NEUTRALS

So Dainty

#D4CAD3

RGB 212, 202, 211 · HSL 306°, 10%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 0, 17

So Dainty is #D4CAD3 in HEX — rgb(212, 202, 211), hsl(306°, 10%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 0%, 17%).

So Dainty pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 306°, 10%, 81%. 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#D4CAD3

RGB212, 202, 211

HSL306°, 10%, 81%

HSV306°, 5%, 83%

CMYK0, 5, 0, 17

Decimal13945555

CSS RGBrgb(212, 202, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(306, 10%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

Exact match

Behr

French Taupe 120E-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D2C8D0

Vista Paint

Shy Violet K-45

ΔE 1.6 · #D0CAD4

Dulux

Puffball Half S45C1H

ΔE 1.8 · #D9CED5

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.1 · #D1C6D2

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #CECAD3

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.2 · #CDC8D2

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2117-60

ΔE 2.7 · #D1CED7

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Lilac 1218

ΔE 2.7 · #D5C6CC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 3.8 · #D5CFDE

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 4.2 · #D4CBCC

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.8 · #DDCBCD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4CAD3

#CAD3CB

Analogous

#D0CAD3

#D4CAD3

#D3CACE

Triadic

#D4CAD3

#D2D3CA

#CAD2D3

Split-Complementary

#D4CAD3

#CED3CA

#CAD3D0

Tetradic

#D4CAD3

#D3D0CA

#CAD3CB

#CACED3

Monochromatic

#8F768C

#B1A0AF

#D4CAD3

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#D4CAD3

#D3CBCA

#CAD3CB

#CAD2D3

Compound

#D4CAD3

#D3CACE

#CAD3CB

#CAD3D0

Variations

Lighter

#DCD4DB

#E4DFE4

#EFEDEF

Darker

#AF9CAD

#7E657C

#4A3A48

Saturation

#D0CDD0

#D3CAD2

#E9B4E4

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4CAD3

#CDCED4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4CAD3

#CCCCD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4CAD3

#D3CCCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

So Dainty 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

#DEC4B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4CAD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC9DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#9CC3A0

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: #D4CAD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4CAD3;

CSS Variable

--color-so-dainty: #D4CAD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'so-dainty': '#D4CAD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4CAD3] text-[#D4CAD3]

SCSS

$so-dainty: #D4CAD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4CAD3?

#D4CAD3 is So Dainty, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4CAD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with So Dainty?

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

What colors pair well with So Dainty?

So Dainty 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 So Dainty?

You can download So Dainty 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 So Dainty?

The hex code is #D4CAD3. In RGB it's 212, 202, 211, and in HSL it's 306°, 10%, 81%.

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