NEUTRALS

Road Runner

#CCCEC9

RGB 204, 206, 201 · HSL 84°, 5%, 80% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 19

Road Runner is #CCCEC9 in HEX — rgb(204, 206, 201), hsl(84°, 5%, 80%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 19%).

Road Runner pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 84°, 5%, 80%. 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#CCCEC9

RGB204, 206, 201

HSL84°, 5%, 80%

HSV84°, 2%, 81%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 19

Decimal13422281

CSS RGBrgb(204, 206, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 5%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Road Runner790A-3

Exact match

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Dulux

Lyttelton HalfNZ9B2

ΔE 0.6 · #CECFCA

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Benjamin Moore

StoningtonHC-170

ΔE 0.9 · #CBCCC6

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Sherwin-Williams

PassiveSW7064

ΔE 1.3 · #CBCCC9

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Vista Paint

Fading FogK-830

ΔE 1.3 · #CBCBC7

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Dutch Boy

Laguna White7411

ΔE 1.3 · #C8CDC9

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Farrow & Ball

Skylight205

ΔE 1.4 · #CCD0CD

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Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels524

ΔE 1.7 · #CACECC

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Kilz

Chalk GrayRJ230

ΔE 1.8 · #CED0CE

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Valspar

Notre Dame5006-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #C9C9C3

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PPG

Tornado1009-2

ΔE 1.9 · #D1D3CF

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 2.2 · #CDCECD

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Dunn-Edwards

SilhouetteDE6276

ΔE 2.2 · #CBCDC4

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RAL

Telegrey 47047

ΔE 2.9 · #D0D0D0

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IKEA

IKEA183183

ΔE 4 · #CFD8D2

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Colorhouse

Wool .02Wool-02

ΔE 4.5 · #C1CDCD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CCCEC9

#CBC9CF

Analogous

#CFCEC9

#CCCEC9

#CACFC9

Triadic

#CCCEC9

#C9CDCF

#CFC9CD

Split-Complementary

#CCCEC9

#C9CACF

#CEC9CF

Tetradic

#CCCEC9

#C9CFCE

#CBC9CF

#CFC9CA

Monochromatic

#818679

#A7AAA1

#CCCEC9

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#CCCEC9

#C9CFCB

#CBC9CF

#CFC9CD

Compound

#CCCEC9

#CACFC9

#CBC9CF

#CEC9CF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Road Runner run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F0F0EF

Tint #E7E8E6

Tint #DEE0DC

Tint #D5D7D3

Base #CCCEC9

Shade #A2A59C

Shade #767B6F

Shade #4B4E46

Shade #1F201D

Variations

Lighter

#D7D8D4

#E1E2DF

#EDEEED

Darker

#A4A89E

#71766A

#42453E

Saturation

#CCCDCB

#CDCFC9

#D1E7B1

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCCEC9

#CECDCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCCEC9

#CECECA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCCEC9

#CCCDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Road Runner 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

#D8C7B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCCEC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CCD6

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.

#A999C2

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #CCCEC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCCEC9;

CSS Variable

--color-road-runner: #CCCEC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'road-runner': '#CCCEC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCCEC9] text-[#CCCEC9]

SCSS

$road-runner: #CCCEC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCCEC9?

#CCCEC9 is Road Runner, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCCEC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Road Runner?

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

What colors pair well with Road Runner?

Road Runner 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 Road Runner?

You can download Road Runner 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 Road Runner?

The hex code is #CCCEC9. In RGB it's 204, 206, 201, and in HSL it's 84°, 5%, 80%.

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