NEUTRALS

Borrowed Light

#D5DBDB

RGB 213, 219, 219 · HSL 180°, 8%, 85% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 14

Borrowed Light is #D5DBDB in HEX — rgb(213, 219, 219), hsl(180°, 8%, 85%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 14%).

Borrowed Light pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 8%, 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#D5DBDB

RGB213, 219, 219

HSL180°, 8%, 85%

HSV180°, 3%, 86%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 14

Decimal14015451

CSS RGBrgb(213, 219, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 8%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 0.4 · #D4DBDB

PPG

Sea Frost 1037-1

ΔE 0.5 · #D5DCDC

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 0.7 · #D6DDDD

Behr

River Veil MQ3-50

ΔE 0.7 · #D7DDDD

Benjamin Moore

Bunny 2124-50

ΔE 0.8 · #D7DCDD

Valspar

Tsunami Sky 7004-4

ΔE 1.1 · #D9DDDD

Sherwin-Williams

Olympus White SW6253

ΔE 1.3 · #D4D8D7

Dulux

Terrace White SN4F1

ΔE 1.5 · #D7DAD8

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Setting DE6359

ΔE 1.5 · #D8DADB

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.1 · #D2DDDB

Kilz

Lilac Cream RJ180

ΔE 2.3 · #D8D8D7

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.4 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.2 · #D7E2E5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.6 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.7 · #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

#D5DBDB

#DCD6D6

Analogous

#D6DCD9

#D5DBDB

#D6D9DC

Triadic

#D5DBDB

#DCD6DC

#DCDCD6

Split-Complementary

#D5DBDB

#DCD6D9

#DCD9D6

Tetradic

#D5DBDB

#D9D6DC

#DCD6D6

#D9DCD6

Monochromatic

#839595

#ACB9B9

#D5DBDB

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#D5DBDB

#D6D6DC

#DCD6D6

#DCDCD6

Compound

#D5DBDB

#D6D9DC

#DCD6D6

#DCD9D6

Variations

Lighter

#DEE3E3

#E6EAEA

#F1F2F2

Darker

#A7B4B4

#6D8282

#3F4C4C

Saturation

#D8DADA

#D6DCDC

#C4EDED

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

14.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5DBDB

#D8D9DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5DBDB

#DADADB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5DBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Borrowed Light 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

#DFD1BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5DBDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD6E4

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.

#CAA7A7

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: #D5DBDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5DBDB;

CSS Variable

--color-borrowed-light: #D5DBDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'borrowed-light': '#D5DBDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5DBDB] text-[#D5DBDB]

SCSS

$borrowed-light: #D5DBDB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5DBDB?

#D5DBDB is Borrowed Light, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D5DBDB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Borrowed Light?

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

What colors pair well with Borrowed Light?

Borrowed Light 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 Borrowed Light?

You can download Borrowed Light 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 Borrowed Light?

The hex code is #D5DBDB. In RGB it's 213, 219, 219, and in HSL it's 180°, 8%, 85%.

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