NEUTRALS

December Rain

#D6DDDC

RGB 214, 221, 220 · HSL 171°, 9%, 85% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 13

December Rain is #D6DDDC in HEX — rgb(214, 221, 220), hsl(171°, 9%, 85%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 13%).

December Rain pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 171°, 9%, 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#D6DDDC

RGB214, 221, 220

HSL171°, 9%, 85%

HSV171°, 3%, 87%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 13

Decimal14081500

CSS RGBrgb(214, 221, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 9%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 0.5 · #D6DDDD

PPG

Sea Frost 1037-1

ΔE 0.6 · #D5DCDC

Behr

River Veil MQ3-50

ΔE 0.6 · #D7DDDD

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 868

ΔE 0.7 · #D5DEDD

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 0.9 · #D4DBDB

Valspar

Seashore Fog 7004-22

ΔE 0.9 · #D8DDDB

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 0.9 · #D5DBDB

Sherwin-Williams

Mountain Air SW6224

ΔE 1 · #D8E0DF

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Water DE6316

ΔE 1.4 · #D9DFE0

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 1.6 · #D2DDDB

Dulux

Terrace White SN4F1

ΔE 1.7 · #D7DAD8

Kilz

White Barn RJ150

ΔE 2.3 · #DEE1E1

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.7 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.4 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.4 · #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 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

#D6DDDC

#DCD5D6

Analogous

#D5DCD8

#D6DDDC

#D5DADC

Triadic

#D6DDDC

#DBD5DC

#DCDBD5

Split-Complementary

#D6DDDC

#DCD5DA

#DCD8D5

Tetradic

#D6DDDC

#D8D5DC

#DCD5D6

#DADCD5

Monochromatic

#829793

#ACB9B7

#D6DDDC

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#D6DDDC

#D5D6DC

#DCD5D6

#DCDBD5

Compound

#D6DDDC

#D5DADC

#DCD5D6

#DCD8D5

Variations

Lighter

#DEE3E2

#E6EAE9

#F1F2F2

Darker

#A6B5B3

#6B837F

#3E4D4A

Saturation

#D8DAD9

#D5DCDB

#C4EEE7

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6DDDC

#DADBDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6DDDC

#DCDCDC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6DDDC

#D6DDDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

December Rain 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

#E0D2C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6DDDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDD7E4

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.

#CAA7AC

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: #D6DDDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6DDDC;

CSS Variable

--color-december-rain: #D6DDDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'december-rain': '#D6DDDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6DDDC] text-[#D6DDDC]

SCSS

$december-rain: #D6DDDC;

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#D3DEDC · ΔE 1.5

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#D7DCDE · ΔE 1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6DDDC?

#D6DDDC is December Rain, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D6DDDC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with December Rain?

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

What colors pair well with December Rain?

December Rain 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 December Rain?

You can download December Rain 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 December Rain?

The hex code is #D6DDDC. In RGB it's 214, 221, 220, and in HSL it's 171°, 9%, 85%.

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