NEUTRALS

Desired Dawn

#D8D7D9

RGB 216, 215, 217 · HSL 270°, 3%, 85% · CMYK 0, 1, 0, 15

Desired Dawn is #D8D7D9 in HEX — rgb(216, 215, 217), hsl(270°, 3%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 15%).

Desired Dawn pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 270°, 3%, 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#D8D7D9

RGB216, 215, 217

HSL270°, 3%, 85%

HSV270°, 1%, 85%

CMYK0, 1, 0, 15

Decimal14211033

CSS RGBrgb(216, 215, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 3%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

Exact match

Dulux

Mauve Pansy Quarter S45A1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #D9D7D9

Vista Paint

Desired Dawn C-1313

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD7D9

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 1.1 · #D7D7D7

Dunn-Edwards

December Sky DE6352

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D7D9

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 1.4 · #D3D4D6

Behr

Gray Shimmer MQ3-25

ΔE 1.4 · #D4D6D7

Benjamin Moore

Slip AF-605

ΔE 1.7 · #D7D3D6

PPG

Cumberland Fog 1168-2

ΔE 1.8 · #DADBDF

Valspar

White Pepper 4001-1A

ΔE 1.8 · #D6D3D3

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Peony SW6547

ΔE 1.9 · #DAD6DB

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2.5 · #DDDBD9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.5 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.4 · #E0D7DC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.9 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5.2 · #D7E2E5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D8D7D9

#D9DAD8

Analogous

#D8D8DA

#D8D7D9

#DAD8DA

Triadic

#D8D7D9

#DAD9D8

#D8DAD9

Split-Complementary

#D8D7D9

#DADAD8

#D8DAD8

Tetradic

#D8D7D9

#DAD8D8

#D9DAD8

#D8DADA

Monochromatic

#8C8990

#B3B0B5

#D8D7D9

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#D8D7D9

#DAD8D9

#D9DAD8

#D8DAD9

Compound

#D8D7D9

#DAD8DA

#D9DAD8

#D8DAD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DFE1

#E8E7E9

#F2F1F2

Darker

#ADABB0

#77737B

#454348

Saturation

#D9D8D9

#D9D8DA

#D9C5EC

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D7D9

#D7D8DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D7D9

#D7D7D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D7D9

#D8D7D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Desired Dawn 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

#E1CEBE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D7D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD3E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#B8CAA7

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: #D8D7D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D7D9;

CSS Variable

--color-desired-dawn: #D8D7D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desired-dawn': '#D8D7D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D7D9] text-[#D8D7D9]

SCSS

$desired-dawn: #D8D7D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D7D9?

#D8D7D9 is Desired Dawn, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D8D7D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desired Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Desired Dawn?

Desired Dawn 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 Desired Dawn?

You can download Desired Dawn 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 Desired Dawn?

The hex code is #D8D7D9. In RGB it's 216, 215, 217, and in HSL it's 270°, 3%, 85%.

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