NEUTRALS

Azure Hint

#DDDCE1

RGB 221, 220, 225 · HSL 252°, 8%, 87% · CMYK 2, 2, 0, 12

Azure Hint is #DDDCE1 in HEX — rgb(221, 220, 225), hsl(252°, 8%, 87%), cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 12%).

Azure Hint pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 252°, 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#DDDCE1

RGB221, 220, 225

HSL252°, 8%, 87%

HSV252°, 2%, 88%

CMYK2, 2, 0, 12

Decimal14540001

CSS RGBrgb(221, 220, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(252, 8%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pensive Quarter S43B1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #DCDCE1

PPG

February Frost 1173-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E0DEE3

Valspar

April Morning 4001-5A

ΔE 1.1 · #DEDCDF

Vista Paint

He Loves Me C-1278

ΔE 1.4 · #E0DBE0

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1409

ΔE 1.5 · #DADCE3

Behr

Country Breeze 740A-2

ΔE 1.7 · #E2DFE2

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 1.8 · #E0DADF

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 2.1 · #DFE0E2

Hallman-Lindsay

White Bud 1244

ΔE 2.4 · #E3E0E8

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Setting DE6359

ΔE 2.6 · #D8DADB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3 · #E7E3E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.1 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.3 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 3.7 · #DDDBD9

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4.5 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.2 · #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

#DDDCE1

#DFE1DB

Analogous

#DBDDE1

#DDDCE1

#DFDBE1

Triadic

#DDDCE1

#E1DCDB

#DBE1DC

Split-Complementary

#DDDCE1

#E1DFDB

#DDE1DB

Tetradic

#DDDCE1

#E1DBDD

#DFE1DB

#DBE1DF

Monochromatic

#8C899A

#B4B2BD

#DDDCE1

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#DDDCE1

#E1DBDF

#DFE1DB

#DBE1DC

Compound

#DDDCE1

#DFDBE1

#DFE1DB

#DDE1DB

Variations

Lighter

#E3E2E7

#EAEAEC

#F3F3F4

Darker

#AEABB8

#746F85

#43404E

Saturation

#DDDDDF

#DCDBE1

#D3CCF0

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDDCE1

#DCDDE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDDCE1

#DCDCE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDDCE1

#DDDDDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Azure 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

#E5D2C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDDCE1

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.

#C7CDAC

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: #DDDCE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDDCE1;

CSS Variable

--color-azure-hint: #DDDCE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'azure-hint': '#DDDCE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDDCE1] text-[#DDDCE1]

SCSS

$azure-hint: #DDDCE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDDCE1?

#DDDCE1 is Azure Hint, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DDDCE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Azure Hint?

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

What colors pair well with Azure Hint?

Azure 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 Azure Hint?

You can download Azure 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 Azure Hint?

The hex code is #DDDCE1. In RGB it's 221, 220, 225, and in HSL it's 252°, 8%, 87%.

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