NEUTRALS

Gray

#D4D5CD

RGB 212, 213, 205 · HSL 67°, 9%, 82% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 16

Gray is #D4D5CD in HEX — rgb(212, 213, 205), hsl(67°, 9%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 16%).

Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 67°, 9%, 82%. 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#D4D5CD

RGB212, 213, 205

HSL67°, 9%, 82%

HSV67°, 4%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 16

Decimal13948365

CSS RGBrgb(212, 213, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 9%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2137-60

Exact match

Dulux

Silver Aura SN3H6

ΔE 0.7 · #D3D3CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lady Nicole 30

ΔE 0.8 · #D6D6CD

Vista Paint

Lady Nicole C-29

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D6CC

Sherwin-Williams

Silverpointe SW7653

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D2CB

Behr

Ashen Tan N220-2

ΔE 1.4 · #D4D3C9

Valspar

Ante Meridian 5005-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D8CF

Kilz

Origami RJ210

ΔE 1.5 · #D3D2CC

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 1.8 · #D6D7D2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.8 · #D9DAD2

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 2.2 · #D9D8D3

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 2.9 · #D3D9CD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 4.7 · #C9CDBF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4D5CD

#CECDD5

Analogous

#D5D2CD

#D4D5CD

#D0D5CD

Triadic

#D4D5CD

#CDD4D5

#D5CDD4

Split-Complementary

#D4D5CD

#CDD0D5

#D2CDD5

Tetradic

#D4D5CD

#CDD5D2

#CECDD5

#D5CDD0

Monochromatic

#8D907A

#B1B2A3

#D4D5CD

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D4D5CD

#CDD5CE

#CECDD5

#D5CDD4

Compound

#D4D5CD

#D0D5CD

#CECDD5

#D2CDD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDDED7

#E5E6E1

#F0F0EE

Darker

#AEB09F

#7C7E68

#484A3C

Saturation

#D2D2D0

#D4D5CD

#E4EAB8

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D5CD

#D6D4CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D5CD

#D5D5CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D5CD

#D5D4D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gray 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

#DECCB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D5CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD1D9

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.

#A39EC5

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: #D4D5CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4D5CD;

CSS Variable

--color-gray: #D4D5CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gray': '#D4D5CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4D5CD] text-[#D4D5CD]

SCSS

$gray: #D4D5CD;

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#D4D8D2 · ΔE 1.8

Alaskan Husky

#D4D7D2 · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D5CD?

#D4D5CD is Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4D5CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Gray?

Gray 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 Gray?

You can download Gray 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 Gray?

The hex code is #D4D5CD. In RGB it's 212, 213, 205, and in HSL it's 67°, 9%, 82%.

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