NEUTRALS

Ante Meridian

#D4D8CF

RGB 212, 216, 207 · HSL 87°, 10%, 83% · CMYK 2, 0, 4, 15

Ante Meridian is #D4D8CF in HEX — rgb(212, 216, 207), hsl(87°, 10%, 83%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 15%).

Ante Meridian pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 87°, 10%, 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#D4D8CF

RGB212, 216, 207

HSL87°, 10%, 83%

HSV87°, 4%, 85%

CMYK2, 0, 4, 15

Decimal13949135

CSS RGBrgb(212, 216, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(87, 10%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ante Meridian 5005-1B

Exact match

Dulux

Cippolino Half S21A1H

ΔE 0.7 · #D5DAD1

Benjamin Moore

Moonshine 2140-60

ΔE 0.9 · #D7D9D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Lady Nicole 30

ΔE 1.5 · #D6D6CD

Vista Paint

Lady Nicole C-29

ΔE 1.6 · #D6D6CC

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.6 · #D9DAD2

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 1.6 · #D9DCD2

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 1.7 · #D3D9CD

PPG

Anonymous 1128-1

ΔE 1.7 · #DADCD3

Behr

Wind Fresh White HDC-CT-23

ΔE 1.8 · #D1D9D2

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 2.3 · #CDD2CA

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 2.4 · #D6D7D2

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.6 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.2 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.4 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4D8CF

#D3CFD8

Analogous

#D8D8CF

#D4D8CF

#D0D8CF

Triadic

#D4D8CF

#CFD4D8

#D8CFD4

Split-Complementary

#D4D8CF

#CFD0D8

#D8CFD8

Tetradic

#D4D8CF

#CFD8D8

#D3CFD8

#D8CFD0

Monochromatic

#88937B

#AEB6A5

#D4D8CF

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#D4D8CF

#CFD8D3

#D3CFD8

#D8CFD4

Compound

#D4D8CF

#D0D8CF

#D3CFD8

#D8CFD8

Variations

Lighter

#DDE0D9

#E5E7E3

#F0F1EF

Darker

#AAB2A0

#768168

#454C3C

Saturation

#D4D5D2

#D4D8CF

#D6EBBC

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D8CF

#D8D6D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D8CF

#D7D7D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D8CF

#D5D7D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ante Meridian 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

#DECFB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D8CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD4DB

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.

#B2A1C7

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: #D4D8CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4D8CF;

CSS Variable

--color-ante-meridian: #D4D8CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ante-meridian': '#D4D8CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4D8CF] text-[#D4D8CF]

SCSS

$ante-meridian: #D4D8CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D8CF?

#D4D8CF is Ante Meridian, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4D8CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ante Meridian?

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

What colors pair well with Ante Meridian?

Ante Meridian 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 Ante Meridian?

You can download Ante Meridian 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 Ante Meridian?

The hex code is #D4D8CF. In RGB it's 212, 216, 207, and in HSL it's 87°, 10%, 83%.

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