NEUTRALS

Lady Nicole

#D6D6CC

RGB 214, 214, 204 · HSL 60°, 11%, 82% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 16

Lady Nicole is #D6D6CC in HEX — rgb(214, 214, 204), hsl(60°, 11%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 16%).

Lady Nicole pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 11%, 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#D6D6CC

RGB214, 214, 204

HSL60°, 11%, 82%

HSV60°, 5%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 16

Decimal14079692

CSS RGBrgb(214, 214, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 11%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lady Nicole C-29

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lady Nicole 30

ΔE 0.5 · #D6D6CD

Dulux

Pipe Clay Half S16A1H

ΔE 0.8 · #D8D6CC

Valspar

Silver Splendor 7006-20

ΔE 1.1 · #D7D6CA

Behr

Ashen Tan N220-2

ΔE 1.1 · #D4D3C9

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2137-60

ΔE 1.2 · #D4D5CD

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 1.2 · #DAD7CD

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 1.7 · #DBD7CE

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.8 · #D9DAD2

Sherwin-Williams

Filmy Green SW6190

ΔE 1.8 · #D1D3C7

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 2.2 · #D9DCD2

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 2.5 · #D3D9CD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.8 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.8 · #D9D9C8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.4 · #CDCECD

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

#D6D6CC

#CCCCD6

Analogous

#D6D1CC

#D6D6CC

#D1D6CC

Triadic

#D6D6CC

#CCD6D6

#D6CCD6

Split-Complementary

#D6D6CC

#CCD1D6

#D1CCD6

Tetradic

#D6D6CC

#CCD6D1

#CCCCD6

#D6CCD1

Monochromatic

#929277

#B4B4A2

#D6D6CC

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#D6D6CC

#CCD6CC

#CCCCD6

#D6CCD6

Compound

#D6D6CC

#D1D6CC

#CCCCD6

#D1CCD6

Variations

Lighter

#DEDED6

#E6E6E1

#F0F0EE

Darker

#B1B19D

#818165

#4B4B3A

Saturation

#D3D3D0

#D6D6CC

#EBEBB8

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

#D6D6CC

#D7D5CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D6CC

#D6D6CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D6CC

#D7D4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lady Nicole 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

#E0CDB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D6CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDD2D8

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.

#9E9EC5

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: #D6D6CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D6CC;

CSS Variable

--color-lady-nicole: #D6D6CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lady-nicole': '#D6D6CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D6CC] text-[#D6D6CC]

SCSS

$lady-nicole: #D6D6CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D6CC?

#D6D6CC is Lady Nicole, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D6D6CC warm or cool?

Lady Nicole reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lady Nicole?

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

What colors pair well with Lady Nicole?

Lady Nicole 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 Lady Nicole?

You can download Lady Nicole 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 Lady Nicole?

The hex code is #D6D6CC. In RGB it's 214, 214, 204, and in HSL it's 60°, 11%, 82%.

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