NEUTRALS

Slow Down

#DDE3DC

RGB 221, 227, 220 · HSL 111°, 11%, 88% · CMYK 3, 0, 3, 11

Slow Down is #DDE3DC in HEX — rgb(221, 227, 220), hsl(111°, 11%, 88%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 11%).

Slow Down pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 111°, 11%, 88%. 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#DDE3DC

RGB221, 227, 220

HSL111°, 11%, 88%

HSV111°, 3%, 89%

CMYK3, 0, 3, 11

Decimal14541788

CSS RGBrgb(221, 227, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(111, 11%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Morning Rush 1135-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DEE4DC

Dulux

Zen Quarter S24A1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #DCE4DD

Benjamin Moore

Green 2139-60

ΔE 0.9 · #DBE1DB

Vista Paint

Dream Catcher C-480

ΔE 0.9 · #DBE3DB

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 1.3 · #DAE2DD

Behr

Frostproof QE-41

ΔE 1.3 · #DCE0DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Numero Uno 439

ΔE 1.5 · #E2E6DE

Dunn-Edwards

Distant Haze DE6282

ΔE 1.6 · #DFE4DA

Sherwin-Williams

Opaline SW6189

ΔE 1.7 · #DCDFD7

Valspar

Luna 5005-3A

ΔE 1.7 · #DCDFD7

Kilz

Touch Of Lime RG200-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E1E6DC

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 2.3 · #DDE8E2

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.6 · #E4E7E3

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 3 · #E5E7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.6 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDE3DC

#E3DDE4

Analogous

#E1E4DD

#DDE3DC

#DDE4DF

Triadic

#DDE3DC

#DDDEE4

#E4DDDE

Split-Complementary

#DDE3DC

#DFDDE4

#E4DDE1

Tetradic

#DDE3DC

#DDE1E4

#E3DDE4

#E4DFDD

Monochromatic

#8CA088

#B5C2B3

#DDE3DC

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#DDE3DC

#DDE4E3

#E3DDE4

#E4DDDE

Compound

#DDE3DC

#DDE4DF

#E3DDE4

#E4DDE1

Variations

Lighter

#E5E9E4

#EBEEEB

#F4F5F3

Darker

#ADBCAB

#718A6C

#41513F

Saturation

#E0E1DF

#DEE4DD

#D5F1CF

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDE3DC

#E1E0DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDE3DC

#E2E2DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDE3DC

#DEE2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Slow Down 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

#E5D7C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDE3DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2DCE4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#CAAFCF

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: #DDE3DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDE3DC;

CSS Variable

--color-slow-down: #DDE3DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slow-down': '#DDE3DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDE3DC] text-[#DDE3DC]

SCSS

$slow-down: #DDE3DC;

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#E0E2DC · ΔE 1.5

Horizon

#DFE1DB · ΔE 1.6

Ice Fog

#DCDED8 · ΔE 2.1

Gray Lake

#E4E8E2 · ΔE 2.1

Silver Crest

#D6DDD5 · ΔE 2.3

Dewdrop

#E2E7DC · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDE3DC?

#DDE3DC is Slow Down, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DDE3DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slow Down?

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

What colors pair well with Slow Down?

Slow Down 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 Slow Down?

You can download Slow Down 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 Slow Down?

The hex code is #DDE3DC. In RGB it's 221, 227, 220, and in HSL it's 111°, 11%, 88%.

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