NEUTRALS

Buckwheat

#D4DCD6

RGB 212, 220, 214 · HSL 135°, 10%, 85% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 14

Buckwheat is #D4DCD6 in HEX — rgb(212, 220, 214), hsl(135°, 10%, 85%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 14%).

Buckwheat pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 135°, 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#D4DCD6

RGB212, 220, 214

HSL135°, 10%, 85%

HSV135°, 4%, 86%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 14

Decimal13950166

CSS RGBrgb(212, 220, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 10%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 0.7 · #D5DBD5

Benjamin Moore

Ice 1576

ΔE 1.1 · #D4DAD3

Behr

Wind Fresh White HDC-CT-23

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D9D2

Sherwin-Williams

Window Pane SW6210

ΔE 1.2 · #D7DFD8

Vista Paint

Whispering Waterfall K-855

ΔE 1.4 · #D7DDD9

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 1.5 · #CFD8D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 1.5 · #D8DCD6

PPG

Morning Fog 1144-1

ΔE 1.6 · #D0DBD7

Valspar

Pale Linen 7004-23

ΔE 1.6 · #D8DEDA

Dulux

Silver Grass Half S23A1H

ΔE 1.8 · #D4DAD1

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 2.1 · #D4D8D4

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.2 · #DAE2DD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 2.7 · #D9DCD2

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.2 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4DCD6

#DDD5DB

Analogous

#D7DDD5

#D4DCD6

#D5DDDB

Triadic

#D4DCD6

#D7D5DD

#DDD7D5

Split-Complementary

#D4DCD6

#DBD5DD

#DDD5D7

Tetradic

#D4DCD6

#D5D7DD

#DDD5DB

#DDDBD5

Monochromatic

#819887

#ABBAAF

#D4DCD6

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#D4DCD6

#D5DBDD

#DDD5DB

#DDD7D5

Compound

#D4DCD6

#D5DDDB

#DDD5DB

#DDD5D7

Variations

Lighter

#DDE3DF

#E6EAE7

#F1F3F1

Darker

#A5B6A9

#6A8471

#3D4D41

Saturation

#D8DAD8

#D5DDD7

#C4EECE

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4DCD6

#DAD9D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4DCD6

#DBDBD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4DCD6

#D5DBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Buckwheat 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

#DED2BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4DCD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD7E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#CAA7C1

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: #D4DCD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4DCD6;

CSS Variable

--color-buckwheat: #D4DCD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buckwheat': '#D4DCD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4DCD6] text-[#D4DCD6]

SCSS

$buckwheat: #D4DCD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4DCD6?

#D4DCD6 is Buckwheat, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4DCD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buckwheat?

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

What colors pair well with Buckwheat?

Buckwheat 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 Buckwheat?

You can download Buckwheat 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 Buckwheat?

The hex code is #D4DCD6. In RGB it's 212, 220, 214, and in HSL it's 135°, 10%, 85%.

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