NEUTRALS

Ephemeral Fog

#D6CED3

RGB 214, 206, 211 · HSL 323°, 9%, 82% · CMYK 0, 4, 1, 16

Ephemeral Fog is #D6CED3 in HEX — rgb(214, 206, 211), hsl(323°, 9%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 1%, 16%).

Ephemeral Fog pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 323°, 9%, 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#D6CED3

RGB214, 206, 211

HSL323°, 9%, 82%

HSV323°, 4%, 84%

CMYK0, 4, 1, 16

Decimal14077651

CSS RGBrgb(214, 206, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 9%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lilac Tan 730A-3

ΔE 0.5 · #D6CED4

Dulux

Bay Fog Half S47B1H

ΔE 0.5 · #D6CDD2

Benjamin Moore

New 1444

ΔE 1.1 · #D7CFD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Stardust Ballroom 1308

ΔE 1.2 · #DACFD4

Valspar

Brushed Lavender 4001-3B

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD1D7

PPG

Jam Session 1172-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D4CFD6

Sherwin-Williams

Wallflower SW6281

ΔE 1.6 · #DBCFD4

Vista Paint

Stardust Ballroom C-1307

ΔE 1.9 · #D9CCD1

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 2.4 · #D4CBCC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 2.5 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.9 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 3.5 · #E2D6DB

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.9 · #D0D0D0

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.1 · #DDCBCD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.2 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D6CED3

#CDD5D0

Analogous

#D4CDD5

#D6CED3

#D5CDCE

Triadic

#D6CED3

#D2D5CD

#CDD2D5

Split-Complementary

#D6CED3

#CED5CD

#CDD5D4

Tetradic

#D6CED3

#D5D4CD

#CDD5D0

#CDCED5

Monochromatic

#907A87

#B2A3AD

#D6CED3

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#D6CED3

#D5D0CD

#CDD5D0

#CDD2D5

Compound

#D6CED3

#D5CDCE

#CDD5D0

#CDD5D4

Variations

Lighter

#DED7DB

#E6E1E4

#F0EEEF

Darker

#B09FA9

#7E6876

#4A3C45

Saturation

#D2D0D1

#D5CDD2

#EAB8D7

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6CED3

#D1D1D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6CED3

#CFCFD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6CED3

#D5CFCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ephemeral 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

#E0C7B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6CED3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDCCDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#9EC5AD

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: #D6CED3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6CED3;

CSS Variable

--color-ephemeral-fog: #D6CED3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ephemeral-fog': '#D6CED3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6CED3] text-[#D6CED3]

SCSS

$ephemeral-fog: #D6CED3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6CED3?

#D6CED3 is Ephemeral Fog, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D6CED3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ephemeral Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Ephemeral Fog?

Ephemeral 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 Ephemeral Fog?

You can download Ephemeral 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 Ephemeral Fog?

The hex code is #D6CED3. In RGB it's 214, 206, 211, and in HSL it's 323°, 9%, 82%.

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