NEUTRALS

Watermill Wood

#D3CCCD

RGB 211, 204, 205 · HSL 351°, 7%, 81% · CMYK 0, 3, 3, 17

Watermill Wood is #D3CCCD in HEX — rgb(211, 204, 205), hsl(351°, 7%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 17%).

Watermill Wood pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 351°, 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#D3CCCD

RGB211, 204, 205

HSL351°, 7%, 81%

HSV351°, 3%, 83%

CMYK0, 3, 3, 17

Decimal13880525

CSS RGBrgb(211, 204, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 7%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 0.4 · #D2CBCC

Dulux

Wallis Half S02A1H

ΔE 0.7 · #D4CCCE

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 0.8 · #D4CBCC

Behr

Mauve Morning UL250-11

ΔE 1.4 · #D8CFD0

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1451

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D0D1

Sherwin-Williams

Minute Mauve SW7078

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC9C8

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 1.9 · #D3C8C9

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 2.1 · #D3CFCD

PPG

Balanced 1003-2

ΔE 2.3 · #D7D2D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Elegance 517

ΔE 2.6 · #CFCFD0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.8 · #D0D0D0

Kilz

Brushed Metal TB-32

ΔE 2.9 · #CCCDCE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.9 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.1 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.2 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.4 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D3CCCD

#CBD2D1

Analogous

#D2CBD0

#D3CCCD

#D2CECB

Triadic

#D3CCCD

#CCD2CB

#CBCCD2

Split-Complementary

#D3CCCD

#CBD2CE

#CBD0D2

Tetradic

#D3CCCD

#D0D2CB

#CBD2D1

#CECBD2

Monochromatic

#8B797C

#AEA2A4

#D3CCCD

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#D3CCCD

#D2D1CB

#CBD2D1

#CBCCD2

Compound

#D3CCCD

#D2CECB

#CBD2D1

#CBD0D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD6D6

#E4E0E1

#EFEDED

Darker

#AC9FA1

#7A696B

#473D3E

Saturation

#D0CECE

#D2CBCC

#E8B5BC

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CCCD

#CFCFCE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CCCD

#CDCDCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CCCD

#D3CCCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Watermill Wood 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

#DEC6B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CCCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCBD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#9CC3BD

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: #D3CCCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CCCD;

CSS Variable

--color-watermill-wood: #D3CCCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'watermill-wood': '#D3CCCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CCCD] text-[#D3CCCD]

SCSS

$watermill-wood: #D3CCCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CCCD?

#D3CCCD is Watermill Wood, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D3CCCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Watermill Wood?

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

What colors pair well with Watermill Wood?

Watermill Wood 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 Watermill Wood?

You can download Watermill Wood 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 Watermill Wood?

The hex code is #D3CCCD. In RGB it's 211, 204, 205, and in HSL it's 351°, 7%, 81%.

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