NEUTRALS

Ice

#DDDFD9

RGB 221, 223, 217 · HSL 80°, 9%, 86% · CMYK 1, 0, 3, 13

Ice is #DDDFD9 in HEX — rgb(221, 223, 217), hsl(80°, 9%, 86%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 13%).

Ice pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 80°, 9%, 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#DDDFD9

RGB221, 223, 217

HSL80°, 9%, 86%

HSV80°, 3%, 87%

CMYK1, 0, 3, 13

Decimal14540761

CSS RGBrgb(221, 223, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 9%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ice CSP-575

Exact match

Behr

Looking Glass MQ3-45

ΔE 0.5 · #DDDFD8

Vista Paint

First Frost K-839

ΔE 0.7 · #DBDED9

Dulux

White Mystery SN4D1

ΔE 0.9 · #DFDFDA

Sherwin-Williams

Fleur de Sel SW7666

ΔE 0.9 · #DCDDD8

Valspar

Blizzard Fog 7006-18

ΔE 1 · #E0E1DC

PPG

Tundra Frost 1009-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E1E1DB

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 1.3 · #DFDFDB

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 1.4 · #E0E0DC

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.4 · #DDDDD5

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 2.1 · #D9DAD2

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.3 · #DAE2DD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 2.5 · #D9DCD2

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 3 · #E4E7E3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDDFD9

#DAD8DF

Analogous

#DFDDD8

#DDDFD9

#D9DFD8

Triadic

#DDDFD9

#D8DCDF

#DFD8DC

Split-Complementary

#DDDFD9

#D8D9DF

#DDD8DF

Tetradic

#DDDFD9

#D8DFDD

#DAD8DF

#DFD8D9

Monochromatic

#929985

#B7BCAE

#DDDFD9

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#DDDFD9

#D8DFDA

#DAD8DF

#DFD8DC

Compound

#DDDFD9

#D9DFD8

#DAD8DF

#DDD8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E3E5E0

#EAEBE8

#F3F3F2

Darker

#B2B7A8

#7D856D

#494D3F

Saturation

#DCDCDA

#DCDFD8

#E2EFC8

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDDFD9

#DFDEDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDDFD9

#DFDFDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDDFD9

#DEDEDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ice 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

#E5D4BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDDFD9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D9E2

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.

#B5A9CC

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: #DDDFD9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDDFD9;

CSS Variable

--color-ice: #DDDFD9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ice': '#DDDFD9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDDFD9] text-[#DDDFD9]

SCSS

$ice: #DDDFD9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDDFD9?

#DDDFD9 is Ice, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DDDFD9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ice?

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

What colors pair well with Ice?

Ice 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 Ice?

You can download Ice 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 Ice?

The hex code is #DDDFD9. In RGB it's 221, 223, 217, and in HSL it's 80°, 9%, 86%.

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