DBDC · ΔE 1.8

Gray Cloud

#D7DCDE · ΔE 2.1

Graytint

#D8D9D8 · ΔE 2.2

Sidewalk Gray

#CBCED0 · ΔE 2.8

Silvery Moon

#CFD4D1 · ΔE 2.8

Violet Sparkle

#D6D8DF · ΔE 2.9

Built by DSGN.HOUSE Updated 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2D6D8?

#D2D6D8 is Paramount Design, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D2D6D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paramount Design?

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

What colors pair well with Paramount Design?

Paramount Design 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 Paramount Design?

You can download Paramount Design 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 Paramount Design?

The hex code is #D2D6D8. In RGB it's 210, 214, 216, and in HSL it's 200°, 7%, 84%.

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