NEUTRALS

Pale Linen

#D8DEDA

RGB 216, 222, 218 · HSL 140°, 8%, 86% · CMYK 3, 0, 2, 13

Pale Linen is #D8DEDA in HEX — rgb(216, 222, 218), hsl(140°, 8%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 2%, 13%).

Pale Linen pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 140°, 8%, 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#D8DEDA

RGB216, 222, 218

HSL140°, 8%, 86%

HSV140°, 3%, 87%

CMYK3, 0, 2, 13

Decimal14212826

CSS RGBrgb(216, 222, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 8%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pale Linen 7004-23

Exact match

Vista Paint

Whispering Waterfall K-855

ΔE 0.4 · #D7DDD9

Benjamin Moore

Green 2139-60

ΔE 1.4 · #DBE1DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 1.4 · #D8DCD6

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 1.5 · #DAE2DD

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 1.5 · #D5DBD5

Behr

Frostproof QE-41

ΔE 1.5 · #DCE0DA

Sherwin-Williams

Window Pane SW6210

ΔE 1.7 · #D7DFD8

Dulux

Snow Season Half SN4B2

ΔE 1.9 · #D8DAD7

PPG

Thin Ice 1001-3

ΔE 2 · #D9DCDB

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.1 · #D2DDDB

Kilz

Cool Fog TB-61

ΔE 2.1 · #D4D8D4

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.3 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#D8DEDA

#DED8DC

Analogous

#D9DED8

#D8DEDA

#D8DEDD

Triadic

#D8DEDA

#DAD8DE

#DEDAD8

Split-Complementary

#D8DEDA

#DDD8DE

#DED8D9

Tetradic

#D8DEDA

#D8D9DE

#DED8DC

#DEDDD8

Monochromatic

#86988C

#AFBBB3

#D8DEDA

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#D8DEDA

#D8DCDE

#DED8DC

#DEDAD8

Compound

#D8DEDA

#D8DEDD

#DED8DC

#DED8D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0E5E2

#E8EBE9

#F2F3F2

Darker

#A9B6AD

#6E8375

#404D44

Saturation

#DADCDB

#D8DEDA

#C8EFD5

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

15.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8DEDA

#DCDCDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8DEDA

#DDDDDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8DEDA

#D9DDDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pale Linen 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

#E1D3BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8DEDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD8E3

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.

#CCA9C0

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: #D8DEDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8DEDA;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-linen: #D8DEDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-linen': '#D8DEDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8DEDA] text-[#D8DEDA]

SCSS

$pale-linen: #D8DEDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8DEDA?

#D8DEDA is Pale Linen, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D8DEDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Linen?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Linen?

Pale Linen 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 Pale Linen?

You can download Pale Linen 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 Pale Linen?

The hex code is #D8DEDA. In RGB it's 216, 222, 218, and in HSL it's 140°, 8%, 86%.

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