NEUTRALS

Mountain Mist

#D4DDDC

RGB 212, 221, 220 · HSL 173°, 12%, 85% · CMYK 4, 0, 0, 13

Mountain Mist is #D4DDDC in HEX — rgb(212, 221, 220), hsl(173°, 12%, 85%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 13%).

Mountain Mist pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 173°, 12%, 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#D4DDDC

RGB212, 221, 220

HSL173°, 12%, 85%

HSV173°, 4%, 87%

CMYK4, 0, 0, 13

Decimal13950428

CSS RGBrgb(212, 221, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(173, 12%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mountain868

ΔE 0.4 · #D5DEDD

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PPG

Winter's Breath10-25 · 1038-3

ΔE 0.5 · #D4DDDD

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Behr

White MetalN520-1

ΔE 0.7 · #D4DEDE

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Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest502

ΔE 0.9 · #D6DDDD

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IKEA

IKEA06060

ΔE 0.9 · #D2DDDB

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Vista Paint

Ocean CrestC-501

ΔE 1 · #D4DBDB

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Valspar

Emerald Ice7004-7

ΔE 1.2 · #D8E0DF

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Sherwin-Williams

Mountain AirSW6224

ΔE 1.2 · #D8E0DF

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Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light235

ΔE 1.3 · #D5DBDB

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Dunn-Edwards

Cold WaterDE6316

ΔE 1.8 · #D9DFE0

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Dulux

Terrace WhiteSN4F1

ΔE 2.3 · #D7DAD8

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Colorhouse

Bisque .06Bisque-06

ΔE 2.7 · #DAE2DD

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Kilz

Cool FogTB-61

ΔE 2.8 · #D4D8D4

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RAL

Light Grey7035

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D7D7

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Dutch Boy

Tinge GreyVS-9117

ΔE 4.1 · #E2E2E2

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4DDDC

#DDD4D5

Analogous

#D4DDD8

#D4DDDC

#D4DADD

Triadic

#D4DDDC

#DCD4DD

#DDDCD4

Split-Complementary

#D4DDDC

#DDD4DA

#DDD8D4

Tetradic

#D4DDDC

#D8D4DD

#DDD4D5

#DADDD4

Monochromatic

#7E9A97

#A9BCBA

#D4DDDC

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#D4DDDC

#D4D5DD

#DDD4D5

#DDDCD4

Compound

#D4DDDC

#D4DADD

#DDD4D5

#DDD8D4

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Mountain Mist run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EEF2F1

Tint #E7ECEC

Tint #E1E7E7

Tint #DBE2E1

Base #D4DDDC

Shade #A0B4B2

Shade #6D8B87

Shade #445654

Shade #1B2221

Variations

Lighter

#DDE4E3

#E6EAEA

#F0F3F2

Darker

#A3B8B5

#678783

#3C4F4D

Saturation

#D7DADA

#D4DDDC

#C3EEE9

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4DDDC

#D9DADD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4DDDC

#DCDCDC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4DDDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mountain Mist 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

#DED2C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4DDDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD7E4

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.

#CAA7AB

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: #D4DDDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4DDDC;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-mist: #D4DDDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-mist': '#D4DDDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4DDDC] text-[#D4DDDC]

SCSS

$mountain-mist: #D4DDDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4DDDC?

#D4DDDC is Mountain Mist, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4DDDC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mountain Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Mountain Mist?

Mountain Mist 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 Mountain Mist?

You can download Mountain Mist 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 Mountain Mist?

The hex code is #D4DDDC. In RGB it's 212, 221, 220, and in HSL it's 173°, 12%, 85%.

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