NEUTRALS

Wayward Winds

#DEDFE2

RGB 222, 223, 226 · HSL 225°, 6%, 88% · CMYK 2, 1, 0, 11

Wayward Winds is #DEDFE2 in HEX — rgb(222, 223, 226), hsl(225°, 6%, 88%), cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 11%).

Wayward Winds pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 225°, 6%, 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#DEDFE2

RGB222, 223, 226

HSL225°, 6%, 88%

HSV225°, 2%, 89%

CMYK2, 1, 0, 11

Decimal14606306

CSS RGBrgb(222, 223, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(225, 6%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wayward Winds 1043-3

Exact match

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 0.6 · #DFE0E2

Behr

Etched Glass MQ3-27

ΔE 1.2 · #DCE0E2

Vista Paint

Billowing Clouds K-783

ΔE 1.3 · #DFDEDF

Dulux

Sky Painting SN4B1

ΔE 1.3 · #DFE2E4

Valspar

Soft Silk 7004-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E2E1E5

Benjamin Moore

Heaven 2118-70

ΔE 1.4 · #E2E3E6

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 1.5 · #DBDFE0

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 1.7 · #E1E3E4

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.8 · #E1E4E6

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.9 · #E2E2E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Wind Blown 586

ΔE 2.1 · #DDE3E7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.3 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.5 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEDFE2

#E2E1DF

Analogous

#DFE1E2

#DEDFE2

#DFDFE2

Triadic

#DEDFE2

#E2DFDF

#DFE2DF

Split-Complementary

#DEDFE2

#E2DFDF

#E1E2DF

Tetradic

#DEDFE2

#E2DFE1

#E2E1DF

#DFE2DF

Monochromatic

#8D919A

#B6B8BE

#DEDFE2

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#DEDFE2

#E1DFE2

#E2E1DF

#DFE2DF

Compound

#DEDFE2

#DFDFE2

#E2E1DF

#E1E2DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E6E8

#ECECEE

#F4F4F5

Darker

#AFB1B8

#737784

#43454D

Saturation

#E0E0E1

#DFDFE2

#D0D8F1

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDFE2

#DEDFE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDFE2

#DFDFE2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDFE2

#DEDFDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wayward Winds 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

#E6D4C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDFE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D9E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#CFC7AF

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: #DEDFE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDFE2;

CSS Variable

--color-wayward-winds: #DEDFE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wayward-winds': '#DEDFE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDFE2] text-[#DEDFE2]

SCSS

$wayward-winds: #DEDFE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDFE2?

#DEDFE2 is Wayward Winds, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DEDFE2 warm or cool?

Wayward Winds reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wayward Winds?

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

What colors pair well with Wayward Winds?

Wayward Winds 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 Wayward Winds?

You can download Wayward Winds 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 Wayward Winds?

The hex code is #DEDFE2. In RGB it's 222, 223, 226, and in HSL it's 225°, 6%, 88%.

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