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Modern Gray

#D6CEC3

RGB 214, 206, 195 · HSL 35°, 19%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 16

Modern Gray is #D6CEC3 in HEX — rgb(214, 206, 195), hsl(35°, 19%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 16%).

Modern Gray pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 19%, 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#D6CEC3

RGB214, 206, 195

HSL35°, 19%, 80%

HSV35°, 9%, 84%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 16

Decimal14077635

CSS RGBrgb(214, 206, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 19%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Modern Gray SW7632

Exact match

Dulux

Natural Grain SN3D2

ΔE 0.5 · #D6CDC2

Behr

Mineral UL170-15

ΔE 0.9 · #D7D0C6

Vista Paint

Weathered White K-933

ΔE 1.1 · #D5CDC0

PPG

Gray Beige 14-30

ΔE 1.2 · #DAD1C6

Benjamin Moore

Collingwood 859

ΔE 1.3 · #D4CFC5

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 1.4 · #DAD2C7

Dunn-Edwards

Muslin DE6227

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D0C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Mossy Shade 195

ΔE 1.6 · #DBD2C7

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #D1CCBF

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.9 · #D7D2C5

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 2.1 · #D1CBC3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.2 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.3 · #CAC4B0

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

#D6CEC3

#C2CAD6

Analogous

#D6C4C2

#D6CEC3

#D4D6C2

Triadic

#D6CEC3

#C2D6CE

#CEC2D6

Split-Complementary

#D6CEC3

#C2D4D6

#C4C2D6

Tetradic

#D6CEC3

#C2D6C4

#C2CAD6

#D6C2D4

Monochromatic

#988467

#B7A995

#D6CEC3

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D6CEC3

#CAD6C2

#C2CAD6

#CEC2D6

Compound

#D6CEC3

#D4D6C2

#C2CAD6

#C4C2D6

Variations

Lighter

#DED7CE

#E5E1DB

#F0EEEB

Darker

#B6A691

#887459

#504433

Saturation

#CFCCC9

#D6CEC2

#EAD1AE

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

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6CEC3

#D3D0C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6CEC3

#CFCFC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6CEC3

#D7CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Modern Gray 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

#E0C7AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6CEC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDCCD2

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.

#99AAC2

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: #D6CEC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6CEC3;

CSS Variable

--color-modern-gray: #D6CEC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modern-gray': '#D6CEC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6CEC3] text-[#D6CEC3]

SCSS

$modern-gray: #D6CEC3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6CEC3?

#D6CEC3 is Modern Gray, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D6CEC3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modern Gray?

Modern Gray 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 Gray?

Modern Gray 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 Gray?

You can download Modern 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 Modern Gray?

The hex code is #D6CEC3. In RGB it's 214, 206, 195, and in HSL it's 35°, 19%, 80%.

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