NEUTRALS

Cool Fog

#D4D8D4

RGB 212, 216, 212 · HSL 120°, 5%, 84% · CMYK 2, 0, 2, 15

Cool Fog is #D4D8D4 in HEX — rgb(212, 216, 212), hsl(120°, 5%, 84%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 2%, 15%).

Cool Fog pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 5%, 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#D4D8D4

RGB212, 216, 212

HSL120°, 5%, 84%

HSV120°, 2%, 85%

CMYK2, 0, 2, 15

Decimal13949140

CSS RGBrgb(212, 216, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 5%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Alaskan 1479

ΔE 0.6 · #D5D8D3

Behr

Curio MQ3-22

ΔE 1.1 · #D1D5D1

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D7D2

Dulux

Snow Season Half SN4B2

ΔE 1.3 · #D8DAD7

Valspar

Morning Lake 7004-21

ΔE 1.3 · #D3D6D4

Vista Paint

Whispering Smoke K-831

ΔE 1.5 · #D8D8D4

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Season DE6310

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D8D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D5D0

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.5 · #D3D5D3

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.9 · #D9D8D3

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.1 · #CFD8D2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.2 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.6 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4D8D4

#D8D4D8

Analogous

#D6D8D4

#D4D8D4

#D4D8D6

Triadic

#D4D8D4

#D4D4D8

#D8D4D4

Split-Complementary

#D4D8D4

#D6D4D8

#D8D4D6

Tetradic

#D4D8D4

#D4D6D8

#D8D4D8

#D8D6D4

Monochromatic

#849084

#ACB4AC

#D4D8D4

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#D4D8D4

#D4D8D8

#D8D4D8

#D8D4D4

Compound

#D4D8D4

#D4D8D6

#D8D4D8

#D8D4D6

Variations

Lighter

#DDE0DD

#E5E8E5

#F0F1F0

Darker

#A7B0A7

#6F7C6F

#414841

Saturation

#D6D7D6

#D4D8D4

#C1ECC1

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D8D4

#D7D6D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D8D4

#D7D7D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D8D4

#D4D7D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cool Fog 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

#DECFBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D8D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD4DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#C8A4C8

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: #D4D8D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4D8D4;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-fog: #D4D8D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-fog': '#D4D8D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4D8D4] text-[#D4D8D4]

SCSS

$cool-fog: #D4D8D4;

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Whisper

#D5D5D0 · ΔE 1.7

Ice Cap

#D3D9D2 · ΔE 1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D8D4?

#D4D8D4 is Cool Fog, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4D8D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Cool Fog?

Cool Fog 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 Cool Fog?

You can download Cool Fog 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 Cool Fog?

The hex code is #D4D8D4. In RGB it's 212, 216, 212, and in HSL it's 120°, 5%, 84%.

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