NEUTRALS

Blue

#D1D9DA

RGB 209, 217, 218 · HSL 187°, 11%, 84% · CMYK 4, 0, 0, 15

Blue is #D1D9DA in HEX — rgb(209, 217, 218), hsl(187°, 11%, 84%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 15%).

Blue pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 187°, 11%, 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#D1D9DA

RGB209, 217, 218

HSL187°, 11%, 84%

HSV187°, 4%, 85%

CMYK4, 0, 0, 15

Decimal13752794

CSS RGBrgb(209, 217, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 11%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1625

Exact match

PPG

Tinsel 1012-3

ΔE 0.6 · #D2D9DB

Behr

Urban Mist PPU12-13

ΔE 0.9 · #D3DBDB

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 1 · #D4DBDB

Valspar

Azure Snow 5001-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D9D8

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.2 · #D5DBDB

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Spotlight DE6324

ΔE 1.5 · #CFD5D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 1.6 · #D6DDDD

Dulux

Paramount Design SN4E2

ΔE 1.7 · #D2D6D8

Sherwin-Williams

Olympus White SW6253

ΔE 1.7 · #D4D8D7

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.2 · #D2DDDB

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.8 · #D3D4D6

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.9 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.4 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.4 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.7 · #E2E2E2

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

#D1D9DA

#DBD3D2

Analogous

#D2DBD7

#D1D9DA

#D2D5DB

Triadic

#D1D9DA

#DBD2DA

#DADBD2

Split-Complementary

#D1D9DA

#DBD2D5

#DBD7D2

Tetradic

#D1D9DA

#D7D2DB

#DBD3D2

#D5DBD2

Monochromatic

#7D9497

#A7B7B9

#D1D9DA

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#D1D9DA

#D3D2DB

#DBD3D2

#DADBD2

Compound

#D1D9DA

#D2D5DB

#DBD3D2

#DBD7D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBE1E2

#E4E8E9

#F0F2F2

Darker

#A2B3B5

#688184

#3C4B4D

Saturation

#D5D7D8

#D2DADB

#C0E8ED

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D9DA

#D5D6DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D9DA

#D8D8DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D9DA

#D1D9D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blue 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

#DCCFBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D9DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D4E3

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.

#C8A8A4

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: #D1D9DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D9DA;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #D1D9DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#D1D9DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D9DA] text-[#D1D9DA]

SCSS

$blue: #D1D9DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D9DA?

#D1D9DA is Blue, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D9DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Blue?

Blue 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 Blue?

You can download Blue 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 Blue?

The hex code is #D1D9DA. In RGB it's 209, 217, 218, and in HSL it's 187°, 11%, 84%.

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