NEUTRALS

Brume Half

#D6D5D2

RGB 214, 213, 210 · HSL 45°, 5%, 83% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 16

Brume Half is #D6D5D2 in HEX — rgb(214, 213, 210), hsl(45°, 5%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 16%).

Brume Half pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 5%, 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#D6D5D2

RGB214, 213, 210

HSL45°, 5%, 83%

HSV45°, 2%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 16

Decimal14079442

CSS RGBrgb(214, 213, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 5%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Brume Half S12A1H

Exact match

Valspar

Sandstone Gray 7004-18

ΔE 0.7 · #D8D7D4

Dunn-Edwards

Cloud DEC791

ΔE 0.9 · #D8D7D3

Benjamin Moore

Whisper CSP-500

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D6D1

PPG

Wright Cloud White FLLW961

ΔE 1.2 · #D2D4D1

Vista Paint

Whispering Smoke K-831

ΔE 1.2 · #D8D8D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Old Grey Mare 545

ΔE 1.2 · #DAD7D3

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.2 · #D3D5D3

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 1.4 · #D6D7D2

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.5 · #D9D8D3

Behr

Sterling 780E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D3D5D4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 1.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.9 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.7 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 4 · #CFD8D2

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 5.2 · #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

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

#D6D5D2

#D1D3D6

Analogous

#D6D3D1

#D6D5D2

#D5D6D1

Triadic

#D6D5D2

#D1D6D5

#D5D1D6

Split-Complementary

#D6D5D2

#D1D5D6

#D3D1D6

Tetradic

#D6D5D2

#D1D6D3

#D1D3D6

#D6D1D5

Monochromatic

#8D8A81

#B1AFA9

#D6D5D2

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#D6D5D2

#D3D6D1

#D1D3D6

#D5D1D6

Compound

#D6D5D2

#D5D6D1

#D1D3D6

#D3D1D6

Variations

Lighter

#DEDDDB

#E6E6E4

#F0F0EF

Darker

#AEACA5

#7B786E

#484640

Saturation

#D4D4D3

#D6D5D1

#EADFBD

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

14.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6D5D2

#D6D5D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D5D2

#D5D5D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D5D2

#D6D5D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Brume Half 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

#E0CCB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D5D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDD1DD

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.

#A1ABC7

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: #D6D5D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D5D2;

CSS Variable

--color-brume-half: #D6D5D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brume-half': '#D6D5D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D5D2] text-[#D6D5D2]

SCSS

$brume-half: #D6D5D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D5D2?

#D6D5D2 is Brume Half, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D6D5D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brume Half?

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

What colors pair well with Brume Half?

Brume Half 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 Brume Half?

You can download Brume Half 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 Brume Half?

The hex code is #D6D5D2. In RGB it's 214, 213, 210, and in HSL it's 45°, 5%, 83%.

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