NEUTRALS

Cumberland Fog

#DADBDF

RGB 218, 219, 223 · HSL 228°, 7%, 86% · CMYK 2, 2, 0, 13

Cumberland Fog is #DADBDF in HEX — rgb(218, 219, 223), hsl(228°, 7%, 86%), cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 13%).

Cumberland Fog pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 228°, 7%, 86%. 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#DADBDF

RGB218, 219, 223

HSL228°, 7%, 86%

HSV228°, 2%, 87%

CMYK2, 2, 0, 13

Decimal14343135

CSS RGBrgb(218, 219, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 7%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cumberland Fog 1168-2

Exact match

Dulux

Anon Quarter S43A1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #D9DBDF

Sherwin-Williams

Starry Night SW6540

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D9DE

Valspar

Fragile Blue 7004-10

ΔE 1.3 · #D9DCDE

Behr

Billowing Clouds HDC-CT-16

ΔE 1.5 · #D7DCDF

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1409

ΔE 1.6 · #DADCE3

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Setting DE6359

ΔE 1.7 · #D8DADB

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 1.8 · #D8D7D9

Vista Paint

Romance in Bloom K-94

ΔE 1.9 · #D8DCE3

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 2 · #DFE0E2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.8 · #D5DBDB

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.9 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.2 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DADBDF

#DEDDD9

Analogous

#D9DCDE

#DADBDF

#DAD9DE

Triadic

#DADBDF

#DED9DA

#DADED9

Split-Complementary

#DADBDF

#DEDAD9

#DCDED9

Tetradic

#DADBDF

#DED9DC

#DEDDD9

#D9DEDA

Monochromatic

#878A97

#B0B2BA

#DADBDF

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#DADBDF

#DDD9DE

#DEDDD9

#DADED9

Compound

#DADBDF

#DAD9DE

#DEDDD9

#DCDED9

Variations

Lighter

#E0E1E4

#E8E9EB

#F2F2F3

Darker

#AAACB5

#6F7382

#41434C

Saturation

#DBDBDC

#D9DADE

#C8D0EE

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DADBDF

#DADBE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DADBDF

#DBDBDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DADBDF

#DADCDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cumberland 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

#E3D1C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DADBDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D6E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#CCC5A9

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: #DADBDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DADBDF;

CSS Variable

--color-cumberland-fog: #DADBDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cumberland-fog': '#DADBDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DADBDF] text-[#DADBDF]

SCSS

$cumberland-fog: #DADBDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DADBDF?

#DADBDF is Cumberland Fog, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DADBDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cumberland Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Cumberland Fog?

Cumberland 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 Cumberland Fog?

You can download Cumberland 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 Cumberland Fog?

The hex code is #DADBDF. In RGB it's 218, 219, 223, and in HSL it's 228°, 7%, 86%.

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