NEUTRALS

Tinsel

#D2D9DB

RGB 210, 217, 219 · HSL 193°, 11%, 84% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 14

Tinsel is #D2D9DB in HEX — rgb(210, 217, 219), hsl(193°, 11%, 84%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 14%).

Tinsel pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 193°, 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#D2D9DB

RGB210, 217, 219

HSL193°, 11%, 84%

HSV193°, 4%, 86%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 14

Decimal13818331

CSS RGBrgb(210, 217, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 11%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tinsel 1012-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1625

ΔE 0.6 · #D1D9DA

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 1.2 · #D4DBDB

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.3 · #D5DBDB

Behr

Urban Mist PPU12-13

ΔE 1.3 · #D3DBDB

Dulux

Paramount Design SN4E2

ΔE 1.4 · #D2D6D8

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Spotlight DE6324

ΔE 1.4 · #CFD5D7

Valspar

Rising Tide 4008-3A

ΔE 1.5 · #D4DDDF

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 1.7 · #D6DDDD

Sherwin-Williams

Hinting Blue SW6519

ΔE 1.7 · #CED9DD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.1 · #D0D4D8

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.5 · #D3D4D6

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.7 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.3 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.4 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.5 · #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

#D2D9DB

#DBD4D2

Analogous

#D2DBD8

#D2D9DB

#D2D4DB

Triadic

#D2D9DB

#DBD2D9

#D9DBD2

Split-Complementary

#D2D9DB

#DBD2D4

#DBD8D2

Tetradic

#D2D9DB

#D8D2DB

#DBD4D2

#D4DBD2

Monochromatic

#7D9197

#A7B5B9

#D2D9DB

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#D2D9DB

#D4D2DB

#DBD4D2

#D9DBD2

Compound

#D2D9DB

#D2D4DB

#DBD4D2

#DBD8D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBE0E2

#E4E8E9

#F0F1F2

Darker

#A2B1B5

#687E84

#3C494D

Saturation

#D5D7D8

#D2D9DB

#C0E3ED

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

14.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2D9DB

#D6D7DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2D9DB

#D8D8DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2D9DB

#D2D9D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tinsel 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.

#D2D9DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAD4E4

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.

#C8ACA4

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: #D2D9DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2D9DB;

CSS Variable

--color-tinsel: #D2D9DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tinsel': '#D2D9DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2D9DB] text-[#D2D9DB]

SCSS

$tinsel: #D2D9DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2D9DB?

#D2D9DB is Tinsel, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D2D9DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tinsel?

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

What colors pair well with Tinsel?

Tinsel 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 Tinsel?

You can download Tinsel 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 Tinsel?

The hex code is #D2D9DB. In RGB it's 210, 217, 219, and in HSL it's 193°, 11%, 84%.

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