BLUES

Whispering

#D6DBE7

RGB 214, 219, 231 · HSL 222°, 26%, 87% · CMYK 7, 5, 0, 9

Whispering is #D6DBE7 in HEX — rgb(214, 219, 231), hsl(222°, 26%, 87%), cmyk(7%, 5%, 0%, 9%).

Whispering pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 222°, 26%, 87%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#D6DBE7

RGB214, 219, 231

HSL222°, 26%, 87%

HSV222°, 7%, 91%

CMYK7, 5, 0, 9

Decimal14080999

CSS RGBrgb(214, 219, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(222, 26%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Whispering 1416

Exact match

Behr

Mirror Ball N550-1

ΔE 1.2 · #D9DEE9

PPG

Pale Lilac 1245-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DADEE9

Dulux

Alley Quarter S40D1Q

ΔE 1.4 · #D6DEE9

Sherwin-Williams

Wishful Blue SW6813

ΔE 1.7 · #D8DDE6

Vista Paint

Little Grapette K-86

ΔE 2.1 · #D4D6E4

IKEA

IKEA096 96

ΔE 2.1 · #CFD9E4

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 2.3 · #DDDCE9

Valspar

Orchid Ash 4003-3B

ΔE 2.5 · #D2D8E0

Dunn-Edwards

Snowy Shadow DE5897

ΔE 2.8 · #D3DBEC

Hallman-Lindsay

Brush Blue 607

ΔE 3.1 · #D4E1ED

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 3.9 · #CCDCE7

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 5.4 · #CDCDD5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 6.3 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D6DBE7

#E6E1D5

Analogous

#D5E3E6

#D6DBE7

#D9D5E6

Triadic

#D6DBE7

#E6D5DA

#DAE6D5

Split-Complementary

#D6DBE7

#E6D9D5

#E3E6D5

Tetradic

#D6DBE7

#E6D5E3

#E6E1D5

#D5E6D9

Monochromatic

#7586AE

#A5B0CA

#D6DBE7

#EFF1F6

Rectangle

#D6DBE7

#E1D5E6

#E6E1D5

#DAE6D5

Compound

#D6DBE7

#D9D5E6

#E6E1D5

#E3E6D5

Variations

Lighter

#DEE2EB

#E7E9F0

#F1F3F6

Darker

#9CA9C7

#576C9D

#323F5C

Saturation

#DBDDE0

#D5DAE6

#C9D5F3

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6DBE7

#D7DAE8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6DBE7

#DADAE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6DBE7

#D5DDDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Whispering lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#E0D1C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6DBE7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDD6ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CDC3AC

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: #D6DBE7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6DBE7;

CSS Variable

--color-whispering: #D6DBE7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whispering': '#D6DBE7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6DBE7] text-[#D6DBE7]

SCSS

$whispering: #D6DBE7;

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#D9DBE2 · ΔE 2.8

Violet Sparkle

#D6D8DF · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6DBE7?

#D6DBE7 is Whispering, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D6DBE7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whispering?

Whispering works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Whispering?

Whispering pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Whispering?

You can download Whispering 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 Whispering?

The hex code is #D6DBE7. In RGB it's 214, 219, 231, and in HSL it's 222°, 26%, 87%.

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