NEUTRALS

Narrow Neck Quarter

#D9D8D0

RGB 217, 216, 208 · HSL 53°, 11%, 83% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 15

Narrow Neck Quarter is #D9D8D0 in HEX — rgb(217, 216, 208), hsl(53°, 11%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 15%).

Narrow Neck Quarter pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 53°, 11%, 83%. 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#D9D8D0

RGB217, 216, 208

HSL53°, 11%, 83%

HSV53°, 4%, 85%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 15

Decimal14276816

CSS RGBrgb(217, 216, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 11%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Turkish Tower C-578

Exact match

Dulux

Narrow Neck Quarter NZ9E5

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Tower 579

ΔE 0.5 · #D9D9D1

Valspar

Madison White 5008-1A

ΔE 0.6 · #DAD9D2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DAD2

Sherwin-Williams

Drift of Mist SW9166

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD8D0

Behr

Silver Drop 790C-2

ΔE 1.1 · #DDDAD2

Benjamin Moore

Moonshine 2140-60

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D9D0

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD7CE

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD7CD

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D8D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.7 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 3.2 · #DDDFD3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.6 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #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

A near-neutral with a subtle warm green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D9D8D0

#CFD0D8

Analogous

#D8D3CF

#D9D8D0

#D5D8CF

Triadic

#D9D8D0

#CFD8D7

#D7CFD8

Split-Complementary

#D9D8D0

#CFD5D8

#D3CFD8

Tetradic

#D9D8D0

#CFD8D3

#CFD0D8

#D8CFD5

Monochromatic

#94917A

#B6B4A4

#D9D8D0

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#D9D8D0

#D0D8CF

#CFD0D8

#D7CFD8

Compound

#D9D8D0

#D5D8CF

#CFD0D8

#D3CFD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DFD9

#E7E7E3

#F1F1EF

Darker

#B3B19F

#827F66

#4C4A3B

Saturation

#D5D5D2

#D8D7CF

#ECE6BC

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D8D0

#DAD8D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D8D0

#D8D8D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D8D0

#DAD7D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Narrow Neck Quarter 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

#E2CFB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D8D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD4DB

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.

#A1A6C7

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: #D9D8D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D8D0;

CSS Variable

--color-narrow-neck-quarter: #D9D8D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'narrow-neck-quarter': '#D9D8D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D8D0] text-[#D9D8D0]

SCSS

$narrow-neck-quarter: #D9D8D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D8D0?

#D9D8D0 is Narrow Neck Quarter, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D9D8D0 warm or cool?

Narrow Neck Quarter reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Narrow Neck Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Narrow Neck Quarter?

Narrow Neck Quarter 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 Narrow Neck Quarter?

You can download Narrow Neck Quarter 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 Narrow Neck Quarter?

The hex code is #D9D8D0. In RGB it's 217, 216, 208, and in HSL it's 53°, 11%, 83%.

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