NEUTRALS

Sheer Light

#DBDFDD

RGB 219, 223, 221 · HSL 150°, 6%, 87% · CMYK 2, 0, 1, 13

Sheer Light is #DBDFDD in HEX — rgb(219, 223, 221), hsl(150°, 6%, 87%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 13%).

Sheer Light pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 150°, 6%, 87%. 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#DBDFDD

RGB219, 223, 221

HSL150°, 6%, 87%

HSV150°, 2%, 87%

CMYK2, 0, 1, 13

Decimal14409693

CSS RGBrgb(219, 223, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 6%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sheer Light 7004-16

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Site White SW7070

ΔE 0.7 · #DCDEDC

Benjamin Moore

Pearl 871

ΔE 0.8 · #DDE0DF

PPG

Thin Ice 1001-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D9DCDB

Kilz

White Barn RJ150

ΔE 1.4 · #DEE1E1

Behr

River Veil MQ3-50

ΔE 1.5 · #D7DDDD

Vista Paint

Whispering Waterfall K-855

ΔE 1.6 · #D7DDD9

Dulux

Terrace White SN4F1

ΔE 1.7 · #D7DAD8

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 1.7 · #D6DDDD

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Water DE6316

ΔE 1.7 · #D9DFE0

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2 · #D5DBDB

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.2 · #DAE2DD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.3 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.8 · #D2DDDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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 MasstoneTeal 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

#DBDFDD

#E0DCDE

Analogous

#DCE0DC

#DBDFDD

#DCE0E0

Triadic

#DBDFDD

#DEDCE0

#E0DEDC

Split-Complementary

#DBDFDD

#E0DCE0

#E0DCDC

Tetradic

#DBDFDD

#DCDCE0

#E0DCDE

#E0E0DC

Monochromatic

#8B9891

#B3BCB8

#DBDFDD

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#DBDFDD

#DCDEE0

#E0DCDE

#E0DEDC

Compound

#DBDFDD

#DCE0E0

#E0DCDE

#E0DCDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3E6E4

#EAECEB

#F3F4F3

Darker

#ADB6B1

#72827A

#424C47

Saturation

#DDDEDE

#DCE0DE

#CCEFDE

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBDFDD

#DEDDDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBDFDD

#DEDEDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBDFDD

#DBDFDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sheer Light 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

#E4D4C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBDFDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D9E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#CDACBD

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: #DBDFDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBDFDD;

CSS Variable

--color-sheer-light: #DBDFDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheer-light': '#DBDFDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBDFDD] text-[#DBDFDD]

SCSS

$sheer-light: #DBDFDD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBDFDD?

#DBDFDD is Sheer Light, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DBDFDD warm or cool?

Sheer Light reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sheer Light?

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

What colors pair well with Sheer Light?

Sheer Light 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 Sheer Light?

You can download Sheer Light 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 Sheer Light?

The hex code is #DBDFDD. In RGB it's 219, 223, 221, and in HSL it's 150°, 6%, 87%.

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