NEUTRALS

Thin Cloud

#D4DCDA

RGB 212, 220, 218 · HSL 165°, 10%, 85% · CMYK 4, 0, 1, 14

Thin Cloud is #D4DCDA in HEX — rgb(212, 220, 218), hsl(165°, 10%, 85%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 14%).

Thin Cloud pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 165°, 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#D4DCDA

RGB212, 220, 218

HSL165°, 10%, 85%

HSV165°, 4%, 86%

CMYK4, 0, 1, 14

Decimal13950170

CSS RGBrgb(212, 220, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 10%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 868

ΔE 0.9 · #D5DEDD

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 1.1 · #D2DDDB

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 1.1 · #D4DBDB

Behr

Urban Mist PPU12-13

ΔE 1.1 · #D3DBDB

PPG

Sea Frost 1037-1

ΔE 1.1 · #D5DCDC

Valspar

Seashore Fog 7004-22

ΔE 1.2 · #D8DDDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 1.2 · #D6DDDD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.3 · #D5DBDB

Dunn-Edwards

Rainy Season DE6310

ΔE 1.4 · #D1D8D6

Sherwin-Williams

Mountain Air SW6224

ΔE 1.5 · #D8E0DF

Dulux

Terrace White SN4F1

ΔE 1.8 · #D7DAD8

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 2.1 · #D4D8D4

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.6 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.3 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.1 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4DCDA

#DDD5D7

Analogous

#D5DDD7

#D4DCDA

#D5DBDD

Triadic

#D4DCDA

#DBD5DD

#DDDBD5

Split-Complementary

#D4DCDA

#DDD5DB

#DDD7D5

Tetradic

#D4DCDA

#D7D5DD

#DDD5D7

#DBDDD5

Monochromatic

#819892

#ABBAB6

#D4DCDA

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#D4DCDA

#D5D7DD

#DDD5D7

#DDDBD5

Compound

#D4DCDA

#D5DBDD

#DDD5D7

#DDD7D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDE3E2

#E6EAE9

#F1F3F2

Darker

#A5B6B2

#6A847E

#3D4D49

Saturation

#D8DAD9

#D5DDDB

#C4EEE3

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

15.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4DCDA

#D9D9DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4DCDA

#DBDBDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4DCDA

#D4DCDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Thin Cloud 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

#DED2BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4DCDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD7E3

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.

#CAA7AF

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: #D4DCDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4DCDA;

CSS Variable

--color-thin-cloud: #D4DCDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thin-cloud': '#D4DCDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4DCDA] text-[#D4DCDA]

SCSS

$thin-cloud: #D4DCDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4DCDA?

#D4DCDA is Thin Cloud, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4DCDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thin Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Thin Cloud?

Thin Cloud 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 Thin Cloud?

You can download Thin Cloud 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 Thin Cloud?

The hex code is #D4DCDA. In RGB it's 212, 220, 218, and in HSL it's 165°, 10%, 85%.

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