NEUTRALS

Mystic

#D8DDDA

RGB 216, 221, 218 · HSL 144°, 7%, 86% · CMYK 2, 0, 1, 13

Mystic is #D8DDDA in HEX — rgb(216, 221, 218), hsl(144°, 7%, 86%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 13%).

Mystic pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 144°, 7%, 86%. 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#D8DDDA

RGB216, 221, 218

HSL144°, 7%, 86%

HSV144°, 2%, 87%

CMYK2, 0, 1, 13

Decimal14212570

CSS RGBrgb(216, 221, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(144, 7%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Seashore Fog 7004-22

ΔE 0.5 · #D8DDDB

Vista Paint

Whispering Waterfall K-855

ΔE 0.6 · #D7DDD9

Sherwin-Williams

Site White SW7070

ΔE 1.3 · #DCDEDC

Dulux

Terrace White SN4F1

ΔE 1.3 · #D7DAD8

PPG

Thin Ice 1001-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D9DCDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 1.6 · #D8DCD6

Behr

River Veil MQ3-50

ΔE 1.6 · #D7DDDD

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 868

ΔE 1.7 · #D5DEDD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.7 · #D5DBDB

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 1.8 · #D5DBD5

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D8D4

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.1 · #DAE2DD

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.2 · #D2DDDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.9 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.2 · #DDDDD5

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

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

#D8DDDA

#DED9DC

Analogous

#D9DED9

#D8DDDA

#D9DEDD

Triadic

#D8DDDA

#DBD9DE

#DEDBD9

Split-Complementary

#D8DDDA

#DDD9DE

#DED9D9

Tetradic

#D8DDDA

#D9D9DE

#DED9DC

#DEDDD9

Monochromatic

#87978D

#B0BAB4

#D8DDDA

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#D8DDDA

#D9DCDE

#DED9DC

#DEDBD9

Compound

#D8DDDA

#D9DEDD

#DED9DC

#DED9D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0E4E2

#E8EBE9

#F2F3F2

Darker

#AAB5AE

#6F8277

#414C45

Saturation

#DBDCDB

#D9DEDB

#C8EED7

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

15.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8DDDA

#DBDBDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8DDDA

#DCDCDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8DDDA

#D8DCDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mystic 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

#E1D2BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8DDDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD7E3

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.

#CCA9BE

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: #D8DDDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8DDDA;

CSS Variable

--color-mystic: #D8DDDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystic': '#D8DDDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8DDDA] text-[#D8DDDA]

SCSS

$mystic: #D8DDDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8DDDA?

#D8DDDA is Mystic, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D8DDDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystic?

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

What colors pair well with Mystic?

Mystic 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 Mystic?

You can download Mystic 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 Mystic?

The hex code is #D8DDDA. In RGB it's 216, 221, 218, and in HSL it's 144°, 7%, 86%.

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