NEUTRALS

Blowing Smoke

#D2D1D0

RGB 210, 209, 208 · HSL 30°, 2%, 82% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 18

Blowing Smoke is #D2D1D0 in HEX — rgb(210, 209, 208), hsl(30°, 2%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 18%).

Blowing Smoke pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 2%, 82%. 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#D2D1D0

RGB210, 209, 208

HSL30°, 2%, 82%

HSV30°, 1%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 18

Decimal13816272

CSS RGBrgb(210, 209, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 2%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 0.7 · #D3D3D2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 0.8 · #D0D0D0

Vista Paint

Cool Elegance C-516

ΔE 1.2 · #D0CFD0

Dulux

Manorburn Double NZ9A2

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D1CE

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.3 · #D3CFCD

Valspar

White Pepper 4001-1A

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D3D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Elegance 517

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCFD0

PPG

Elusion 1005-2

ΔE 1.4 · #D2CFCC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.4 · #CDCECD

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 1.4 · #CED0CE

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1451

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D0D1

Behr

Sterling 780E-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D3D5D4

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 1.7 · #D3D5D3

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.3 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.4 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.3 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#D2D1D0

#D0D1D2

Analogous

#D2D0D0

#D2D1D0

#D2D2D0

Triadic

#D2D1D0

#D0D2D1

#D1D0D2

Split-Complementary

#D2D1D0

#D0D2D2

#D0D0D2

Tetradic

#D2D1D0

#D0D2D0

#D0D1D2

#D2D0D2

Monochromatic

#878582

#ADABA9

#D2D1D0

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#D2D1D0

#D1D2D0

#D0D1D2

#D1D0D2

Compound

#D2D1D0

#D2D2D0

#D0D1D2

#D0D0D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBDADA

#E4E3E3

#EFEFEF

Darker

#A9A7A5

#767370

#444341

Saturation

#D1D1D1

#D2D1D0

#E9D1BA

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2D1D0

#D2D1D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2D1D0

#D1D1D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2D1D0

#D2D1D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blowing Smoke 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

#DDC9B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2D1D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CACEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#9EB2C5

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: #D2D1D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2D1D0;

CSS Variable

--color-blowing-smoke: #D2D1D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blowing-smoke': '#D2D1D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2D1D0] text-[#D2D1D0]

SCSS

$blowing-smoke: #D2D1D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2D1D0?

#D2D1D0 is Blowing Smoke, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D2D1D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blowing Smoke?

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

What colors pair well with Blowing Smoke?

Blowing Smoke 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 Blowing Smoke?

You can download Blowing Smoke 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 Blowing Smoke?

The hex code is #D2D1D0. In RGB it's 210, 209, 208, and in HSL it's 30°, 2%, 82%.

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