NEUTRALS

Silken Web

#DADCD4

RGB 218, 220, 212 · HSL 75°, 10%, 85% · CMYK 1, 0, 4, 14

Silken Web is #DADCD4 in HEX — rgb(218, 220, 212), hsl(75°, 10%, 85%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 14%).

Silken Web pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 75°, 10%, 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#DADCD4

RGB218, 220, 212

HSL75°, 10%, 85%

HSV75°, 4%, 86%

CMYK1, 0, 4, 14

Decimal14343380

CSS RGBrgb(218, 220, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 10%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Anonymous 1128-1

ΔE 0.5 · #DADCD3

Vista Paint

Metal Flake C-446

ΔE 0.5 · #DADCD5

Valspar

Stony Path 5007-1B

ΔE 0.6 · #D9DBD2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 0.7 · #D9DAD2

Dulux

Mcginley SN3H4

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDED6

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDDD5

Behr

Moth Gray N200-1

ΔE 1 · #DDDDD6

Sherwin-Williams

Frosty White SW6196

ΔE 1 · #DDDDD6

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 1.1 · #D9DCD2

Benjamin Moore

Moonshine 2140-60

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D9D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Tower 579

ΔE 1.2 · #D9D9D1

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.3 · #DDDFD3

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 2.3 · #D6D7D2

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.2 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.5 · #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

#DADCD4

#D7D5DD

Analogous

#DDDBD5

#DADCD4

#D7DDD5

Triadic

#DADCD4

#D5DBDD

#DDD5DB

Split-Complementary

#DADCD4

#D5D7DD

#DBD5DD

Tetradic

#DADCD4

#D5DDDB

#D7D5DD

#DDD5D7

Monochromatic

#929881

#B6BAAB

#DADCD4

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#DADCD4

#D5DDD7

#D7D5DD

#DDD5DB

Compound

#DADCD4

#D7DDD5

#D7D5DD

#DBD5DD

Variations

Lighter

#E2E3DD

#E9EAE6

#F2F3F1

Darker

#B2B6A5

#7E846A

#494D3D

Saturation

#D9DAD8

#DBDDD5

#E3EEC4

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

15.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DADCD4

#DCDBD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DADCD4

#DCDCD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DADCD4

#DBDBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silken Web 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

#E3D2BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DADCD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D7DE

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.

#AFA7CA

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: #DADCD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DADCD4;

CSS Variable

--color-silken-web: #DADCD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silken-web': '#DADCD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DADCD4] text-[#DADCD4]

SCSS

$silken-web: #DADCD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DADCD4?

#DADCD4 is Silken Web, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DADCD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silken Web?

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

What colors pair well with Silken Web?

Silken Web 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 Silken Web?

You can download Silken Web 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 Silken Web?

The hex code is #DADCD4. In RGB it's 218, 220, 212, and in HSL it's 75°, 10%, 85%.

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