NEUTRALS

Close Knit

#D5D6CF

RGB 213, 214, 207 · HSL 69°, 8%, 83% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 16

Close Knit is #D5D6CF in HEX — rgb(213, 214, 207), hsl(69°, 8%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 16%).

Close Knit pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 69°, 8%, 83%. 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#D5D6CF

RGB213, 214, 207

HSL69°, 8%, 83%

HSV69°, 3%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 16

Decimal14014159

CSS RGBrgb(213, 214, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 8%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2137-60

ΔE 0.7 · #D4D5CD

Dulux

Silver Tea Set SG6H1

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D5D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 1.1 · #D4D5D0

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D7D2

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D7D2

Vista Paint

Turkish Tower C-578

ΔE 1.2 · #D9D8D0

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D5D0

Sherwin-Williams

Silverpointe SW7653

ΔE 1.4 · #D1D2CB

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.5 · #D9DAD2

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D8D3

Behr

Curio MQ3-22

ΔE 2 · #D1D5D1

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.6 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.9 · #CFD8D2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.7 · #DAE2DD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#D5D6CF

#D1D0D7

Analogous

#D7D5D0

#D5D6CF

#D3D7D0

Triadic

#D5D6CF

#D0D6D7

#D7D0D6

Split-Complementary

#D5D6CF

#D0D3D7

#D5D0D7

Tetradic

#D5D6CF

#D0D7D5

#D1D0D7

#D7D0D3

Monochromatic

#8E917E

#B2B4A7

#D5D6CF

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D5D6CF

#D0D7D1

#D1D0D7

#D7D0D6

Compound

#D5D6CF

#D3D7D0

#D1D0D7

#D5D0D7

Variations

Lighter

#DEDFDA

#E6E7E3

#F0F1EF

Darker

#AEB1A2

#7C7F6A

#484A3D

Saturation

#D4D5D3

#D6D7D0

#E4EBBC

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D6CF

#D7D5D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D6CF

#D6D6D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D6CF

#D6D5D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Close Knit 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

#DFCDB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D6CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD2DB

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.

#A7A1C7

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: #D5D6CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D6CF;

CSS Variable

--color-close-knit: #D5D6CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'close-knit': '#D5D6CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D6CF] text-[#D5D6CF]

SCSS

$close-knit: #D5D6CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D6CF?

#D5D6CF is Close Knit, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D5D6CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Close Knit?

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

What colors pair well with Close Knit?

Close Knit 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 Close Knit?

You can download Close Knit 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 Close Knit?

The hex code is #D5D6CF. In RGB it's 213, 214, 207, and in HSL it's 69°, 8%, 83%.

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