NEUTRALS

Ashen Tan

#D4D3C9

RGB 212, 211, 201 · HSL 55°, 11%, 81% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 17

Ashen Tan is #D4D3C9 in HEX — rgb(212, 211, 201), hsl(55°, 11%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 17%).

Ashen Tan pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 55°, 11%, 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#D4D3C9

RGB212, 211, 201

HSL55°, 11%, 81%

HSV55°, 5%, 83%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 17

Decimal13947849

CSS RGBrgb(212, 211, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 11%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ashen Tan N220-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Power Lunch C-571

ΔE 0.9 · #D5D2C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 0.9 · #D4D1C7

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 1 · #D1D1C6

Benjamin Moore

Bruton CW-710

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D2C8

Dulux

Palace Stone SN3H8

ΔE 1.1 · #D3D2CA

Sherwin-Williams

Conservative Gray SW6183

ΔE 1.1 · #D1D0C6

Valspar

Tea Stain 6001-1A

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D5C9

Dunn-Edwards

Muslin DE6227

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D0C5

PPG

Frivolous Folly 1128-2

ΔE 1.7 · #CFD2C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D2C5

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 2.6 · #DDD8CF

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.7 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CDBF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.3 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4D3C9

#C9CAD4

Analogous

#D4CEC9

#D4D3C9

#CFD4C9

Triadic

#D4D3C9

#C9D4D3

#D3C9D4

Split-Complementary

#D4D3C9

#C9CFD4

#CEC9D4

Tetradic

#D4D3C9

#C9D4CE

#C9CAD4

#D4C9CF

Monochromatic

#908E74

#B2B09F

#D4D3C9

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#D4D3C9

#CAD4C9

#C9CAD4

#D3C9D4

Compound

#D4D3C9

#CFD4C9

#C9CAD4

#CEC9D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDDCD4

#E5E4DF

#EFEFED

Darker

#B0AE9B

#7F7D64

#4A493A

Saturation

#D0D0CD

#D4D3C9

#E9E5B4

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D3C9

#D5D2CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D3C9

#D3D3CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D3C9

#D5D1D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ashen Tan 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

#DECBB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D3C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD0D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9C9FC3

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: #D4D3C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4D3C9;

CSS Variable

--color-ashen-tan: #D4D3C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ashen-tan': '#D4D3C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4D3C9] text-[#D4D3C9]

SCSS

$ashen-tan: #D4D3C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D3C9?

#D4D3C9 is Ashen Tan, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4D3C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ashen Tan?

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

What colors pair well with Ashen Tan?

Ashen Tan 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 Ashen Tan?

You can download Ashen Tan 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 Ashen Tan?

The hex code is #D4D3C9. In RGB it's 212, 211, 201, and in HSL it's 55°, 11%, 81%.

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