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Nonchalant White

#DEDDD1

RGB 222, 221, 209 · HSL 55°, 16%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 6, 13

Nonchalant White is #DEDDD1 in HEX — rgb(222, 221, 209), hsl(55°, 16%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 13%).

Nonchalant White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 16%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DEDDD1

RGB222, 221, 209

HSL55°, 16%, 85%

HSV55°, 6%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 6, 13

Decimal14605777

CSS RGBrgb(222, 221, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 16%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Nonchalant White SW6161

Exact match

Behr

Coconut Ice OR-W6

ΔE 0.6 · #DFDDD2

Dulux

Serena Half S18B1H

ΔE 0.8 · #DCDCCF

Valspar

City Steam 7006-5

ΔE 0.8 · #E0DED3

Benjamin Moore

Titanium 2141-60

ΔE 0.9 · #DBDCD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Saturnia 369

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDBCE

Vista Paint

Italian Ice C-30

ΔE 1.2 · #E2DFD2

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDFD3

PPG

Rain Cloud 1125-1

ΔE 1.4 · #E1E1D5

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 1.9 · #D9DCD2

Dunn-Edwards

Light Sprinkle DE6254

ΔE 2.1 · #E3E3D7

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.1 · #DDDDD5

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 2.3 · #DAD7CD

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #EAEAE4

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

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEDDD1

#D3D4DF

Analogous

#DFD8D3

#DEDDD1

#DADFD3

Triadic

#DEDDD1

#D3DFDE

#DED3DF

Split-Complementary

#DEDDD1

#D3DADF

#D8D3DF

Tetradic

#DEDDD1

#D3DFD8

#D3D4DF

#DFD3DA

Monochromatic

#9F9C7A

#BFBDA6

#DEDDD1

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#DEDDD1

#D4DFD3

#D3D4DF

#DED3DF

Compound

#DEDDD1

#DADFD3

#D3D4DF

#D8D3DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E4DC

#EBEBE5

#F3F3F0

Darker

#BBB9A0

#8C8962

#525039

Saturation

#DBDAD7

#DFDED3

#EFEBC3

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDDD1

#DFDCD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDDD1

#DDDDD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDDD1

#DFDBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nonchalant White brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E6D2B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDDD1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D7DC

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.

#A7A9CA

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: #DEDDD1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDDD1;

CSS Variable

--color-nonchalant-white: #DEDDD1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nonchalant-white': '#DEDDD1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDDD1] text-[#DEDDD1]

SCSS

$nonchalant-white: #DEDDD1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDDD1?

#DEDDD1 is Nonchalant White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEDDD1 warm or cool?

Nonchalant White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nonchalant White?

Nonchalant White works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Nonchalant White?

Nonchalant White pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Nonchalant White?

You can download Nonchalant White 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 Nonchalant White?

The hex code is #DEDDD1. In RGB it's 222, 221, 209, and in HSL it's 55°, 16%, 85%.

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