BLUES

Rain Shimmer

#D1D1E3

RGB 209, 209, 227 · HSL 240°, 24%, 85% · CMYK 8, 8, 0, 11

Rain Shimmer is #D1D1E3 in HEX — rgb(209, 209, 227), hsl(240°, 24%, 85%), cmyk(8%, 8%, 0%, 11%).

Rain Shimmer pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 240°, 24%, 85%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#D1D1E3

RGB209, 209, 227

HSL240°, 24%, 85%

HSV240°, 8%, 89%

CMYK8, 8, 0, 11

Decimal13750755

CSS RGBrgb(209, 209, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 24%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Rain Shimmer RB180-01

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2070-60

ΔE 0.6 · #D0D0E1

Valspar

Lavender Mist 4001-7B

ΔE 0.9 · #CECFE1

Dunn-Edwards

Hailstorm DE5925

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D1E1

Dulux

Gregorio Garden Half S43E1H

ΔE 1.5 · #D6D4E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildflower Prairie 1273

ΔE 1.5 · #CCCFE2

Vista Paint

Wildflower Prairie C-1272

ΔE 1.7 · #CBCEE0

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 1.9 · #D6D1E2

PPG

Sweet Emily 1245-3

ΔE 2.4 · #CBD1E1

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 2.9 · #D1CBDF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCDD5

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.7 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.2 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1D1E3

#E2E2D0

Analogous

#D0D9E2

#D1D1E3

#D9D0E2

Triadic

#D1D1E3

#E2D0D0

#D0E2D0

Split-Complementary

#D1D1E3

#E2D9D0

#D9E2D0

Tetradic

#D1D1E3

#E2D0D9

#E2E2D0

#D0E2D9

Monochromatic

#7171A8

#A0A0C5

#D1D1E3

#EFEFF5

Rectangle

#D1D1E3

#E2D0E2

#E2E2D0

#D0E2D0

Compound

#D1D1E3

#D9D0E2

#E2E2D0

#D9E2D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D9E8

#E3E3ED

#EFEFF4

Darker

#9999C2

#585897

#323259

Saturation

#D6D6DC

#D0D0E2

#C1C1F0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D1E3

#CED3E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D1E3

#D1D1E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D1E3

#CFD4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Rain Shimmer lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#DCC9C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D1E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CEEA

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CACAA7

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: #D1D1E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D1E3;

CSS Variable

--color-rain-shimmer: #D1D1E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rain-shimmer': '#D1D1E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D1E3] text-[#D1D1E3]

SCSS

$rain-shimmer: #D1D1E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D1E3?

#D1D1E3 is Rain Shimmer, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D1E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rain Shimmer?

Rain Shimmer works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Rain Shimmer?

Rain Shimmer pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rain Shimmer?

You can download Rain Shimmer 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 Rain Shimmer?

The hex code is #D1D1E3. In RGB it's 209, 209, 227, and in HSL it's 240°, 24%, 85%.

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