NEUTRALS

Nebulous White

#DEDFDC

RGB 222, 223, 220 · HSL 80°, 4%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 13

Nebulous White is #DEDFDC in HEX — rgb(222, 223, 220), hsl(80°, 4%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 13%).

Nebulous White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 80°, 4%, 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#DEDFDC

RGB222, 223, 220

HSL80°, 4%, 87%

HSV80°, 1%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 13

Decimal14606300

CSS RGBrgb(222, 223, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 4%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Nebulous White SW7063

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 0.6 · #DFDFDB

Dulux

Brume Quarter S12A1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #E0E0DC

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 0.7 · #E0E0DC

Valspar

Comet Dust 5006-1A

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E1DD

Benjamin Moore

Pearl 871

ΔE 1.3 · #DDE0DF

Vista Paint

White Kitten C-21

ΔE 1.3 · #E0DFDA

Behr

Statuesque MQ3-23

ΔE 1.4 · #DEDDD8

Dunn-Edwards

Porpoise DE6373

ΔE 1.7 · #DBDBDA

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 1.7 · #DDDBD9

PPG

Thin Ice 1001-3

ΔE 1.7 · #D9DCDB

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.8 · #E4E7E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.8 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.2 · #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

#DEDFDC

#DDDDDF

Analogous

#DFDFDD

#DEDFDC

#DDDFDD

Triadic

#DEDFDC

#DDDEDF

#DFDDDE

Split-Complementary

#DEDFDC

#DDDDDF

#DFDDDF

Tetradic

#DEDFDC

#DDDFDF

#DDDDDF

#DFDDDD

Monochromatic

#93968D

#B9BAB5

#DEDFDC

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#DEDFDC

#DDDFDD

#DDDDDF

#DFDDDE

Compound

#DEDFDC

#DDDFDD

#DDDDDF

#DFDDDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E6E3

#EBECEA

#F4F4F3

Darker

#B3B5AE

#7C7F75

#484A44

Saturation

#DEDEDD

#DEDFDD

#E4EFCD

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

15.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDFDC

#DFDEDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDFDC

#DFDFDC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDFDC

#DEDFDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nebulous White 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

#E6D4C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDFDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D9E4

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.

#B7ACCD

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: #DEDFDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDFDC;

CSS Variable

--color-nebulous-white: #DEDFDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nebulous-white': '#DEDFDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDFDC] text-[#DEDFDC]

SCSS

$nebulous-white: #DEDFDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDFDC?

#DEDFDC is Nebulous White, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DEDFDC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nebulous White?

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

What colors pair well with Nebulous White?

Nebulous White 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 Nebulous White?

You can download Nebulous 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 Nebulous White?

The hex code is #DEDFDC. In RGB it's 222, 223, 220, and in HSL it's 80°, 4%, 87%.

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