NEUTRALS

Knowing

#D4D8DC

RGB 212, 216, 220 · HSL 210°, 10%, 85% · CMYK 4, 2, 0, 14

Knowing is #D4D8DC in HEX — rgb(212, 216, 220), hsl(210°, 10%, 85%), cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 14%).

Knowing pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 10%, 85%. 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#D4D8DC

RGB212, 216, 220

HSL210°, 10%, 85%

HSV210°, 4%, 86%

CMYK4, 2, 0, 14

Decimal13949148

CSS RGBrgb(212, 216, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 10%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Knowing SP2C6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Starry Night SW6540

ΔE 0.8 · #D6D9DE

Dunn-Edwards

Sparkling Frost DE6345

ΔE 1.2 · #D2D5DA

Benjamin Moore

Lavender CSP-515

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D5D8

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 1.4 · #D0D4D8

Behr

Billowing Clouds HDC-CT-16

ΔE 1.5 · #D7DCDF

PPG

Tinsel 1012-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D2D9DB

Valspar

Fragile Blue 7004-10

ΔE 1.8 · #D9DCDE

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 1.9 · #D3D4D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 2.1 · #D8D7D9

Vista Paint

Clear to See K-806

ΔE 2.1 · #D0DADE

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.4 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.5 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.9 · #D7E2E5

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 4.4 · #CDCDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.5 · #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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4D8DC

#DDD9D5

Analogous

#D5DDDD

#D4D8DC

#D5D5DD

Triadic

#D4D8DC

#DDD5D9

#D9DDD5

Split-Complementary

#D4D8DC

#DDD5D5

#DDDDD5

Tetradic

#D4D8DC

#DDD5DD

#DDD9D5

#D5DDD5

Monochromatic

#818C98

#ABB3BA

#D4D8DC

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#D4D8DC

#D9D5DD

#DDD9D5

#D9DDD5

Compound

#D4D8DC

#D5D5DD

#DDD9D5

#DDDDD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDE0E3

#E6E8EA

#F1F2F3

Darker

#A5ADB6

#6A7784

#3D454D

Saturation

#D8D9DA

#D5D9DD

#C4D9EE

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

14.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D8DC

#D6D7DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D8DC

#D7D7DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D8DC

#D4D9D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Knowing 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

#DECFC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D8DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD4E4

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.

#CAB8A7

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: #D4D8DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4D8DC;

CSS Variable

--color-knowing: #D4D8DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'knowing': '#D4D8DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4D8DC] text-[#D4D8DC]

SCSS

$knowing: #D4D8DC;

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#D6DBDC · ΔE 1.9

Violet Dusk

#D9DBE2 · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D8DC?

#D4D8DC is Knowing, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4D8DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Knowing?

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

What colors pair well with Knowing?

Knowing 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 Knowing?

You can download Knowing 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 Knowing?

The hex code is #D4D8DC. In RGB it's 212, 216, 220, and in HSL it's 210°, 10%, 85%.

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