NEUTRALS

Aqua Haze

#D9DDD5

RGB 217, 221, 213 · HSL 90°, 11%, 85% · CMYK 2, 0, 4, 13

Aqua Haze is #D9DDD5 in HEX — rgb(217, 221, 213), hsl(90°, 11%, 85%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 13%).

Aqua Haze pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 90°, 11%, 85%. 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#D9DDD5

RGB217, 221, 213

HSL90°, 11%, 85%

HSV90°, 4%, 87%

CMYK2, 0, 4, 13

Decimal14278101

CSS RGBrgb(217, 221, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 11%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Wave's Crest 5005-1A

ΔE 0.7 · #DBDED5

PPG

Anonymous 1128-1

ΔE 0.9 · #DADCD3

Vista Paint

Metal Flake C-446

ΔE 0.9 · #DADCD5

Sherwin-Williams

Opaline SW6189

ΔE 0.9 · #DCDFD7

Benjamin Moore

Healing 1562

ΔE 1 · #D6DCD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 1.1 · #D8DCD6

Dulux

Mcginley SN3H4

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDED6

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 1.2 · #D9DCD2

Behr

Looking Glass MQ3-45

ΔE 1.3 · #DDDFD8

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.4 · #D9DAD2

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.5 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.3 · #DDDFD3

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 2.6 · #D6D7D2

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.6 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.3 · #EAEAE4

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D9DDD5

#D9D5DD

Analogous

#DDDDD5

#D9DDD5

#D5DDD5

Triadic

#D9DDD5

#D5D9DD

#DDD5D9

Split-Complementary

#D9DDD5

#D5D5DD

#DDD5DD

Tetradic

#D9DDD5

#D5DDDD

#D9D5DD

#DDD5D5

Monochromatic

#8C9980

#B3BBAA

#D9DDD5

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#D9DDD5

#D5DDD9

#D9D5DD

#DDD5D9

Compound

#D9DDD5

#D5DDD5

#D9D5DD

#DDD5DD

Variations

Lighter

#E0E4DD

#E8EAE6

#F2F3F1

Darker

#ADB7A4

#778669

#454E3D

Saturation

#D9DAD7

#D9DDD5

#D9EEC4

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

15.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9DDD5

#DCDBD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9DDD5

#DCDCD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9DDD5

#DADCDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Aqua Haze 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

#E2D2BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9DDD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD7DF

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.

#B8A7CA

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: #D9DDD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9DDD5;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-haze: #D9DDD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-haze': '#D9DDD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9DDD5] text-[#D9DDD5]

SCSS

$aqua-haze: #D9DDD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9DDD5?

#D9DDD5 is Aqua Haze, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D9DDD5 warm or cool?

Aqua Haze reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aqua Haze?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Haze?

Aqua Haze 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 Aqua Haze?

You can download Aqua Haze 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 Aqua Haze?

The hex code is #D9DDD5. In RGB it's 217, 221, 213, and in HSL it's 90°, 11%, 85%.

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