NEUTRALS

Slight Mushroom Half

#DBD6D2

RGB 219, 214, 210 · HSL 27°, 11%, 84% · CMYK 0, 2, 4, 14

Slight Mushroom Half is #DBD6D2 in HEX — rgb(219, 214, 210), hsl(27°, 11%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 4%, 14%).

Slight Mushroom Half pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 27°, 11%, 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#DBD6D2

RGB219, 214, 210

HSL27°, 11%, 84%

HSV27°, 4%, 86%

CMYK0, 2, 4, 14

Decimal14407378

CSS RGBrgb(219, 214, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 11%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Slight Mushroom Half S09A1H

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Shade DEW395

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD8D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Old Grey Mare 545

ΔE 0.8 · #DAD7D3

Behr

Jodhpur Tan N180-2

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD9D5

Vista Paint

Ice Age K-822

ΔE 1.2 · #D8D6D1

Benjamin Moore

Lilac CSP-490

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D3CE

Valspar

Sandstone Gray 7004-18

ΔE 1.6 · #D8D7D4

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D8D3

Sherwin-Williams

First Star SW7646

ΔE 1.7 · #DAD9D4

PPG

Go To Gray 1004-1

ΔE 1.8 · #DCD8D7

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 2.2 · #D6D0CB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.4 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 4.6 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 5.7 · #DAE2DD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DBD6D2

#D2D7DB

Analogous

#DBD2D2

#DBD6D2

#DBDAD2

Triadic

#DBD6D2

#D2DBD6

#D6D2DB

Split-Complementary

#DBD6D2

#D2DBDA

#D2D2DB

Tetradic

#DBD6D2

#D2DBD2

#D2D7DB

#DAD2DB

Monochromatic

#97887D

#B9AFA7

#DBD6D2

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#DBD6D2

#D7DBD2

#D2D7DB

#D6D2DB

Compound

#DBD6D2

#DBDAD2

#D2D7DB

#D2D2DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2DEDB

#E9E6E4

#F2F1F0

Darker

#B5AAA2

#847468

#4D443C

Saturation

#D8D6D5

#DBD6D2

#EDD4C0

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD6D2

#D9D7D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD6D2

#D7D7D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD6D2

#DBD5D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Slight Mushroom Half 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

#E4CDB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD6D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D2DD

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.

#A4B8C8

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: #DBD6D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD6D2;

CSS Variable

--color-slight-mushroom-half: #DBD6D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slight-mushroom-half': '#DBD6D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD6D2] text-[#DBD6D2]

SCSS

$slight-mushroom-half: #DBD6D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD6D2?

#DBD6D2 is Slight Mushroom Half, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DBD6D2 warm or cool?

Slight Mushroom Half reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Slight Mushroom Half?

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

What colors pair well with Slight Mushroom Half?

Slight Mushroom Half 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 Slight Mushroom Half?

You can download Slight Mushroom Half 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 Slight Mushroom Half?

The hex code is #DBD6D2. In RGB it's 219, 214, 210, and in HSL it's 27°, 11%, 84%.

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