NEUTRALS

Sculptural Silver

#D1DAD5

RGB 209, 218, 213 · HSL 147°, 11%, 84% · CMYK 4, 0, 2, 15

Sculptural Silver is #D1DAD5 in HEX — rgb(209, 218, 213), hsl(147°, 11%, 84%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 15%).

Sculptural Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 147°, 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#D1DAD5

RGB209, 218, 213

HSL147°, 11%, 84%

HSV147°, 4%, 85%

CMYK4, 0, 2, 15

Decimal13753045

CSS RGBrgb(209, 218, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 11%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sculptural Silver DE6296

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 0.9 · #CFD8D2

PPG

Morning Fog 1144-1

ΔE 0.9 · #D0DBD7

Behr

Wind Fresh White HDC-CT-23

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D9D2

Benjamin Moore

Nelson CW-635

ΔE 1.2 · #CFD7D1

Valspar

Winter in Paris 5002-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #CFD7D1

Vista Paint

Whispering Waterfall K-855

ΔE 1.8 · #D7DDD9

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.9 · #D4D8D4

Dulux

White Box Half S26A1H

ΔE 2.1 · #CEDCD5

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 2.1 · #D8DCD6

Sherwin-Williams

Window Pane SW6210

ΔE 2.1 · #D7DFD8

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.9 · #D5DBDB

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.9 · #DAE2DD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.9 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1DAD5

#DBD2D7

Analogous

#D2DBD2

#D1DAD5

#D2DBDA

Triadic

#D1DAD5

#D6D2DB

#DBD6D2

Split-Complementary

#D1DAD5

#DAD2DB

#DBD2D2

Tetradic

#D1DAD5

#D2D2DB

#DBD2D7

#DBDAD2

Monochromatic

#7D9788

#A7B9AF

#D1DAD5

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#D1DAD5

#D2D7DB

#DBD2D7

#DBD6D2

Compound

#D1DAD5

#D2DBDA

#DBD2D7

#DBD2D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBE2DE

#E4E9E6

#F0F2F1

Darker

#A2B5AA

#688474

#3C4D44

Saturation

#D5D8D6

#D2DBD6

#C0EDD4

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

14.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1DAD5

#D7D7D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1DAD5

#D9D9D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1DAD5

#D2D9D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sculptural Silver 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

#DCD0BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1DAD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D5DF

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.

#C8A4B8

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: #D1DAD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1DAD5;

CSS Variable

--color-sculptural-silver: #D1DAD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sculptural-silver': '#D1DAD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1DAD5] text-[#D1DAD5]

SCSS

$sculptural-silver: #D1DAD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1DAD5?

#D1DAD5 is Sculptural Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1DAD5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sculptural Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Sculptural Silver?

Sculptural Silver 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 Sculptural Silver?

You can download Sculptural Silver 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 Sculptural Silver?

The hex code is #D1DAD5. In RGB it's 209, 218, 213, and in HSL it's 147°, 11%, 84%.

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