NEUTRALS

Whisper

#D6D6D1

RGB 214, 214, 209 · HSL 60°, 6%, 83% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 16

Whisper is #D6D6D1 in HEX — rgb(214, 214, 209), hsl(60°, 6%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 16%).

Whisper pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 6%, 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#D6D6D1

RGB214, 214, 209

HSL60°, 6%, 83%

HSV60°, 2%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 16

Decimal14079697

CSS RGBrgb(214, 214, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 6%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Whisper CSP-500

Exact match

Dulux

Silver Tea Set SG6H1

ΔE 0.4 · #D5D5D0

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 0.5 · #D6D7D2

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

ΔE 0.5 · #D6D5D0

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 0.5 · #D6D7D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Metro 530

ΔE 0.6 · #D4D5D0

Vista Paint

Metropolis Mood C-529

ΔE 0.7 · #D4D4CF

Dunn-Edwards

Cloud DEC791

ΔE 0.8 · #D8D7D3

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 0.9 · #D9D8D3

Sherwin-Williams

First Star SW7646

ΔE 1.2 · #DAD9D4

Behr

Curio MQ3-22

ΔE 1.7 · #D1D5D1

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.7 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.3 · #CFD8D2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.5 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.6 · #DAE2DD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneYellow 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

#D6D6D1

#D1D1D6

Analogous

#D6D4D1

#D6D6D1

#D4D6D1

Triadic

#D6D6D1

#D1D6D6

#D6D1D6

Split-Complementary

#D6D6D1

#D1D4D6

#D4D1D6

Tetradic

#D6D6D1

#D1D6D4

#D1D1D6

#D6D1D4

Monochromatic

#8E8E80

#B2B2A9

#D6D6D1

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D6D6D1

#D1D6D1

#D1D1D6

#D6D1D6

Compound

#D6D6D1

#D4D6D1

#D1D1D6

#D4D1D6

Variations

Lighter

#DEDEDA

#E6E6E4

#F0F0EF

Darker

#AFAFA4

#7C7C6D

#48483F

Saturation

#D4D4D3

#D6D6D1

#EBEBBD

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6D6D1

#D7D6D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D6D1

#D6D6D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D6D1

#D6D5D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Whisper 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

#E0CDB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D6D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDD2DC

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.

#A1A1C7

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: #D6D6D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D6D1;

CSS Variable

--color-whisper: #D6D6D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisper': '#D6D6D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D6D1] text-[#D6D6D1]

SCSS

$whisper: #D6D6D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D6D1?

#D6D6D1 is Whisper, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D6D6D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whisper?

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

What colors pair well with Whisper?

Whisper 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 Whisper?

You can download Whisper 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 Whisper?

The hex code is #D6D6D1. In RGB it's 214, 214, 209, and in HSL it's 60°, 6%, 83%.

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