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Modern Grey

#D5CEC2

RGB 213, 206, 194 · HSL 38°, 18%, 80% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 16

Modern Grey is #D5CEC2 in HEX — rgb(213, 206, 194), hsl(38°, 18%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 16%).

Modern Grey pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 18%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D5CEC2

RGB213, 206, 194

HSL38°, 18%, 80%

HSV38°, 9%, 84%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 16

Decimal14012098

CSS RGBrgb(213, 206, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 18%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Weathered White K-933

ΔE 0.7 · #D5CDC0

Dulux

Beige Artefacts SP2G3

ΔE 0.7 · #D6CEC1

Sherwin-Williams

Modern Gray SW7632

ΔE 0.7 · #D6CEC3

Benjamin Moore

Sea CSP-95

ΔE 0.9 · #D5D0C4

Behr

Aged Beige PPU7-9

ΔE 1.2 · #D7CFC1

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #D1CCBF

Dunn-Edwards

Muslin DE6227

ΔE 1.4 · #D4D0C5

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D2C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Awakening 560

ΔE 1.5 · #D5CBBE

PPG

Whiskers 1025-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D1CCC2

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 1.7 · #DAD2C7

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 2.4 · #D1CBC3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.7 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D5CEC2

#C3CAD5

Analogous

#D5C5C3

#D5CEC2

#D3D5C3

Triadic

#D5CEC2

#C3D5CE

#CEC3D5

Split-Complementary

#D5CEC2

#C3D3D5

#C5C3D5

Tetradic

#D5CEC2

#C3D5C5

#C3CAD5

#D5C3D3

Monochromatic

#968669

#B6AA96

#D5CEC2

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D5CEC2

#CAD5C3

#C3CAD5

#CEC3D5

Compound

#D5CEC2

#D3D5C3

#C3CAD5

#C5C3D5

Variations

Lighter

#DED8CF

#E5E2DC

#EFEEEB

Darker

#B5A892

#86765A

#4F4534

Saturation

#CFCDC9

#D5CEC3

#EAD4AE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5CEC2

#D3CFC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5CEC2

#CFCFC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5CEC2

#D6CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Modern Grey strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#DFC7AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5CEC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCCD1

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.

#99A8C2

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #D5CEC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5CEC2;

CSS Variable

--color-modern-grey: #D5CEC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modern-grey': '#D5CEC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5CEC2] text-[#D5CEC2]

SCSS

$modern-grey: #D5CEC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5CEC2?

#D5CEC2 is Modern Grey, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D5CEC2 warm or cool?

Modern Grey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Modern Grey?

Modern Grey works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Modern Grey?

Modern Grey pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Modern Grey?

You can download Modern Grey 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 Modern Grey?

The hex code is #D5CEC2. In RGB it's 213, 206, 194, and in HSL it's 38°, 18%, 80%.

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