NEUTRALS

Cloud

#D8D7D3

RGB 216, 215, 211 · HSL 48°, 6%, 84% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 15

Cloud is #D8D7D3 in HEX — rgb(216, 215, 211), hsl(48°, 6%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 15%).

Cloud pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 48°, 6%, 84%. 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#D8D7D3

RGB216, 215, 211

HSL48°, 6%, 84%

HSV48°, 2%, 85%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 15

Decimal14211027

CSS RGBrgb(216, 215, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 6%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cloud DEC791

Exact match

Vista Paint

Whispering Smoke K-831

ΔE 0.5 · #D8D8D4

Valspar

Sandstone Gray 7004-18

ΔE 0.5 · #D8D7D4

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 0.6 · #D9D8D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Old Grey Mare 545

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD7D3

Benjamin Moore

Whisper CSP-500

ΔE 0.8 · #D6D6D1

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D7D2

Dulux

Brume Half S12A1H

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D5D2

Sherwin-Williams

First Star SW7646

ΔE 0.9 · #DAD9D4

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D7D2

Behr

Jodhpur Tan N180-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DDD9D5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.1 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.7 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.8 · #CFD8D2

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.6 · #DAE2DD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#D8D7D3

#D4D5D9

Analogous

#D9D5D4

#D8D7D3

#D7D9D4

Triadic

#D8D7D3

#D4D9D8

#D8D4D9

Split-Complementary

#D8D7D3

#D4D7D9

#D5D4D9

Tetradic

#D8D7D3

#D4D9D5

#D4D5D9

#D9D4D7

Monochromatic

#918E83

#B5B3AB

#D8D7D3

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D8D7D3

#D5D9D4

#D4D5D9

#D8D4D9

Compound

#D8D7D3

#D7D9D4

#D4D5D9

#D5D4D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0E0DC

#E8E7E5

#F1F1F0

Darker

#B1AFA6

#7E7A6E

#494740

Saturation

#D7D7D5

#D9D8D4

#ECE3C1

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D7D3

#D8D7D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D7D3

#D7D7D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D7D3

#D8D6D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cloud 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

#E1CEB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D7D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD3DE

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.

#A4ABC8

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: #D8D7D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D7D3;

CSS Variable

--color-cloud: #D8D7D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cloud': '#D8D7D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D7D3] text-[#D8D7D3]

SCSS

$cloud: #D8D7D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D7D3?

#D8D7D3 is Cloud, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D8D7D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Cloud?

Cloud 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 Cloud?

You can download Cloud 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 Cloud?

The hex code is #D8D7D3. In RGB it's 216, 215, 211, and in HSL it's 48°, 6%, 84%.

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