NEUTRALS

Drifting Cloud

#DBE0E1

RGB 219, 224, 225 · HSL 190°, 9%, 87% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 12

Drifting Cloud is #DBE0E1 in HEX — rgb(219, 224, 225), hsl(190°, 9%, 87%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 12%).

Drifting Cloud pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 190°, 9%, 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#DBE0E1

RGB219, 224, 225

HSL190°, 9%, 87%

HSV190°, 3%, 88%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 12

Decimal14409953

CSS RGBrgb(219, 224, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 9%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 0.5 · #DBDFE0

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Water DE6316

ΔE 0.6 · #D9DFE0

Behr

Etched Glass MQ3-27

ΔE 0.6 · #DCE0E2

Benjamin Moore

Blue 875

ΔE 0.7 · #DAE1E2

PPG

Harbor Mist 1160-1

ΔE 0.9 · #DAE1E3

Vista Paint

Moonlight Blue K-799

ΔE 0.9 · #D9DEE0

Kilz

White Barn RJ150

ΔE 1 · #DEE1E1

Dulux

Highgate SP2B6

ΔE 1.2 · #D9DDDF

Valspar

Tsunami Sky 7004-4

ΔE 1.2 · #D9DDDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 1.5 · #D6DDDD

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.8 · #E1E4E6

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.1 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 2.3 · #D7E2E5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DBE0E1

#E1DCDB

Analogous

#DBE1DF

#DBE0E1

#DBDDE1

Triadic

#DBE0E1

#E1DBE0

#E0E1DB

Split-Complementary

#DBE0E1

#E1DBDD

#E1DFDB

Tetradic

#DBE0E1

#DFDBE1

#E1DCDB

#DDE1DB

Monochromatic

#87989B

#B1BCBE

#DBE0E1

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#DBE0E1

#DCDBE1

#E1DCDB

#E0E1DB

Compound

#DBE0E1

#DBDDE1

#E1DCDB

#E1DFDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2E6E7

#EAECED

#F3F4F4

Darker

#AAB6B9

#6E8286

#404C4E

Saturation

#DDDEDF

#DBE0E1

#CCEAF0

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBE0E1

#DEDEE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBE0E1

#DFDFE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBE0E1

#DBE0E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Drifting Cloud 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

#E4D5C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBE0E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1DAE8

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.

#CDB2AC

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: #DBE0E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBE0E1;

CSS Variable

--color-drifting-cloud: #DBE0E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'drifting-cloud': '#DBE0E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBE0E1] text-[#DBE0E1]

SCSS

$drifting-cloud: #DBE0E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBE0E1?

#DBE0E1 is Drifting Cloud, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DBE0E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Drifting Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Drifting Cloud?

Drifting Cloud 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 Drifting Cloud?

You can download Drifting Cloud 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 Drifting Cloud?

The hex code is #DBE0E1. In RGB it's 219, 224, 225, and in HSL it's 190°, 9%, 87%.

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