NEUTRALS

Metal Flake

#DADCD5

RGB 218, 220, 213 · HSL 77°, 9%, 85% · CMYK 1, 0, 3, 14

Metal Flake is #DADCD5 in HEX — rgb(218, 220, 213), hsl(77°, 9%, 85%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 14%).

Metal Flake pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 77°, 9%, 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#DADCD5

RGB218, 220, 213

HSL77°, 9%, 85%

HSV77°, 3%, 86%

CMYK1, 0, 3, 14

Decimal14343381

CSS RGBrgb(218, 220, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 9%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Metal Flake C-446

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Frosty White SW6196

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDDD6

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DAD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 0.9 · #D8DCD6

Behr

Moth Gray N200-1

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDDD6

Dulux

Mcginley SN3H4

ΔE 1 · #DDDED6

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1 · #DDDDD5

PPG

Anonymous 1128-1

ΔE 1 · #DADCD3

Valspar

Stony Path 5007-1B

ΔE 1.1 · #D9DBD2

Benjamin Moore

Ice CSP-575

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDFD9

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 1.6 · #D9DCD2

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 2 · #D6D7D2

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.8 · #DDDFD3

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.9 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.2 · #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

#DADCD5

#D7D5DC

Analogous

#DCDBD5

#DADCD5

#D7DCD5

Triadic

#DADCD5

#D5DADC

#DCD5DA

Split-Complementary

#DADCD5

#D5D7DC

#DBD5DC

Tetradic

#DADCD5

#D5DCDB

#D7D5DC

#DCD5D7

Monochromatic

#919782

#B5B9AC

#DADCD5

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#DADCD5

#D5DCD7

#D7D5DC

#DCD5DA

Compound

#DADCD5

#D7DCD5

#D7D5DC

#DBD5DC

Variations

Lighter

#E2E3DE

#E9EAE6

#F2F2F1

Darker

#B1B5A6

#7C836B

#484D3E

Saturation

#D9DAD8

#DADCD5

#E2EEC4

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

15.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DADCD5

#DCDBD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DADCD5

#DCDCD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DADCD5

#DBDBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Metal Flake 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

#E3D2BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DADCD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D7DF

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.

#B1A7CA

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: #DADCD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DADCD5;

CSS Variable

--color-metal-flake: #DADCD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metal-flake': '#DADCD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DADCD5] text-[#DADCD5]

SCSS

$metal-flake: #DADCD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DADCD5?

#DADCD5 is Metal Flake, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DADCD5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metal Flake?

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

What colors pair well with Metal Flake?

Metal Flake 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 Metal Flake?

You can download Metal Flake 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 Metal Flake?

The hex code is #DADCD5. In RGB it's 218, 220, 213, and in HSL it's 77°, 9%, 85%.

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