NEUTRALS

Rock Candy

#DEE1DF

RGB 222, 225, 223 · HSL 140°, 5%, 88% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 12

Rock Candy is #DEE1DF in HEX — rgb(222, 225, 223), hsl(140°, 5%, 88%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 12%).

Rock Candy pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 140°, 5%, 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#DEE1DF

RGB222, 225, 223

HSL140°, 5%, 88%

HSV140°, 1%, 88%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 12

Decimal14606815

CSS RGBrgb(222, 225, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 5%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rock Candy SW6231

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pearl 871

ΔE 0.6 · #DDE0DF

Behr

Ancient Stone 790A-2

ΔE 0.8 · #E0E2E1

Valspar

Sheer Light 7004-16

ΔE 0.9 · #DBDFDD

Kilz

Oakleaf Hydrangea RJ140

ΔE 0.9 · #DFE3E0

PPG

Gray Glimpse 1036-1

ΔE 1 · #E0E4E2

Dulux

Brume Quarter S12A1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #E0E0DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Beryl Pearl 509

ΔE 1.5 · #E2E3DF

Vista Paint

Beryl Pearl C-508

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E2DE

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E2E2

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 1.8 · #E1E3E4

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.3 · #E4E7E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.4 · #DAE2DD

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2.5 · #DDDBD9

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEE1DF

#E2DFE1

Analogous

#DFE2DF

#DEE1DF

#DFE2E1

Triadic

#DEE1DF

#E0DFE2

#E2E0DF

Split-Complementary

#DEE1DF

#E1DFE2

#E2DFDF

Tetradic

#DEE1DF

#DFDFE2

#E2DFE1

#E2E1DF

Monochromatic

#8F9992

#B7BEB9

#DEE1DF

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#DEE1DF

#DFE1E2

#E2DFE1

#E2E0DF

Compound

#DEE1DF

#DFE2E1

#E2DFE1

#E2DFDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E8E6

#ECEDEC

#F4F5F4

Darker

#B0B7B2

#758279

#444C46

Saturation

#E0E1E0

#DFE2E0

#D0F0DB

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEE1DF

#E0E0E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEE1DF

#E0E0DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEE1DF

#DEE1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rock Candy 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

#E6D5C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEE1DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3DAE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#CFAFC4

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: #DEE1DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEE1DF;

CSS Variable

--color-rock-candy: #DEE1DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rock-candy': '#DEE1DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEE1DF] text-[#DEE1DF]

SCSS

$rock-candy: #DEE1DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEE1DF?

#DEE1DF is Rock Candy, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DEE1DF warm or cool?

Rock Candy reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rock Candy?

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

What colors pair well with Rock Candy?

Rock Candy 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 Rock Candy?

You can download Rock Candy 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 Rock Candy?

The hex code is #DEE1DF. In RGB it's 222, 225, 223, and in HSL it's 140°, 5%, 88%.

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