NEUTRALS

Madison White

#DAD9D2

RGB 218, 217, 210 · HSL 53°, 10%, 84% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 15

Madison White is #DAD9D2 in HEX — rgb(218, 217, 210), hsl(53°, 10%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 15%).

Madison White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 53°, 10%, 84%. 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#DAD9D2

RGB218, 217, 210

HSL53°, 10%, 84%

HSV53°, 4%, 85%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 15

Decimal14342610

CSS RGBrgb(218, 217, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 10%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Madison White 5008-1A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Turkish Tower C-578

ΔE 0.6 · #D9D8D0

Dulux

Narrow Neck Quarter NZ9E5

ΔE 0.6 · #D9D8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Tower 579

ΔE 0.6 · #D9D9D1

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DAD2

Sherwin-Williams

First Star SW7646

ΔE 1 · #DAD9D4

Benjamin Moore

Shoreline 1471

ΔE 1 · #DAD9D4

Behr

Silver Drop 790C-2

ΔE 1 · #DDDAD2

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.1 · #D9D8D3

PPG

Shark 1006-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DFDCD5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.5 · #DDDDD5

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 1.5 · #D6D7D2

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 3.3 · #DDDFD3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.7 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.3 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DAD9D2

#D2D3DA

Analogous

#DAD5D2

#DAD9D2

#D7DAD2

Triadic

#DAD9D2

#D2DAD9

#D9D2DA

Split-Complementary

#DAD9D2

#D2D7DA

#D5D2DA

Tetradic

#DAD9D2

#D2DAD5

#D2D3DA

#DAD2D7

Monochromatic

#95937E

#B8B6A8

#DAD9D2

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#DAD9D2

#D3DAD2

#D2D3DA

#D9D2DA

Compound

#DAD9D2

#D7DAD2

#D2D3DA

#D5D2DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2E1DB

#E9E8E4

#F2F1F0

Darker

#B4B2A3

#838069

#4C4B3D

Saturation

#D7D7D5

#DAD9D2

#EDE7C0

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD9D2

#DAD9D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD9D2

#D9D9D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD9D2

#DBD8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Madison White 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

#E3CFB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD9D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D4DD

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.

#A4A8C8

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: #DAD9D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD9D2;

CSS Variable

--color-madison-white: #DAD9D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'madison-white': '#DAD9D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD9D2] text-[#DAD9D2]

SCSS

$madison-white: #DAD9D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD9D2?

#DAD9D2 is Madison White, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DAD9D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Madison White?

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

What colors pair well with Madison White?

Madison White 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 Madison White?

You can download Madison White 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 Madison White?

The hex code is #DAD9D2. In RGB it's 218, 217, 210, and in HSL it's 53°, 10%, 84%.

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