NEUTRALS

Kefir

#D5D5CE

RGB 213, 213, 206 · HSL 60°, 8%, 82% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 16

Kefir is #D5D5CE in HEX — rgb(213, 213, 206), hsl(60°, 8%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 16%).

Kefir pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 8%, 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#D5D5CE

RGB213, 213, 206

HSL60°, 8%, 82%

HSV60°, 3%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 16

Decimal14013902

CSS RGBrgb(213, 213, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 8%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2137-60

ΔE 0.6 · #D4D5CD

Dulux

Silver Aura SN3H6

ΔE 0.9 · #D3D3CB

Vista Paint

Metropolis Mood C-529

ΔE 1.1 · #D4D4CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lady Nicole 30

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D6CD

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D5D0

Sherwin-Williams

Crushed Ice SW7647

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D3CC

Kilz

Origami RJ210

ΔE 1.2 · #D3D2CC

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D7D2

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.8 · #D9DAD2

Behr

Ashen Tan N220-2

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D3C9

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.3 · #CFD8D2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 5.1 · #DAE2DD

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

#D5D5CE

#CDCDD5

Analogous

#D5D1CD

#D5D5CE

#D1D5CD

Triadic

#D5D5CE

#CDD5D5

#D5CDD5

Split-Complementary

#D5D5CE

#CDD1D5

#D1CDD5

Tetradic

#D5D5CE

#CDD5D1

#CDCDD5

#D5CDD1

Monochromatic

#8E8E7B

#B2B2A4

#D5D5CE

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D5D5CE

#CDD5CD

#CDCDD5

#D5CDD5

Compound

#D5D5CE

#D1D5CD

#CDCDD5

#D1CDD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDDDD7

#E5E5E2

#F0F0EE

Darker

#AFAFA0

#7D7D69

#49493D

Saturation

#D2D2D0

#D5D5CD

#EAEAB8

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D5CE

#D6D4CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D5CE

#D5D5CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D5CE

#D6D4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Kefir 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

#DFCCB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D5CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD1DA

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.

#9E9EC5

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: #D5D5CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D5CE;

CSS Variable

--color-kefir: #D5D5CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kefir': '#D5D5CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D5CE] text-[#D5D5CE]

SCSS

$kefir: #D5D5CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D5CE?

#D5D5CE is Kefir, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D5D5CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kefir?

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

What colors pair well with Kefir?

Kefir 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 Kefir?

You can download Kefir 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 Kefir?

The hex code is #D5D5CE. In RGB it's 213, 213, 206, and in HSL it's 60°, 8%, 82%.

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