NEUTRALS

Subtle Shadow

#D8D8D0

RGB 216, 216, 208 · HSL 60°, 9%, 83% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 15

Subtle Shadow is #D8D8D0 in HEX — rgb(216, 216, 208), hsl(60°, 9%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 15%).

Subtle Shadow pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 9%, 83%. 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#D8D8D0

RGB216, 216, 208

HSL60°, 9%, 83%

HSV60°, 4%, 85%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 15

Decimal14211280

CSS RGBrgb(216, 216, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 9%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Turkish Tower C-578

ΔE 0.4 · #D9D8D0

Dulux

Narrow Neck Quarter NZ9E5

ΔE 0.4 · #D9D8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Tower 579

ΔE 0.4 · #D9D9D1

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 0.7 · #D9DAD2

Valspar

Madison White 5008-1A

ΔE 0.8 · #DAD9D2

Benjamin Moore

Moonshine 2140-60

ΔE 0.9 · #D7D9D0

Behr

Silver Drop 790C-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DDDAD2

Sherwin-Williams

Drift of Mist SW9166

ΔE 1.5 · #DCD8D0

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 1.5 · #DAD7CD

PPG

Anonymous 1128-1

ΔE 1.5 · #DADCD3

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D8D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.8 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 3 · #D3D9CD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.4 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D8D8D0

#D0D0D8

Analogous

#D8D4D0

#D8D8D0

#D4D8D0

Triadic

#D8D8D0

#D0D8D8

#D8D0D8

Split-Complementary

#D8D8D0

#D0D4D8

#D4D0D8

Tetradic

#D8D8D0

#D0D8D4

#D0D0D8

#D8D0D4

Monochromatic

#92927C

#B5B5A6

#D8D8D0

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D8D8D0

#D0D8D0

#D0D0D8

#D8D0D8

Compound

#D8D8D0

#D4D8D0

#D0D0D8

#D4D0D8

Variations

Lighter

#DFDFD9

#E7E7E3

#F1F1EF

Darker

#B1B1A1

#808069

#4B4B3D

Saturation

#D5D5D2

#D8D8D0

#EBEBBC

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

14.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D8D0

#D9D7D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D8D0

#D8D8D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D8D0

#D9D7D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Subtle Shadow 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

#E1CFB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D8D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD4DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A1A1C7

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: #D8D8D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D8D0;

CSS Variable

--color-subtle-shadow: #D8D8D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subtle-shadow': '#D8D8D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D8D0] text-[#D8D8D0]

SCSS

$subtle-shadow: #D8D8D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D8D0?

#D8D8D0 is Subtle Shadow, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D8D8D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subtle Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Subtle Shadow?

Subtle Shadow 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 Subtle Shadow?

You can download Subtle Shadow 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 Subtle Shadow?

The hex code is #D8D8D0. In RGB it's 216, 216, 208, and in HSL it's 60°, 9%, 83%.

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