NEUTRALS

Touch

#DDD7DE

RGB 221, 215, 222 · HSL 291°, 10%, 86% · CMYK 0, 3, 0, 13

Touch is #DDD7DE in HEX — rgb(221, 215, 222), hsl(291°, 10%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 0%, 13%).

Touch pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 291°, 10%, 86%. 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#DDD7DE

RGB221, 215, 222

HSL291°, 10%, 86%

HSV291°, 3%, 87%

CMYK0, 3, 0, 13

Decimal14538718

CSS RGBrgb(221, 215, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 10%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Touch 2116-60

Exact match

Vista Paint

Easter Party K-46

ΔE 0.7 · #DDD8DE

PPG

Little Lilac 1177-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E0D8DF

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Peony SW6547

ΔE 1.4 · #DAD6DB

Dulux

Barbara's Blessing Quarter S49B1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #E0DBE1

Behr

Mystic Fairy PPU16-7

ΔE 1.5 · #DDD4DA

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D7DC

Hallman-Lindsay

He Loves Me 1279

ΔE 1.5 · #E1DBE3

Valspar

Brushed Lavender 4001-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #DAD1D7

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.4 · #E2D6DB

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 3.2 · #E8DDE2

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 3.6 · #E2D4DF

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.3 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 5 · #DDDBD9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.3 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 6.9 · #D7E2E5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDD7DE

#D9DFD8

Analogous

#DAD8DF

#DDD7DE

#DFD8DC

Triadic

#DDD7DE

#DFDED8

#D8DFDE

Split-Complementary

#DDD7DE

#DCDFD8

#D8DFDA

Tetradic

#DDD7DE

#DFDAD8

#D9DFD8

#D8DCDF

Monochromatic

#97849A

#BAAEBC

#DDD7DE

#F3F1F4

Rectangle

#DDD7DE

#DFD8D9

#D9DFD8

#D8DFDE

Compound

#DDD7DE

#DFD8DC

#D9DFD8

#D8DFDA

Variations

Lighter

#E4E0E5

#EBE8EB

#F3F2F3

Darker

#B5A7B8

#826B86

#4C3E4E

Saturation

#DCDADC

#DED8DF

#E9C8EF

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD7DE

#D9DADF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD7DE

#D8D8DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD7DE

#DCD8D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Touch 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

#E5CEC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD7DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D3E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#AECCA9

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: #DDD7DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD7DE;

CSS Variable

--color-touch: #DDD7DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'touch': '#DDD7DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD7DE] text-[#DDD7DE]

SCSS

$touch: #DDD7DE;

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#D9DBE2 · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD7DE?

#DDD7DE is Touch, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DDD7DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Touch?

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

What colors pair well with Touch?

Touch 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 Touch?

You can download Touch 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 Touch?

The hex code is #DDD7DE. In RGB it's 221, 215, 222, and in HSL it's 291°, 10%, 86%.

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