NEUTRALS

River Veil

#D7DDDD

RGB 215, 221, 221 · HSL 180°, 8%, 85% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 13

River Veil is #D7DDDD in HEX — rgb(215, 221, 221), hsl(180°, 8%, 85%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 13%).

River Veil 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#D7DDDD

RGB215, 221, 221

HSL180°, 8%, 85%

HSV180°, 3%, 87%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 13

Decimal14147037

CSS RGBrgb(215, 221, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 8%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

River Veil MQ3-50

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 0.4 · #D6DDDD

PPG

Sea Frost 1037-1

ΔE 0.6 · #D5DCDC

Benjamin Moore

Bunny 2124-50

ΔE 0.7 · #D7DCDD

Valspar

Tsunami Sky 7004-4

ΔE 0.7 · #D9DDDD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 0.7 · #D5DBDB

Vista Paint

Ocean Crest C-501

ΔE 0.9 · #D4DBDB

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Water DE6316

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DFE0

Dulux

Highgate SP2B6

ΔE 1.3 · #D9DDDF

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 1.3 · #DBDFE0

Kilz

White Barn RJ150

ΔE 2 · #DEE1E1

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.1 · #D2DDDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.7 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 2.7 · #D7E2E5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.1 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.3 · #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

#D7DDDD

#DCD6D6

Analogous

#D6DCD9

#D7DDDD

#D6D9DC

Triadic

#D7DDDD

#DCD6DC

#DCDCD6

Split-Complementary

#D7DDDD

#DCD6D9

#DCD9D6

Tetradic

#D7DDDD

#D9D6DC

#DCD6D6

#D9DCD6

Monochromatic

#839595

#ACB9B9

#D7DDDD

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#D7DDDD

#D6D6DC

#DCD6D6

#DCDCD6

Compound

#D7DDDD

#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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7DDDD

#DADBDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7DDDD

#DCDCDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7DDDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

River Veil 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

#E1D2C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7DDDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CED7E5

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: #D7DDDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7DDDD;

CSS Variable

--color-river-veil: #D7DDDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'river-veil': '#D7DDDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7DDDD] text-[#D7DDDD]

SCSS

$river-veil: #D7DDDD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7DDDD?

#D7DDDD is River Veil, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D7DDDD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with River Veil?

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

What colors pair well with River Veil?

River Veil 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 River Veil?

You can download River Veil 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 River Veil?

The hex code is #D7DDDD. In RGB it's 215, 221, 221, and in HSL it's 180°, 8%, 85%.

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