NEUTRALS

Day on Mercury

#D5D2D1

RGB 213, 210, 209 · HSL 15°, 5%, 83% · CMYK 0, 1, 2, 16

Day on Mercury is #D5D2D1 in HEX — rgb(213, 210, 209), hsl(15°, 5%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 16%).

Day on Mercury pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 15°, 5%, 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#D5D2D1

RGB213, 210, 209

HSL15°, 5%, 83%

HSV15°, 2%, 84%

CMYK0, 1, 2, 16

Decimal14013137

CSS RGBrgb(213, 210, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 5%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

White Pepper 4001-1A

ΔE 0.7 · #D6D3D3

PPG

Balanced 1003-2

ΔE 0.7 · #D7D2D1

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 1.1 · #D3D3D2

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.2 · #D3CFCD

Dulux

White Flag Half S05A1H

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D0CF

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1451

ΔE 1.3 · #D4D0D1

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.5 · #D0D0D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 1.6 · #D6D2CE

Vista Paint

White Palace K-782

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D4D5

Behr

Sterling 780E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #D3D5D4

Sherwin-Williams

Reflection SW7661

ΔE 2 · #D3D5D3

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.2 · #D3D4D6

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.3 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.6 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.2 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.2 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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 MasstoneOrange 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

#D5D2D1

#D1D5D6

Analogous

#D6D1D3

#D5D2D1

#D6D5D1

Triadic

#D5D2D1

#D1D6D3

#D3D1D6

Split-Complementary

#D5D2D1

#D1D6D5

#D1D3D6

Tetradic

#D5D2D1

#D3D6D1

#D1D5D6

#D5D1D6

Monochromatic

#8D8481

#B1ABA9

#D5D2D1

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#D5D2D1

#D5D6D1

#D1D5D6

#D3D1D6

Compound

#D5D2D1

#D6D5D1

#D1D5D6

#D1D3D6

Variations

Lighter

#DEDBDB

#E6E4E4

#F0F0EF

Darker

#AEA7A5

#7B716E

#484240

Saturation

#D4D3D3

#D6D3D1

#EAC8BD

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D2D1

#D3D3D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D2D1

#D3D3D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D2D1

#D5D2D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Day on Mercury 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

#DFCAB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D2D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCFDC

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.

#A1BDC7

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: #D5D2D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D2D1;

CSS Variable

--color-day-on-mercury: #D5D2D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'day-on-mercury': '#D5D2D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D2D1] text-[#D5D2D1]

SCSS

$day-on-mercury: #D5D2D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D2D1?

#D5D2D1 is Day on Mercury, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D5D2D1 warm or cool?

Day on Mercury reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Day on Mercury?

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

What colors pair well with Day on Mercury?

Day on Mercury 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 Day on Mercury?

You can download Day on Mercury 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 Day on Mercury?

The hex code is #D5D2D1. In RGB it's 213, 210, 209, and in HSL it's 15°, 5%, 83%.

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