NEUTRALS

Tinsmith

#DCE0DC

RGB 220, 224, 220 · HSL 120°, 6%, 87% · CMYK 2, 0, 2, 12

Tinsmith is #DCE0DC in HEX — rgb(220, 224, 220), hsl(120°, 6%, 87%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 2%, 12%).

Tinsmith pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 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#DCE0DC

RGB220, 224, 220

HSL120°, 6%, 87%

HSV120°, 2%, 88%

CMYK2, 0, 2, 12

Decimal14475484

CSS RGBrgb(220, 224, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 6%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

First Frost K-839

ΔE 0.9 · #DBDED9

Behr

Frostproof QE-41

ΔE 1 · #DCE0DA

Valspar

Sheer Light 7004-16

ΔE 1.1 · #DBDFDD

Kilz

Oakleaf Hydrangea RJ140

ΔE 1.2 · #DFE3E0

Sherwin-Williams

Nebulous White SW7063

ΔE 1.2 · #DEDFDC

Benjamin Moore

Green 2139-60

ΔE 1.3 · #DBE1DB

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 1.4 · #DFDFDB

Dulux

Brume Quarter S12A1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #E0E0DC

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 1.6 · #DAE2DD

PPG

Gray Glimpse 1036-1

ΔE 1.8 · #E0E4E2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fox DE6289

ΔE 2.4 · #D5DBD5

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.6 · #E4E7E3

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2.7 · #DDDBD9

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.7 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.2 · #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

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

#DCE0DC

#E0DCE0

Analogous

#DEE0DC

#DCE0DC

#DCE0DE

Triadic

#DCE0DC

#DCDCE0

#E0DCDC

Split-Complementary

#DCE0DC

#DEDCE0

#E0DCDE

Tetradic

#DCE0DC

#DCDEE0

#E0DCE0

#E0DEDC

Monochromatic

#8B988B

#B3BCB3

#DCE0DC

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#DCE0DC

#DCE0E0

#E0DCE0

#E0DCDC

Compound

#DCE0DC

#DCE0DE

#E0DCE0

#E0DCDE

Variations

Lighter

#E3E6E3

#EAECEA

#F3F4F3

Darker

#ADB6AD

#728272

#424C42

Saturation

#DDDEDD

#DCE0DC

#CCEFCC

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

15.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCE0DC

#DFDEDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCE0DC

#DFDFDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCE0DC

#DCDFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tinsmith 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

#E4D5C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCE0DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2DAE4

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.

#CDACCD

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: #DCE0DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCE0DC;

CSS Variable

--color-tinsmith: #DCE0DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tinsmith': '#DCE0DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCE0DC] text-[#DCE0DC]

SCSS

$tinsmith: #DCE0DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCE0DC?

#DCE0DC is Tinsmith, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DCE0DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tinsmith?

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

What colors pair well with Tinsmith?

Tinsmith 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 Tinsmith?

You can download Tinsmith 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 Tinsmith?

The hex code is #DCE0DC. In RGB it's 220, 224, 220, and in HSL it's 120°, 6%, 87%.

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