NEUTRALS

Snow Quartz

#D2D8DA

RGB 210, 216, 218 · HSL 195°, 10%, 84% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 15

Snow Quartz is #D2D8DA in HEX — rgb(210, 216, 218), hsl(195°, 10%, 84%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 15%).

Snow Quartz pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 195°, 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#D2D8DA

RGB210, 216, 218

HSL195°, 10%, 84%

HSV195°, 4%, 85%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 15

Decimal13818074

CSS RGBrgb(210, 216, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 10%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tinsel 1012-3

ΔE 0.5 · #D2D9DB

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1625

ΔE 0.9 · #D1D9DA

Dulux

Paramount Design SN4E2

ΔE 0.9 · #D2D6D8

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Spotlight DE6324

ΔE 1.1 · #CFD5D7

Valspar

Pelican 4007-1A

ΔE 1.3 · #D1D6D6

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 1.5 · #D4DBDB

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.5 · #D5DBDB

Behr

Urban Mist PPU12-13

ΔE 1.5 · #D3DBDB

Sherwin-Williams

Olympus White SW6253

ΔE 1.7 · #D4D8D7

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 1.8 · #D0D4D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 2 · #D6DDDD

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.1 · #D3D4D6

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.4 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.7 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.6 · #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 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

#D2D8DA

#DAD4D2

Analogous

#D2DAD8

#D2D8DA

#D2D4DA

Triadic

#D2D8DA

#DAD2D8

#D8DAD2

Split-Complementary

#D2D8DA

#DAD2D4

#DAD8D2

Tetradic

#D2D8DA

#D8D2DA

#DAD4D2

#D4DAD2

Monochromatic

#7E9095

#A8B4B8

#D2D8DA

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#D2D8DA

#D4D2DA

#DAD4D2

#D8DAD2

Compound

#D2D8DA

#D2D4DA

#DAD4D2

#DAD8D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBE0E2

#E4E8E9

#F0F1F2

Darker

#A3B0B4

#697C83

#3D484C

Saturation

#D5D7D7

#D2D8DA

#C0E1ED

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

14.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2D8DA

#D5D6DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2D8DA

#D7D7DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2D8DA

#D2D8D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Snow Quartz 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

#DDCFBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2D8DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAD4E3

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.

#C8ADA4

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: #D2D8DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2D8DA;

CSS Variable

--color-snow-quartz: #D2D8DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snow-quartz': '#D2D8DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2D8DA] text-[#D2D8DA]

SCSS

$snow-quartz: #D2D8DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2D8DA?

#D2D8DA is Snow Quartz, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D2D8DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Snow Quartz?

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

What colors pair well with Snow Quartz?

Snow Quartz 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 Snow Quartz?

You can download Snow Quartz 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 Snow Quartz?

The hex code is #D2D8DA. In RGB it's 210, 216, 218, and in HSL it's 195°, 10%, 84%.

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