NEUTRALS

Pensive Quarter

#DCDCE1

RGB 220, 220, 225 · HSL 240°, 8%, 87% · CMYK 2, 2, 0, 12

Pensive Quarter is #DCDCE1 in HEX — rgb(220, 220, 225), hsl(240°, 8%, 87%), cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 12%).

Pensive Quarter pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 8%, 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#DCDCE1

RGB220, 220, 225

HSL240°, 8%, 87%

HSV240°, 2%, 88%

CMYK2, 2, 0, 12

Decimal14474465

CSS RGBrgb(220, 220, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 8%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pensive Quarter S43B1Q

Exact match

PPG

Rare Orchid 1169-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DBDCE2

Valspar

Rising Star 4002-7A

ΔE 1.1 · #DCDDE4

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1409

ΔE 1.3 · #DADCE3

Sherwin-Williams

Starry Night SW6540

ΔE 1.7 · #D6D9DE

Vista Paint

Romance in Bloom K-94

ΔE 1.8 · #D8DCE3

Behr

Mainsail MQ3-26

ΔE 1.8 · #D8DDE2

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 2.1 · #DFE0E2

Dunn-Edwards

Waterloo DE6330

ΔE 2.3 · #D9DFE3

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 2.4 · #D8D7D9

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 3.2 · #E1E4E6

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.3 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.5 · #D5DBDB

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4.2 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DCDCE1

#E1E1DB

Analogous

#DBDEE1

#DCDCE1

#DEDBE1

Triadic

#DCDCE1

#E1DBDB

#DBE1DB

Split-Complementary

#DCDCE1

#E1DEDB

#DEE1DB

Tetradic

#DCDCE1

#E1DBDE

#E1E1DB

#DBE1DE

Monochromatic

#89899A

#B2B2BD

#DCDCE1

#F1F1F3

Rectangle

#DCDCE1

#E1DBE1

#E1E1DB

#DBE1DB

Compound

#DCDCE1

#DEDBE1

#E1E1DB

#DEE1DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2E2E7

#EAEAEC

#F3F3F4

Darker

#ABABB8

#6F6F85

#40404E

Saturation

#DDDDDF

#DBDBE1

#CCCCF0

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCDCE1

#DBDCE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCDCE1

#DCDCE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCDCE1

#DCDDDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pensive Quarter 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

#E4D2C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCDCE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D7E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#CDCDAC

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: #DCDCE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCDCE1;

CSS Variable

--color-pensive-quarter: #DCDCE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pensive-quarter': '#DCDCE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCDCE1] text-[#DCDCE1]

SCSS

$pensive-quarter: #DCDCE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCDCE1?

#DCDCE1 is Pensive Quarter, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DCDCE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pensive Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Pensive Quarter?

Pensive Quarter 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 Pensive Quarter?

You can download Pensive Quarter 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 Pensive Quarter?

The hex code is #DCDCE1. In RGB it's 220, 220, 225, and in HSL it's 240°, 8%, 87%.

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