NEUTRALS

Rottnest Island

#DEDDD5

RGB 222, 221, 213 · HSL 53°, 12%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 13

Rottnest Island is #DEDDD5 in HEX — rgb(222, 221, 213), hsl(53°, 12%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 13%).

Rottnest Island pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 53°, 12%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#DEDDD5

RGB222, 221, 213

HSL53°, 12%, 85%

HSV53°, 4%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 13

Decimal14605781

CSS RGBrgb(222, 221, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 12%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rottnest Island SW1B6

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 0.4 · #DDDDD5

Sherwin-Williams

Frosty White SW6196

ΔE 0.6 · #DDDDD6

Vista Paint

Siberian Snowflake K-847

ΔE 0.6 · #DCDCD4

Behr

Moth Gray N200-1

ΔE 0.6 · #DDDDD6

PPG

Shark 1006-2

ΔE 0.9 · #DFDCD5

Benjamin Moore

Sheep's 857

ΔE 1.1 · #E1E0D8

Valspar

Gray Palisade 7006-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E0D9

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.4 · #D9DAD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White 28

ΔE 1.4 · #E1E0D6

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 1.9 · #D9DCD2

Kilz

French Canvas LJ230

ΔE 2.3 · #E6E1D8

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.4 · #DDDFD3

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.8 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.7 · #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

#DEDDD5

#D4D5DD

Analogous

#DDD8D4

#DEDDD5

#DADDD4

Triadic

#DEDDD5

#D4DDDC

#DCD4DD

Split-Complementary

#DEDDD5

#D4DADD

#D8D4DD

Tetradic

#DEDDD5

#D4DDD8

#D4D5DD

#DDD4DA

Monochromatic

#9A977E

#BCBAA9

#DEDDD5

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#DEDDD5

#D5DDD4

#D4D5DD

#DCD4DD

Compound

#DEDDD5

#DADDD4

#D4D5DD

#D8D4DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4E3DD

#EAEAE6

#F3F2F0

Darker

#B8B5A3

#878367

#4F4D3C

Saturation

#DADAD7

#DDDCD4

#EEE9C3

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

15.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDDD5

#DFDDD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDDD5

#DDDDD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDDD5

#DFDCDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rottnest Island 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

#E6D2BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDDD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D7DF

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.

#A7ABCA

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: #DEDDD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDDD5;

CSS Variable

--color-rottnest-island: #DEDDD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rottnest-island': '#DEDDD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDDD5] text-[#DEDDD5]

SCSS

$rottnest-island: #DEDDD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDDD5?

#DEDDD5 is Rottnest Island, a light neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #DEDDD5 warm or cool?

Rottnest Island reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rottnest Island?

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

What colors pair well with Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island?

You can download Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island?

The hex code is #DEDDD5. In RGB it's 222, 221, 213, and in HSL it's 53°, 12%, 85%.

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