NEUTRALS

Orca White

#D0CCC9

RGB 208, 204, 201 · HSL 26°, 7%, 80% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 18

Orca White is #D0CCC9 in HEX — rgb(208, 204, 201), hsl(26°, 7%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 18%).

Orca White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 26°, 7%, 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#D0CCC9

RGB208, 204, 201

HSL26°, 7%, 80%

HSV26°, 3%, 82%

CMYK0, 2, 3, 18

Decimal13683913

CSS RGBrgb(208, 204, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 7%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 0.4 · #D1CDCA

Sherwin-Williams

Grayish SW6001

ΔE 0.7 · #CFCAC7

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCBC8

Benjamin Moore

Cement 2112-60

ΔE 1.2 · #CECDCB

Dulux

Ghost Town Half S04A1H

ΔE 1.2 · #D4CFCC

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.2 · #D3CFCD

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 1.3 · #D1CEC9

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

ΔE 1.4 · #CCCBC7

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 1.7 · #CBCBC7

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.9 · #CAC7C4

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.1 · #CDCECD

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 2.2 · #D6D2CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.5 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.4 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.8 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 5.3 · #D0D4D8

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 MasstoneOrange 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

#D0CCC9

#C8CCD0

Analogous

#D0C8C9

#D0CCC9

#D0CFC8

Triadic

#D0CCC9

#C8D0CC

#CCC8D0

Split-Complementary

#D0CCC9

#C8D0CF

#C8C9D0

Tetradic

#D0CCC9

#C9D0C8

#C8CCD0

#CFC8D0

Monochromatic

#887E77

#ACA5A0

#D0CCC9

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#D0CCC9

#CCD0C8

#C8CCD0

#CCC8D0

Compound

#D0CCC9

#D0CFC8

#C8CCD0

#C8C9D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D6D3

#E2E0DF

#EEEDEC

Darker

#AAA29C

#796F68

#47413C

Saturation

#CDCCCB

#D0CCC8

#E7C8B1

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CCC9

#CECDCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CCC9

#CDCDC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CCC9

#D0CCCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Orca White 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

#DBC6B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CCC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CBD6

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.

#99B0C2

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: #D0CCC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CCC9;

CSS Variable

--color-orca-white: #D0CCC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orca-white': '#D0CCC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CCC9] text-[#D0CCC9]

SCSS

$orca-white: #D0CCC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CCC9?

#D0CCC9 is Orca White, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0CCC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orca White?

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

What colors pair well with Orca White?

Orca White 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 Orca White?

You can download Orca White 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 Orca White?

The hex code is #D0CCC9. In RGB it's 208, 204, 201, and in HSL it's 26°, 7%, 80%.

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