NEUTRALS

Kingly Cloud

#DEDEDE

RGB 222, 222, 222 · HSL 0°, 0%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 13

Kingly Cloud is #DEDEDE in HEX — rgb(222, 222, 222), hsl(0°, 0%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 13%).

Kingly Cloud pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 87%. 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#DEDEDE

RGB222, 222, 222

HSL0°, 0%, 87%

HSV0°, 0%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 13

Decimal14606046

CSS RGBrgb(222, 222, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lake DE6379

ΔE 0.5 · #DEDDDD

Vista Paint

Billowing Clouds K-783

ΔE 0.6 · #DFDEDF

Sherwin-Williams

Spatial White SW6259

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDCDB

Behr

White Lie MQ3-55

ΔE 0.9 · #DCDCDB

PPG

Silver Screen 1014-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E0DDDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 1.2 · #DBDBDA

Benjamin Moore

Pearl 871

ΔE 1.3 · #DDE0DF

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.3 · #DFE0E2

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.4 · #E2E2E2

Dulux

Casper Grey SN4C1

ΔE 1.6 · #DEDDDA

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 1.6 · #DDDBD9

Valspar

Tsunami Sky 7004-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D9DDDD

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.4 · #E1E4E6

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.5 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.1 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEDEDE

Analogous

#DEDEDE

Triadic

#DEDEDE

Split-Complementary

#DEDEDE

Tetradic

#DEDEDE

Monochromatic

#919191

#B8B8B8

#DEDEDE

#F2F2F2

Rectangle

#DEDEDE

Compound

#DEDEDE

Variations

Lighter

#E4E4E4

#EBEBEB

#F3F3F3

Darker

#B1B1B1

#7A7A7A

#474747

Saturation

#DEDEDE

#EECDCD

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDEDE

#DEDEDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDEDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Kingly Cloud 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

#E6D3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDEDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D8E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#ACCDCD

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: #DEDEDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDEDE;

CSS Variable

--color-kingly-cloud: #DEDEDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kingly-cloud': '#DEDEDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDEDE] text-[#DEDEDE]

SCSS

$kingly-cloud: #DEDEDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDEDE?

#DEDEDE is Kingly Cloud, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DEDEDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kingly Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Kingly Cloud?

Kingly Cloud 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 Kingly Cloud?

You can download Kingly Cloud 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 Kingly Cloud?

The hex code is #DEDEDE. In RGB it's 222, 222, 222, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 87%.

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