NEUTRALS

Grey Shimmer

#D6D9D8

RGB 214, 217, 216 · HSL 160°, 4%, 85% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 15

Grey Shimmer is #D6D9D8 in HEX — rgb(214, 217, 216), hsl(160°, 4%, 85%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 15%).

Grey Shimmer pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 4%, 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#D6D9D8

RGB214, 217, 216

HSL160°, 4%, 85%

HSV160°, 1%, 85%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 15

Decimal14080472

CSS RGBrgb(214, 217, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 4%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Polar Star 4005-1A

ΔE 0.4 · #D7D9D8

Dulux

Terrace White SN4F1

ΔE 0.6 · #D7DAD8

Sherwin-Williams

Olympus White SW6253

ΔE 0.6 · #D4D8D7

Benjamin Moore

Graytint 1611

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DAD9

Kilz

Lilac Cream RJ180

ΔE 1.1 · #D8D8D7

PPG

Thin Ice 1001-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D9DCDB

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Setting DE6359

ΔE 1.2 · #D8DADB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.3 · #D5DBDB

Behr

White City N140-1

ΔE 1.3 · #DADADA

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 1.4 · #DBDBDA

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 1.6 · #D4DBDB

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 3 · #D2DDDB

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.6 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.8 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.9 · #DAE2DD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#D6D9D8

#DAD7D8

Analogous

#D7DAD8

#D6D9D8

#D7DADA

Triadic

#D6D9D8

#D9D7DA

#DAD9D7

Split-Complementary

#D6D9D8

#DAD7DA

#DAD8D7

Tetradic

#D6D9D8

#D8D7DA

#DAD7D8

#DADAD7

Monochromatic

#88918E

#AFB6B4

#D6D9D8

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#D6D9D8

#D7D8DA

#DAD7D8

#DAD9D7

Compound

#D6D9D8

#D7DADA

#DAD7D8

#DAD8D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFE2E1

#E7E9E8

#F1F2F2

Darker

#AAB1AF

#727C79

#424946

Saturation

#D8D9D9

#D7DAD9

#C5EDDF

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6D9D8

#D8D8D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D9D8

#D8D8D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D9D8

#D6D9D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Shimmer 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

#E0CFBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D9D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDD4E1

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.

#CAA7B2

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: #D6D9D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D9D8;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-shimmer: #D6D9D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-shimmer': '#D6D9D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D9D8] text-[#D6D9D8]

SCSS

$grey-shimmer: #D6D9D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D9D8?

#D6D9D8 is Grey Shimmer, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D6D9D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Shimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Shimmer?

Grey Shimmer 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 Grey Shimmer?

You can download Grey Shimmer 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 Grey Shimmer?

The hex code is #D6D9D8. In RGB it's 214, 217, 216, and in HSL it's 160°, 4%, 85%.

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