NEUTRALS

Windchill

#D5D8D7

RGB 213, 216, 215 · HSL 160°, 4%, 84% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 15

Windchill is #D5D8D7 in HEX — rgb(213, 216, 215), hsl(160°, 4%, 84%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 15%).

Windchill pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 4%, 84%. 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#D5D8D7

RGB213, 216, 215

HSL160°, 4%, 84%

HSV160°, 1%, 85%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 15

Decimal14014679

CSS RGBrgb(213, 216, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 4%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Olympus White SW6253

ΔE 0.4 · #D4D8D7

Valspar

Polar Star 4005-1A

ΔE 0.6 · #D7D9D8

Dulux

Terrace White SN4F1

ΔE 0.9 · #D7DAD8

Kilz

Lilac Cream RJ180

ΔE 1.1 · #D8D8D7

Benjamin Moore

Graytint 1611

ΔE 1.1 · #D9DAD9

Behr

Sterling 780E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D3D5D4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D7D7

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Setting DE6359

ΔE 1.4 · #D8DADB

PPG

Thin Ice 1001-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D9DCDB

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.5 · #D5DBDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 1.7 · #DBDBDA

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 1.7 · #D4DBDB

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3 · #D0D4D8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.5 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.1 · #DAE2DD

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D5D8D7

#D8D5D6

Analogous

#D5D8D5

#D5D8D7

#D5D7D8

Triadic

#D5D8D7

#D7D5D8

#D8D7D5

Split-Complementary

#D5D8D7

#D8D5D7

#D8D5D5

Tetradic

#D5D8D7

#D5D5D8

#D8D5D6

#D7D8D5

Monochromatic

#858E8B

#ADB3B1

#D5D8D7

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#D5D8D7

#D5D6D8

#D8D5D6

#D8D7D5

Compound

#D5D8D7

#D5D7D8

#D8D5D6

#D8D5D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDE0DF

#E6E7E7

#F0F1F1

Darker

#A8AFAD

#717B78

#414846

Saturation

#D6D7D6

#D5D8D7

#C1EBDD

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D8D7

#D7D7D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D8D7

#D7D7D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D8D7

#D5D8D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Windchill 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

#DFCFBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D8D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD4E1

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.

#C8A4B0

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: #D5D8D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D8D7;

CSS Variable

--color-windchill: #D5D8D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windchill': '#D5D8D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D8D7] text-[#D5D8D7]

SCSS

$windchill: #D5D8D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D8D7?

#D5D8D7 is Windchill, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D5D8D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Windchill?

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

What colors pair well with Windchill?

Windchill 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 Windchill?

You can download Windchill 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 Windchill?

The hex code is #D5D8D7. In RGB it's 213, 216, 215, and in HSL it's 160°, 4%, 84%.

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