NEUTRALS

Genesis

#D3D4D6

RGB 211, 212, 214 · HSL 220°, 4%, 83% · CMYK 1, 1, 0, 16

Genesis is #D3D4D6 in HEX — rgb(211, 212, 214), hsl(220°, 4%, 83%), cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 16%).

Genesis pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 220°, 4%, 83%. 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#D3D4D6

RGB211, 212, 214

HSL220°, 4%, 83%

HSV220°, 1%, 84%

CMYK1, 1, 0, 16

Decimal13882582

CSS RGBrgb(211, 212, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 4%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

Exact match

Vista Paint

White Palace K-782

ΔE 0.6 · #D4D4D5

Behr

Gray Shimmer MQ3-25

ΔE 0.9 · #D4D6D7

Dunn-Edwards

December Sky DE6352

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D7D9

Dulux

Paramount Design SN4E2

ΔE 1.2 · #D2D6D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 1.4 · #D8D7D9

PPG

Elemental 1011-2

ΔE 1.4 · #D0D3D3

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 1.5 · #D0D4D8

Benjamin Moore

Lavender CSP-515

ΔE 1.5 · #D0D5D8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 1.6 · #D7D7D7

Valspar

Silver Leaf 4006-1A

ΔE 1.7 · #CDD0D2

Sherwin-Williams

Misty SW6232

ΔE 2.1 · #CDD2D2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.7 · #CDCECD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.9 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 3.9 · #CDCDD5

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 5.3 · #C1CDCD

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D3D4D6

#D5D4D2

Analogous

#D2D5D5

#D3D4D6

#D2D2D5

Triadic

#D3D4D6

#D5D2D3

#D3D5D2

Split-Complementary

#D3D4D6

#D5D2D2

#D5D5D2

Tetradic

#D3D4D6

#D5D2D5

#D5D4D2

#D2D5D2

Monochromatic

#82868C

#AAACB1

#D3D4D6

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#D3D4D6

#D4D2D5

#D5D4D2

#D3D5D2

Compound

#D3D4D6

#D2D2D5

#D5D4D2

#D5D5D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBDCDE

#E4E5E6

#EFF0F0

Darker

#A6A8AD

#6F737A

#414347

Saturation

#D3D3D4

#D2D3D5

#BDCCEA

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3D4D6

#D3D4D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3D4D6

#D4D4D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3D4D6

#D3D4D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Genesis 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

#DECCBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3D4D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBD1E0

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.

#C7BAA1

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: #D3D4D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3D4D6;

CSS Variable

--color-genesis: #D3D4D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'genesis': '#D3D4D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3D4D6] text-[#D3D4D6]

SCSS

$genesis: #D3D4D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3D4D6?

#D3D4D6 is Genesis, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D3D4D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Genesis?

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

What colors pair well with Genesis?

Genesis 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 Genesis?

You can download Genesis 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 Genesis?

The hex code is #D3D4D6. In RGB it's 211, 212, 214, and in HSL it's 220°, 4%, 83%.

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