NEUTRALS

First Frost

#DBDED9

RGB 219, 222, 217 · HSL 96°, 7%, 86% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 13

First Frost is #DBDED9 in HEX — rgb(219, 222, 217), hsl(96°, 7%, 86%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 13%).

First Frost pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 96°, 7%, 86%. 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#DBDED9

RGB219, 222, 217

HSL96°, 7%, 86%

HSV96°, 2%, 87%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 13

Decimal14409433

CSS RGBrgb(219, 222, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 7%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

First Frost K-839

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Ice CSP-575

ΔE 0.7 · #DDDFD9

Sherwin-Williams

Fleur de Sel SW7666

ΔE 0.7 · #DCDDD8

Behr

Frostproof QE-41

ΔE 0.9 · #DCE0DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Metal Flake 447

ΔE 1 · #D8DCD6

Valspar

Pale Linen 7004-23

ΔE 1.2 · #D8DEDA

Dulux

White Mystery SN4D1

ΔE 1.2 · #DFDFDA

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 1.5 · #E0E0DC

PPG

Tundra Frost 1009-1

ΔE 1.7 · #E1E1DB

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 1.8 · #D5DBD5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.9 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.1 · #DAE2DD

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 2.3 · #D9D8D3

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 3.2 · #E4E7E3

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#DBDED9

#DCD9DE

Analogous

#DDDED9

#DBDED9

#D9DED9

Triadic

#DBDED9

#D9DBDE

#DED9DB

Split-Complementary

#DBDED9

#D9D9DE

#DED9DD

Tetradic

#DBDED9

#D9DDDE

#DCD9DE

#DED9D9

Monochromatic

#8D9787

#B4BAB0

#DBDED9

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#DBDED9

#D9DEDC

#DCD9DE

#DED9DB

Compound

#DBDED9

#D9DED9

#DCD9DE

#DED9DD

Variations

Lighter

#E2E4E0

#E9EBE8

#F2F3F2

Darker

#AEB5AA

#77826F

#454C41

Saturation

#DBDCDB

#DBDED9

#D7EEC8

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBDED9

#DDDDDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBDED9

#DDDDDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBDED9

#DBDDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

First Frost 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

#E4D3BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBDED9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D8E2

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.

#BEA9CC

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: #DBDED9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBDED9;

CSS Variable

--color-first-frost: #DBDED9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-frost': '#DBDED9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBDED9] text-[#DBDED9]

SCSS

$first-frost: #DBDED9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBDED9?

#DBDED9 is First Frost, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DBDED9 warm or cool?

First Frost reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with First Frost?

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

What colors pair well with First Frost?

First Frost 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 First Frost?

You can download First Frost 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 First Frost?

The hex code is #DBDED9. In RGB it's 219, 222, 217, and in HSL it's 96°, 7%, 86%.

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