NEUTRALS

Tempered Gray

#D6D5D0

RGB 214, 213, 208 · HSL 50°, 7%, 83% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 16

Tempered Gray is #D6D5D0 in HEX — rgb(214, 213, 208), hsl(50°, 7%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 16%).

Tempered Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 50°, 7%, 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#D6D5D0

RGB214, 213, 208

HSL50°, 7%, 83%

HSV50°, 3%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 16

Decimal14079440

CSS RGBrgb(214, 213, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 7%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

Exact match

Dulux

Silver Tea Set SG6H1

ΔE 0.4 · #D5D5D0

Benjamin Moore

Whisper CSP-500

ΔE 0.5 · #D6D6D1

Vista Paint

Ice Age K-822

ΔE 0.6 · #D8D6D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 0.7 · #D4D5D0

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D7D2

Dunn-Edwards

Cloud DEC791

ΔE 0.9 · #D8D7D3

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D7D2

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.1 · #D9D8D3

Sherwin-Williams

Crushed Ice SW7647

ΔE 1.4 · #D6D3CC

Behr

Dove HDC-MD-21

ΔE 1.8 · #DAD5CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.1 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.4 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.7 · #CFD8D2

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D6D5D0

#D1D2D7

Analogous

#D7D3D1

#D6D5D0

#D5D7D1

Triadic

#D6D5D0

#D1D7D6

#D6D1D7

Split-Complementary

#D6D5D0

#D1D5D7

#D3D1D7

Tetradic

#D6D5D0

#D1D7D3

#D1D2D7

#D7D1D5

Monochromatic

#908D7F

#B3B1A8

#D6D5D0

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D6D5D0

#D2D7D1

#D1D2D7

#D6D1D7

Compound

#D6D5D0

#D5D7D1

#D1D2D7

#D3D1D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFDEDA

#E7E6E3

#F1F0EF

Darker

#B0AEA3

#7D7A6B

#49473E

Saturation

#D5D4D3

#D7D6D1

#EBE3BC

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

14.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6D5D0

#D6D5D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D5D0

#D5D5D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D5D0

#D6D4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tempered Gray 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

#E0CCB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D5D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDD1DB

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.

#A1A7C7

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: #D6D5D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D5D0;

CSS Variable

--color-tempered-gray: #D6D5D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tempered-gray': '#D6D5D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D5D0] text-[#D6D5D0]

SCSS

$tempered-gray: #D6D5D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D5D0?

#D6D5D0 is Tempered Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D6D5D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tempered Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Tempered Gray?

Tempered Gray 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 Tempered Gray?

You can download Tempered 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 Tempered Gray?

The hex code is #D6D5D0. In RGB it's 214, 213, 208, and in HSL it's 50°, 7%, 83%.

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