NEUTRALS

Icicle

#DBDFE0

RGB 219, 223, 224 · HSL 192°, 7%, 87% · CMYK 2, 0, 0, 12

Icicle is #DBDFE0 in HEX — rgb(219, 223, 224), hsl(192°, 7%, 87%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 12%).

Icicle pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 192°, 7%, 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#DBDFE0

RGB219, 223, 224

HSL192°, 7%, 87%

HSV192°, 2%, 88%

CMYK2, 0, 0, 12

Decimal14409696

CSS RGBrgb(219, 223, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 7%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

Exact match

Behr

Etched Glass MQ3-27

ΔE 0.6 · #DCE0E2

Vista Paint

Moonlight Blue K-799

ΔE 0.7 · #D9DEE0

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Water DE6316

ΔE 0.7 · #D9DFE0

Dulux

Highgate SP2B6

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DDDF

Valspar

Tsunami Sky 7004-4

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DDDD

PPG

Spring Thaw 1013-2

ΔE 1 · #D9DCDD

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2126-60

ΔE 1 · #D8DDDF

Kilz

White Barn RJ150

ΔE 1 · #DEE1E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 1.5 · #D6DDDD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 1.8 · #D5DBDB

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2 · #E1E4E6

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 2.7 · #D7E2E5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #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

#DBDFE0

#E0DCDC

Analogous

#DCE0DF

#DBDFE0

#DCDDE0

Triadic

#DBDFE0

#E0DCDF

#DFE0DC

Split-Complementary

#DBDFE0

#E0DCDD

#E0DFDC

Tetradic

#DBDFE0

#DFDCE0

#E0DCDC

#DDE0DC

Monochromatic

#8A9699

#B3BBBD

#DBDFE0

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#DBDFE0

#DCDCE0

#E0DCDC

#DFE0DC

Compound

#DBDFE0

#DCDDE0

#E0DCDC

#E0DFDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3E6E6

#EAECEC

#F3F4F4

Darker

#ACB5B7

#718083

#414A4D

Saturation

#DDDEDF

#DCDFE0

#CCE8F0

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBDFE0

#DDDEE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBDFE0

#DEDEE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBDFE0

#DBDFDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Icicle 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

#E4D4C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBDFE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D9E7

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.

#CDB3AC

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: #DBDFE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBDFE0;

CSS Variable

--color-icicle: #DBDFE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'icicle': '#DBDFE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBDFE0] text-[#DBDFE0]

SCSS

$icicle: #DBDFE0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBDFE0?

#DBDFE0 is Icicle, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DBDFE0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Icicle?

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

What colors pair well with Icicle?

Icicle 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 Icicle?

You can download Icicle 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 Icicle?

The hex code is #DBDFE0. In RGB it's 219, 223, 224, and in HSL it's 192°, 7%, 87%.

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