NEUTRALS

Nomadic Dream

#DBDEDB

RGB 219, 222, 219 · HSL 120°, 4%, 86% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 13

Nomadic Dream is #DBDEDB in HEX — rgb(219, 222, 219), hsl(120°, 4%, 86%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 13%).

Nomadic Dream pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 4%, 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#DBDEDB

RGB219, 222, 219

HSL120°, 4%, 86%

HSV120°, 1%, 87%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 13

Decimal14409435

CSS RGBrgb(219, 222, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 4%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Site White SW7070

ΔE 0.6 · #DCDEDC

Valspar

Sheer Light 7004-16

ΔE 0.7 · #DBDFDD

Vista Paint

First Frost K-839

ΔE 1 · #DBDED9

PPG

Thin Ice 1001-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D9DCDB

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 1.3 · #DFDFDB

Benjamin Moore

Pearl 871

ΔE 1.3 · #DDE0DF

Dulux

Snow Season Half SN4B2

ΔE 1.4 · #D8DAD7

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 1.5 · #E0E0DC

Behr

White Lie MQ3-55

ΔE 1.6 · #DCDCDB

Dunn-Edwards

Porpoise DE6373

ΔE 1.7 · #DBDBDA

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2 · #DDDBD9

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.3 · #DAE2DD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.6 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.9 · #D7D7D7

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 3 · #D2DDDB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.8 · #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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DBDEDB

#DDDADD

Analogous

#DBDDDA

#DBDEDB

#DADDDB

Triadic

#DBDEDB

#DADADD

#DDDADA

Split-Complementary

#DBDEDB

#DBDADD

#DDDADB

Tetradic

#DBDEDB

#DADBDD

#DDDADD

#DDDBDA

Monochromatic

#8A938A

#B2B8B2

#DBDEDB

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#DBDEDB

#DADDDD

#DDDADD

#DDDADA

Compound

#DBDEDB

#DADDDB

#DDDADD

#DDDADB

Variations

Lighter

#E1E4E1

#E9EAE9

#F2F3F2

Darker

#ACB3AC

#737E73

#434943

Saturation

#DBDCDB

#DADDDA

#C9EEC9

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

15.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBDEDB

#DDDDDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBDEDB

#DDDDDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBDEDB

#DBDDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nomadic Dream 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

#E4D3BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBDEDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D8E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#CCA9CC

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: #DBDEDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBDEDB;

CSS Variable

--color-nomadic-dream: #DBDEDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nomadic-dream': '#DBDEDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBDEDB] text-[#DBDEDB]

SCSS

$nomadic-dream: #DBDEDB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBDEDB?

#DBDEDB is Nomadic Dream, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DBDEDB warm or cool?

Nomadic Dream reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nomadic Dream?

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

What colors pair well with Nomadic Dream?

Nomadic Dream 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 Nomadic Dream?

You can download Nomadic Dream 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 Nomadic Dream?

The hex code is #DBDEDB. In RGB it's 219, 222, 219, and in HSL it's 120°, 4%, 86%.

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