NEUTRALS

Highgate

#D9DDDF

RGB 217, 221, 223 · HSL 200°, 9%, 86% · CMYK 3, 1, 0, 13

Highgate is #D9DDDF in HEX — rgb(217, 221, 223), hsl(200°, 9%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 13%).

Highgate pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 9%, 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#D9DDDF

RGB217, 221, 223

HSL200°, 9%, 86%

HSV200°, 3%, 87%

CMYK3, 1, 0, 13

Decimal14278111

CSS RGBrgb(217, 221, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 9%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Highgate SP2B6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2126-60

ΔE 0.4 · #D8DDDF

Vista Paint

Moonlight Blue K-799

ΔE 0.5 · #D9DEE0

Valspar

Fragile Blue 7004-10

ΔE 0.5 · #D9DCDE

PPG

Spring Thaw 1013-2

ΔE 0.7 · #D9DCDD

Behr

Billowing Clouds HDC-CT-16

ΔE 0.7 · #D7DCDF

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 0.9 · #DBDFE0

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Water DE6316

ΔE 1 · #D9DFE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 1.5 · #D6DDDD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.6 · #D5DBDB

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.7 · #DFE0E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.6 · #E1E4E6

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.7 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 2.8 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D9DDDF

#DFDAD8

Analogous

#D8DFDD

#D9DDDF

#D8D9DF

Triadic

#D9DDDF

#DFD8DC

#DCDFD8

Split-Complementary

#D9DDDF

#DFD8D9

#DFDDD8

Tetradic

#D9DDDF

#DDD8DF

#DFDAD8

#D9DFD8

Monochromatic

#859299

#AEB7BC

#D9DDDF

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#D9DDDF

#DAD8DF

#DFDAD8

#DCDFD8

Compound

#D9DDDF

#D8D9DF

#DFDAD8

#DFDDD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0E3E5

#E8EAEB

#F2F3F3

Darker

#A8B2B7

#6D7D85

#3F494D

Saturation

#DADCDC

#D8DCDF

#C8E2EF

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9DDDF

#DBDCE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9DDDF

#DCDCDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9DDDF

#D9DDDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Highgate 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

#E2D2C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9DDDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD7E7

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.

#CCB5A9

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: #D9DDDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9DDDF;

CSS Variable

--color-highgate: #D9DDDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'highgate': '#D9DDDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9DDDF] text-[#D9DDDF]

SCSS

$highgate: #D9DDDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9DDDF?

#D9DDDF is Highgate, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D9DDDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Highgate?

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

What colors pair well with Highgate?

Highgate 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 Highgate?

You can download Highgate 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 Highgate?

The hex code is #D9DDDF. In RGB it's 217, 221, 223, and in HSL it's 200°, 9%, 86%.

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