NEUTRALS

Spring Thaw

#D9DCDD

RGB 217, 220, 221 · HSL 195°, 6%, 86% · CMYK 2, 0, 0, 13

Spring Thaw is #D9DCDD in HEX — rgb(217, 220, 221), hsl(195°, 6%, 86%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 13%).

Spring Thaw pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 195°, 6%, 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#D9DCDD

RGB217, 220, 221

HSL195°, 6%, 86%

HSV195°, 2%, 87%

CMYK2, 0, 0, 13

Decimal14277853

CSS RGBrgb(217, 220, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 6%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Spring Thaw 1013-2

Exact match

Valspar

Fragile Blue 7004-10

ΔE 0.5 · #D9DCDE

Benjamin Moore

Bunny 2124-50

ΔE 0.7 · #D7DCDD

Dulux

Highgate SP2B6

ΔE 0.7 · #D9DDDF

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Setting DE6359

ΔE 0.7 · #D8DADB

Vista Paint

Moonlight Blue K-799

ΔE 1 · #D9DEE0

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 1 · #DBDFE0

Behr

River Veil MQ3-50

ΔE 1.2 · #D7DDDD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.3 · #D5DBDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 1.5 · #DBDBDA

Kilz

White Barn RJ150

ΔE 1.8 · #DEE1E1

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.6 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.9 · #E1E4E6

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.4 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D9DCDD

#DDDAD9

Analogous

#D9DDDC

#D9DCDD

#D9DADD

Triadic

#D9DCDD

#DDD9DC

#DCDDD9

Split-Complementary

#D9DCDD

#DDD9DA

#DDDCD9

Tetradic

#D9DCDD

#DCD9DD

#DDDAD9

#DADDD9

Monochromatic

#889296

#B1B7B9

#D9DCDD

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#D9DCDD

#DAD9DD

#DDDAD9

#DCDDD9

Compound

#D9DCDD

#D9DADD

#DDDAD9

#DDDCD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1E3E4

#E8EAEB

#F2F3F3

Darker

#AAB2B4

#717D81

#41494B

Saturation

#DBDCDC

#D9DCDD

#C8E5EE

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9DCDD

#DBDBDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9DCDD

#DBDBDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9DCDD

#D9DCDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Spring Thaw 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

#E2D2C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9DCDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD7E5

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.

#CCB2A9

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: #D9DCDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9DCDD;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-thaw: #D9DCDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-thaw': '#D9DCDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9DCDD] text-[#D9DCDD]

SCSS

$spring-thaw: #D9DCDD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9DCDD?

#D9DCDD is Spring Thaw, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D9DCDD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Thaw?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Thaw?

Spring Thaw 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 Spring Thaw?

You can download Spring Thaw 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 Spring Thaw?

The hex code is #D9DCDD. In RGB it's 217, 220, 221, and in HSL it's 195°, 6%, 86%.

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