NEUTRALS

Mcginley

#DDDED6

RGB 221, 222, 214 · HSL 67°, 11%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 13

Mcginley is #DDDED6 in HEX — rgb(221, 222, 214), hsl(67°, 11%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 13%).

Mcginley pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 67°, 11%, 85%. 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#DDDED6

RGB221, 222, 214

HSL67°, 11%, 85%

HSV67°, 4%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 13

Decimal14540502

CSS RGBrgb(221, 222, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 11%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mcginley SN3H4

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 0.5 · #DDDDD5

Vista Paint

Siberian Snowflake K-847

ΔE 0.7 · #DCDCD4

Behr

Moth Gray N200-1

ΔE 0.7 · #DDDDD6

Sherwin-Williams

Frosty White SW6196

ΔE 0.7 · #DDDDD6

Valspar

Luna 5005-3A

ΔE 0.8 · #DCDFD7

PPG

Anonymous 1128-1

ΔE 1 · #DADCD3

Benjamin Moore

Winter 1555

ΔE 1.1 · #DEDED4

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.4 · #D9DAD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White 28

ΔE 1.5 · #E1E0D6

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 1.6 · #D9DCD2

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.1 · #DDDFD3

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 2.3 · #E0E0DC

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.1 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.7 · #D7D7D7

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDDED6

#D6D5DD

Analogous

#DDDAD5

#DDDED6

#D8DDD5

Triadic

#DDDED6

#D5DCDD

#DDD5DC

Split-Complementary

#DDDED6

#D5D8DD

#DAD5DD

Tetradic

#DDDED6

#D5DDDA

#D6D5DD

#DDD5D8

Monochromatic

#969980

#B9BBAA

#DDDED6

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#DDDED6

#D5DDD6

#D6D5DD

#DDD5DC

Compound

#DDDED6

#D8DDD5

#D6D5DD

#DAD5DD

Variations

Lighter

#E3E4DD

#EAEAE6

#F2F3F1

Darker

#B5B7A4

#828669

#4C4E3D

Saturation

#DADAD7

#DCDDD5

#E9EEC4

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

15.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDDED6

#DFDDD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDDED6

#DEDED7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDDED6

#DEDDDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mcginley 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

#E5D3BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDDED6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D8E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#ABA7CA

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: #DDDED6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDDED6;

CSS Variable

--color-mcginley: #DDDED6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mcginley': '#DDDED6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDDED6] text-[#DDDED6]

SCSS

$mcginley: #DDDED6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDDED6?

#DDDED6 is Mcginley, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DDDED6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mcginley?

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

What colors pair well with Mcginley?

Mcginley 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 Mcginley?

You can download Mcginley 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 Mcginley?

The hex code is #DDDED6. In RGB it's 221, 222, 214, and in HSL it's 67°, 11%, 85%.

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