NEUTRALS

Metal Flake

#D8DCD6

RGB 216, 220, 214 · HSL 100°, 8%, 85% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 14

Metal Flake is #D8DCD6 in HEX — rgb(216, 220, 214), hsl(100°, 8%, 85%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 14%).

Metal Flake pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 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#D8DCD6

RGB216, 220, 214

HSL100°, 8%, 85%

HSV100°, 3%, 86%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 14

Decimal14212310

CSS RGBrgb(216, 220, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 8%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 0.9 · #D5DBD5

Vista Paint

Metal Flake C-446

ΔE 0.9 · #DADCD5

Benjamin Moore

Oystershell 864

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D9D3

Behr

Frostproof QE-41

ΔE 1.4 · #DCE0DA

Valspar

Pale Linen 7004-23

ΔE 1.4 · #D8DEDA

Sherwin-Williams

Fleur de Sel SW7666

ΔE 1.4 · #DCDDD8

Dulux

Manorburn NZ9A1

ΔE 1.6 · #DADAD5

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.7 · #D4D8D4

PPG

Anonymous 1128-1

ΔE 1.7 · #DADCD3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.9 · #DDDDD5

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 2.1 · #D9DCD2

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.4 · #DAE2DD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.5 · #CFD8D2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.4 · #EAEAE4

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen 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

#D8DCD6

#DAD6DC

Analogous

#DBDCD6

#D8DCD6

#D6DCD7

Triadic

#D8DCD6

#D6D8DC

#DCD6D8

Split-Complementary

#D8DCD6

#D7D6DC

#DCD6DB

Tetradic

#D8DCD6

#D6DBDC

#DAD6DC

#DCD7D6

Monochromatic

#899583

#B0B9AC

#D8DCD6

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#D8DCD6

#D6DCDA

#DAD6DC

#DCD6D8

Compound

#D8DCD6

#D6DCD7

#DAD6DC

#DCD6DB

Variations

Lighter

#E0E3DE

#E8EAE6

#F1F2F1

Darker

#ABB4A7

#74826D

#434C3F

Saturation

#D8DAD8

#D8DCD6

#D2EDC4

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8DCD6

#DBDAD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8DCD6

#DBDBD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8DCD6

#D9DBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Metal Flake 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

#E1D2BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8DCD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD7E0

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.

#BEA7CA

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: #D8DCD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8DCD6;

CSS Variable

--color-metal-flake: #D8DCD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metal-flake': '#D8DCD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8DCD6] text-[#D8DCD6]

SCSS

$metal-flake: #D8DCD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8DCD6?

#D8DCD6 is Metal Flake, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D8DCD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metal Flake?

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

What colors pair well with Metal Flake?

Metal Flake 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 Metal Flake?

You can download Metal Flake 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 Metal Flake?

The hex code is #D8DCD6. In RGB it's 216, 220, 214, and in HSL it's 100°, 8%, 85%.

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