#D0CED1
- Brightness
- 206.9
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 280°, 3%, 81%
- HSV V %
- 82%
- Lab
- 83.0, 1.2, -1.3
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 1%, 0%, 18%
- PNG size
- 5.4 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted cool hue
Black text
13.43:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.56:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (13.43:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #D0CED1
Common Name: Light Cool Grey
RGB: 208, 206, 209
HSL: 240, 5%, 82%
Contrast vs White: 3.3 (AA pass)
Contrast vs Black: 13.3 (AA pass)
Mood: This soft and balanced color provides a sense of tranquility and calm. Often used in minimalistic designs, it offers a clean and modern aesthetic. It feels understated and refined, making it ideal for contemporary environments. Its low saturation gives it a subtle elegance, often conveying professionalism or a subtle sophistication.
Notable Matches:
- Natural Color System: S 1502-R50B - #D0CED1
- Behr Paint: Silver Screen - #CDCECF
- Pantone FHI: Lunar Rock - #C7C8CA
- Dunn-Edwards: Clouded Vision - #D1D0D1
Why Designers Use It:
- Versatile Neutrality: This color’s neutral and subdued tone makes it incredibly versatile. Designers often use it in environments where balance and calm are desired, such as offices, galleries, and modern interiors.
- Subtle Elegance: It’s often used in luxury branding and interior design, where subtlety and refinement are key. Its low saturation gives a sophisticated, understated look without overpowering other elements in the design.
- Modern Aesthetic: The soft gray tone is popular in contemporary design trends, making it suitable for tech companies, modern furniture, and corporate branding. It aligns well with other minimalist color palettes.
- Natural Associations: The color evokes soft cloud cover or morning fog, which contributes to its calming properties. In some regions, it’s seen as a color that blends with nature and is associated with minimalist and Scandinavian design traditions.