NEUTRALS

Seashell Gray

#DBDBD7

RGB 219, 219, 215 · HSL 60°, 5%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 14

Seashell Gray is #DBDBD7 in HEX — rgb(219, 219, 215), hsl(60°, 5%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 14%).

Seashell Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 5%, 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#DBDBD7

RGB219, 219, 215

HSL60°, 5%, 85%

HSV60°, 2%, 86%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 14

Decimal14408663

CSS RGBrgb(219, 219, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 5%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Seashell Gray 4003-1A

Exact match

Dulux

Manorburn NZ9A1

ΔE 0.6 · #DADAD5

Benjamin Moore

Shoreline 1471

ΔE 0.9 · #DAD9D4

Sherwin-Williams

Fleur de Sel SW7666

ΔE 0.9 · #DCDDD8

Behr

Statuesque MQ3-23

ΔE 1 · #DEDDD8

Vista Paint

Whispering Smoke K-831

ΔE 1.1 · #D8D8D4

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.2 · #D9D8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Cloud DEC791

ΔE 1.4 · #D8D7D3

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 1.4 · #DFDFDB

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 1.7 · #D6D7D2

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 1.7 · #D6D7D2

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.5 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.5 · #DAE2DD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.9 · #CFD8D2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.9 · #CDCECD

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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DBDBD7

#D7D7DB

Analogous

#DBD9D7

#DBDBD7

#D9DBD7

Triadic

#DBDBD7

#D7DBDB

#DBD7DB

Split-Complementary

#DBDBD7

#D7D9DB

#D9D7DB

Tetradic

#DBDBD7

#D7DBD9

#D7D7DB

#DBD7D9

Monochromatic

#929287

#B6B6AF

#DBDBD7

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#DBDBD7

#D7DBD7

#D7D7DB

#DBD7DB

Compound

#DBDBD7

#D9DBD7

#D7D7DB

#D9D7DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2E2DF

#E9E9E7

#F2F2F1

Darker

#B2B2A9

#7E7E71

#494941

Saturation

#D9D9D8

#DBDBD7

#EDEDC5

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBDBD7

#DCDBD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBDBD7

#DBDBD8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBDBD7

#DBDADB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Seashell Gray 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

#E4D1BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBDBD7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D6E1

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.

#A7A7CA

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: #DBDBD7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBDBD7;

CSS Variable

--color-seashell-gray: #DBDBD7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seashell-gray': '#DBDBD7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBDBD7] text-[#DBDBD7]

SCSS

$seashell-gray: #DBDBD7;

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#DCDED8 · ΔE 1.5

Graytint

#D8D9D8 · ΔE 1.8

Alaskan Husky

#D4D7D2 · ΔE 2.1

Whisper

#D5D5D0 · ΔE 2.2

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#DCDFDE · ΔE 2.3

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#D4D8D2 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBDBD7?

#DBDBD7 is Seashell Gray, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DBDBD7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seashell Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Seashell Gray?

Seashell Gray 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 Seashell Gray?

You can download Seashell Gray 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 Seashell Gray?

The hex code is #DBDBD7. In RGB it's 219, 219, 215, and in HSL it's 60°, 5%, 85%.

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