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White Exchange

#D9D7CD

RGB 217, 215, 205 · HSL 50°, 14%, 83% · CMYK 0, 1, 6, 15

White Exchange is #D9D7CD in HEX — rgb(217, 215, 205), hsl(50°, 14%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 15%).

White Exchange pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 14%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D9D7CD

RGB217, 215, 205

HSL50°, 14%, 83%

HSV50°, 6%, 85%

CMYK0, 1, 6, 15

Decimal14276557

CSS RGBrgb(217, 215, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 14%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

White Exchange SW1A6

Exact match

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 0.4 · #DAD7CD

Behr

Silver Moon UL200-9

ΔE 0.7 · #D8D5CB

Benjamin Moore

Balboa 1549 · OC-27

ΔE 0.8 · #DBD7CD

Vista Paint

Lady Nicole C-29

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D6CC

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 0.9 · #DBD7CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Lady Nicole 30

ΔE 1 · #D6D6CD

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD6CB

Valspar

Silver Splendor 7006-20

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D6CA

Sherwin-Williams

Drift of Mist SW9166

ΔE 1.4 · #DCD8D0

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.4 · #DDD8CF

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.4 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.5 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.7 · #D9D9C8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.8 · #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

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D9D7CD

#CED0DA

Analogous

#DAD2CE

#D9D7CD

#D6DACE

Triadic

#D9D7CD

#CEDAD8

#D8CEDA

Split-Complementary

#D9D7CD

#CED6DA

#D2CEDA

Tetradic

#D9D7CD

#CEDAD2

#CED0DA

#DACED6

Monochromatic

#989276

#B9B5A2

#D9D7CD

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#D9D7CD

#D0DACE

#CED0DA

#D8CEDA

Compound

#D9D7CD

#D6DACE

#CED0DA

#D2CEDA

Variations

Lighter

#E1E0D7

#E8E7E2

#F1F1EE

Darker

#B6B29D

#868062

#4F4B39

Saturation

#D5D5D2

#DAD8CE

#ECE4BB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D7CD

#D9D7CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D7CD

#D7D7CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D7CD

#DAD5D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

White Exchange brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E2CEB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D7CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD3D9

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.

#A1A7C7

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: #D9D7CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D7CD;

CSS Variable

--color-white-exchange: #D9D7CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-exchange': '#D9D7CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D7CD] text-[#D9D7CD]

SCSS

$white-exchange: #D9D7CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D7CD?

#D9D7CD is White Exchange, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D7CD warm or cool?

White Exchange reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with White Exchange?

White Exchange works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with White Exchange?

White Exchange pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download White Exchange?

You can download White Exchange 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 White Exchange?

The hex code is #D9D7CD. In RGB it's 217, 215, 205, and in HSL it's 50°, 14%, 83%.

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