NEUTRALS

Oystershell

#D5D9D3

RGB 213, 217, 211 · HSL 100°, 7%, 84% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 15

Oystershell is #D5D9D3 in HEX — rgb(213, 217, 211), hsl(100°, 7%, 84%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 15%).

Oystershell pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 7%, 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#D5D9D3

RGB213, 217, 211

HSL100°, 7%, 84%

HSV100°, 3%, 85%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 15

Decimal14014931

CSS RGBrgb(213, 217, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 7%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wickham HC-171

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 0.9 · #D5DBD5

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.1 · #D4D8D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 1.1 · #D8DCD6

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D7D2

Vista Paint

Metal Flake C-446

ΔE 1.5 · #DADCD5

Behr

Ground Fog BNC-05

ΔE 1.5 · #D0D6D1

Dulux

Cippolino Half S21A1H

ΔE 1.6 · #D5DAD1

Valspar

Ante Meridian 5005-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D8CF

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 1.9 · #CFD8D2

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.9 · #D9D8D3

Sherwin-Williams

First Star SW7646

ΔE 1.9 · #DAD9D4

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.4 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.3 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.6 · #CDCECD

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 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

#D5D9D3

#D7D3D9

Analogous

#D8D9D3

#D5D9D3

#D3D9D4

Triadic

#D5D9D3

#D3D5D9

#D9D3D5

Split-Complementary

#D5D9D3

#D4D3D9

#D9D3D8

Tetradic

#D5D9D3

#D3D8D9

#D7D3D9

#D9D4D3

Monochromatic

#879281

#AEB5AA

#D5D9D3

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#D5D9D3

#D3D9D7

#D7D3D9

#D9D3D5

Compound

#D5D9D3

#D3D9D4

#D7D3D9

#D9D3D8

Variations

Lighter

#DEE1DC

#E6E8E5

#F0F1F0

Darker

#A9B2A5

#737F6D

#434A3F

Saturation

#D6D7D5

#D5D9D3

#CFECC0

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D9D3

#D8D7D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D9D3

#D8D8D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D9D3

#D6D8D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oystershell 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

#DFCFB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D9D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD4DE

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.

#BCA4C8

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: #D5D9D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D9D3;

CSS Variable

--color-oystershell: #D5D9D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oystershell': '#D5D9D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D9D3] text-[#D5D9D3]

SCSS

$oystershell: #D5D9D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D9D3?

#D5D9D3 is Oystershell, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D5D9D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oystershell?

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

What colors pair well with Oystershell?

Oystershell 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 Oystershell?

You can download Oystershell 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 Oystershell?

The hex code is #D5D9D3. In RGB it's 213, 217, 211, and in HSL it's 100°, 7%, 84%.

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