NEUTRALS

Summer Shade

#D1D9D7

RGB 209, 217, 215 · HSL 165°, 10%, 84% · CMYK 4, 0, 1, 15

Summer Shade is #D1D9D7 in HEX — rgb(209, 217, 215), hsl(165°, 10%, 84%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 15%).

Summer Shade pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 165°, 10%, 84%. 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#D1D9D7

RGB209, 217, 215

HSL165°, 10%, 84%

HSV165°, 4%, 85%

CMYK4, 0, 1, 15

Decimal13752791

CSS RGBrgb(209, 217, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 10%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Season DE6310

ΔE 0.5 · #D1D8D6

Valspar

Azure Snow 5001-1A

ΔE 0.6 · #D0D9D8

Behr

Urban Mist PPU12-13

ΔE 1.3 · #D3DBDB

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 1.4 · #D4DBDB

Sherwin-Williams

Olympus White SW6253

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D8D7

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 1.6 · #D2DDDB

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.6 · #D5DBDB

PPG

Morning Fog 1144-1

ΔE 1.6 · #D0DBD7

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1625

ΔE 1.6 · #D1D9DA

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D8D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 1.9 · #D6DDDD

Dulux

Terrace White SN4F1

ΔE 1.9 · #D7DAD8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.1 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.5 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.4 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1D9D7

#DAD2D4

Analogous

#D2DAD4

#D1D9D7

#D2D8DA

Triadic

#D1D9D7

#D8D2DA

#DAD8D2

Split-Complementary

#D1D9D7

#DAD2D8

#DAD4D2

Tetradic

#D1D9D7

#D4D2DA

#DAD2D4

#D8DAD2

Monochromatic

#7E9590

#A8B8B4

#D1D9D7

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#D1D9D7

#D2D4DA

#DAD2D4

#DAD8D2

Compound

#D1D9D7

#D2D8DA

#DAD2D4

#DAD4D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBE2E0

#E4E9E8

#F0F2F1

Darker

#A3B4B0

#69837C

#3D4C48

Saturation

#D5D7D7

#D2DAD8

#C0EDE1

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D9D7

#D6D6D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D9D7

#D8D8D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D9D7

#D1D9D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Summer Shade 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

#DCCFBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D9D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D4E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C8A4AD

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: #D1D9D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D9D7;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-shade: #D1D9D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-shade': '#D1D9D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D9D7] text-[#D1D9D7]

SCSS

$summer-shade: #D1D9D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D9D7?

#D1D9D7 is Summer Shade, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D9D7 warm or cool?

Summer Shade reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Summer Shade?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Shade?

Summer Shade 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 Summer Shade?

You can download Summer Shade 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 Summer Shade?

The hex code is #D1D9D7. In RGB it's 209, 217, 215, and in HSL it's 165°, 10%, 84%.

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