NEUTRALS

Sparkling Frost

#D2D5DA

RGB 210, 213, 218 · HSL 217°, 10%, 84% · CMYK 4, 2, 0, 15

Sparkling Frost is #D2D5DA in HEX — rgb(210, 213, 218), hsl(217°, 10%, 84%), cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 15%).

Sparkling Frost pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 217°, 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#D2D5DA

RGB210, 213, 218

HSL217°, 10%, 84%

HSV217°, 4%, 85%

CMYK4, 2, 0, 15

Decimal13817306

CSS RGBrgb(210, 213, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 10%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sparkling Frost DE6345

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 0.8 · #D0D4D8

Dulux

Knowing SP2C6

ΔE 1.2 · #D4D8DC

Benjamin Moore

Lavender CSP-515

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D5D8

Sherwin-Williams

Starry Night SW6540

ΔE 1.4 · #D6D9DE

Behr

Will O The Wisp MQ3-59

ΔE 1.4 · #D5D6DD

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 1.7 · #D3D4D6

PPG

Twinkle Blue 1165-2

ΔE 2.1 · #D0D7DF

Valspar

Orchid Ash 4003-3B

ΔE 2.1 · #D2D8E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 2.3 · #D8D7D9

Vista Paint

White Palace K-782

ΔE 2.4 · #D4D4D5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.9 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.4 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.1 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5 · #D7E2E5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2D5DA

#DAD7D2

Analogous

#D2D9DA

#D2D5DA

#D3D2DA

Triadic

#D2D5DA

#DAD2D5

#D5DAD2

Split-Complementary

#D2D5DA

#DAD3D2

#D9DAD2

Tetradic

#D2D5DA

#DAD2D9

#DAD7D2

#D2DAD3

Monochromatic

#7E8795

#A8AEB8

#D2D5DA

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#D2D5DA

#D7D2DA

#DAD7D2

#D5DAD2

Compound

#D2D5DA

#D3D2DA

#DAD7D2

#D9DAD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBDEE2

#E4E6E9

#F0F0F2

Darker

#A3A9B4

#697383

#3D434C

Saturation

#D5D6D7

#D2D5DA

#C0D1ED

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2D5DA

#D3D4DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2D5DA

#D4D4D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2D5DA

#D2D6D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sparkling Frost 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

#DDCCBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2D5DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAD1E3

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.

#C8BAA4

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: #D2D5DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2D5DA;

CSS Variable

--color-sparkling-frost: #D2D5DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sparkling-frost': '#D2D5DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2D5DA] text-[#D2D5DA]

SCSS

$sparkling-frost: #D2D5DA;

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#CFD4D7 · ΔE 1.4

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#D6D8DF · ΔE 1.6

Violet Dusk

#D9DBE2 · ΔE 2.5

Beacon Gray

#CDD7DE · ΔE 2.7

Slip

#D6D2D5 · ΔE 2.8

Blue Lace

#D0D8D9 · ΔE 2.9

Gray Cloud

#D7DCDE · ΔE 2.9

Violet Mist

#C9D0D8 · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2D5DA?

#D2D5DA is Sparkling Frost, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D2D5DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sparkling Frost?

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

What colors pair well with Sparkling Frost?

Sparkling Frost 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 Sparkling Frost?

You can download Sparkling Frost 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 Sparkling Frost?

The hex code is #D2D5DA. In RGB it's 210, 213, 218, and in HSL it's 217°, 10%, 84%.

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