NEUTRALS

Hint

#DDD5D4

RGB 221, 213, 212 · HSL 7°, 12%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 4, 13

Hint is #DDD5D4 in HEX — rgb(221, 213, 212), hsl(7°, 12%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 13%).

Hint pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 7°, 12%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#DDD5D4

RGB221, 213, 212

HSL7°, 12%, 85%

HSV7°, 4%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 4, 13

Decimal14538196

CSS RGBrgb(221, 213, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 12%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hint 2114-60

Exact match

Dulux

Lunette Half S06B1H

ΔE 0.6 · #DCD5D3

Vista Paint

Plum Proud K-766

ΔE 1 · #E0D7D7

Behr

Mocha Ice N150-1

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D8D8

Valspar

Napa Dawn 1003-10C

ΔE 1.4 · #E1D9D8

PPG

Go To Gray 1004-1

ΔE 1.6 · #DCD8D7

Dunn-Edwards

Whirlwind DE6030

ΔE 2 · #E2D5D3

Sherwin-Williams

Dreamy White SW6021

ΔE 2.3 · #E3D9D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Old Grey Mare 545

ΔE 2.4 · #DAD7D3

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2.8 · #DDDBD9

Kilz

Lilac Cream RJ180

ΔE 2.9 · #D8D8D7

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.3 · #E0D7DC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.6 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 4.6 · #E8DDE2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDD5D4

#D4DCDD

Analogous

#DDD4D8

#DDD5D4

#DDDAD4

Triadic

#DDD5D4

#D4DDD5

#D5D4DD

Split-Complementary

#DDD5D4

#D4DDDA

#D4D8DD

Tetradic

#DDD5D4

#D8DDD4

#D4DCDD

#DAD4DD

Monochromatic

#9A827E

#BCABA9

#DDD5D4

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#DDD5D4

#DCDDD4

#D4DCDD

#D5D4DD

Compound

#DDD5D4

#DDDAD4

#D4DCDD

#D4D8DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4DEDD

#EAE6E6

#F3F1F0

Darker

#B8A6A3

#876B67

#4F3E3C

Saturation

#DAD8D7

#DDD5D4

#EEC8C3

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD5D4

#D9D8D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD5D4

#D6D6D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD5D4

#DDD5D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hint 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

#E5CCBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD5D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D1DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A7C6CA

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: #DDD5D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD5D4;

CSS Variable

--color-hint: #DDD5D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hint': '#DDD5D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD5D4] text-[#DDD5D4]

SCSS

$hint: #DDD5D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD5D4?

#DDD5D4 is Hint, a light neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #DDD5D4 warm or cool?

Hint reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hint?

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

What colors pair well with Hint?

Hint 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 Hint?

You can download Hint 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 Hint?

The hex code is #DDD5D4. In RGB it's 221, 213, 212, and in HSL it's 7°, 12%, 85%.

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