NEUTRALS

Rapier Silver

#D8DFDA

RGB 216, 223, 218 · HSL 137°, 10%, 86% · CMYK 3, 0, 2, 13

Rapier Silver is #D8DFDA in HEX — rgb(216, 223, 218), hsl(137°, 10%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 2%, 13%).

Rapier Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 137°, 10%, 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#D8DFDA

RGB216, 223, 218

HSL137°, 10%, 86%

HSV137°, 3%, 87%

CMYK3, 0, 2, 13

Decimal14213082

CSS RGBrgb(216, 223, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(137, 10%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pale Linen 7004-23

ΔE 0.7 · #D8DEDA

Vista Paint

Whispering Waterfall K-855

ΔE 0.9 · #D7DDD9

Benjamin Moore

Green 2139-60

ΔE 1 · #DBE1DB

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 1 · #DAE2DD

Sherwin-Williams

Window Pane SW6210

ΔE 1.1 · #D7DFD8

Behr

Frostproof QE-41

ΔE 1.3 · #DCE0DA

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 1.5 · #D5DBD5

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 1.5 · #D8DCD6

Dulux

Soft Celadon Quarter S25A1Q

ΔE 1.9 · #DAE4DE

PPG

Secret Crush 1135-3

ΔE 2.1 · #D7DFD6

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.3 · #D2DDDB

Kilz

Oakleaf Hydrangea RJ140

ΔE 2.3 · #DFE3E0

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.9 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.1 · #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

#D8DFDA

#DFD8DD

Analogous

#D9DFD8

#D8DFDA

#D8DFDD

Triadic

#D8DFDA

#DAD8DF

#DFDAD8

Split-Complementary

#D8DFDA

#DDD8DF

#DFD8D9

Tetradic

#D8DFDA

#D8D9DF

#DFD8DD

#DFDDD8

Monochromatic

#849A8A

#AEBCB2

#D8DFDA

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#D8DFDA

#D8DDDF

#DFD8DD

#DFDAD8

Compound

#D8DFDA

#D8DFDD

#DFD8DD

#DFD8D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0E5E1

#E8EBE9

#F2F3F2

Darker

#A7B8AC

#6B8673

#3E4E43

Saturation

#DADCDB

#D8DFDA

#C8EFD3

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8DFDA

#DDDCDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8DFDA

#DEDEDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8DFDA

#D9DEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rapier Silver 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

#E1D4BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8DFDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD9E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#CCA9C2

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: #D8DFDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8DFDA;

CSS Variable

--color-rapier-silver: #D8DFDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rapier-silver': '#D8DFDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8DFDA] text-[#D8DFDA]

SCSS

$rapier-silver: #D8DFDA;

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#D3DEDC · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8DFDA?

#D8DFDA is Rapier Silver, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D8DFDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rapier Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Rapier Silver?

Rapier Silver 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 Rapier Silver?

You can download Rapier Silver 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 Rapier Silver?

The hex code is #D8DFDA. In RGB it's 216, 223, 218, and in HSL it's 137°, 10%, 86%.

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