NEUTRALS

Whitecap Foam

#DEE3DE

RGB 222, 227, 222 · HSL 120°, 8%, 88% · CMYK 2, 0, 2, 11

Whitecap Foam is #DEE3DE in HEX — rgb(222, 227, 222), hsl(120°, 8%, 88%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 2%, 11%).

Whitecap Foam pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 8%, 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#DEE3DE

RGB222, 227, 222

HSL120°, 8%, 88%

HSV120°, 2%, 89%

CMYK2, 0, 2, 11

Decimal14607326

CSS RGBrgb(222, 227, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 8%, 88%)

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Illuminating Experience C-627

ΔE 0.5 · #DEE4DF

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 0.7 · #DEE4E0

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ΔE 1 · #DBE1DB

Kilz

Oakleaf Hydrangea RJ140

ΔE 1.1 · #DFE3E0

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 1.2 · #DAE2DD

Behr

Frostproof QE-41

ΔE 1.2 · #DCE0DA

PPG

Icy Bay 1012-1

ΔE 1.3 · #E0E5E2

Dulux

Snow Season Quarter SN4E1

ΔE 1.3 · #E2E4E0

Sherwin-Williams

Glimmer SW6476

ΔE 1.4 · #E0E7E2

Valspar

Angel Touch 7004-24

ΔE 1.5 · #E3E6E0

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.8 · #E4E7E3

Dunn-Edwards

Distant Cloud DEW370

ΔE 2.5 · #E5EAE6

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 2.5 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.4 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 3.6 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.9 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#DEE3DE

#E3DEE3

Analogous

#E0E3DE

#DEE3DE

#DEE3E0

Triadic

#DEE3DE

#DEDEE3

#E3DEDE

Split-Complementary

#DEE3DE

#E0DEE3

#E3DEE0

Tetradic

#DEE3DE

#DEE0E3

#E3DEE3

#E3E0DE

Monochromatic

#8B9C8B

#B5C0B5

#DEE3DE

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#DEE3DE

#DEE3E3

#E3DEE3

#E3DEDE

Compound

#DEE3DE

#DEE3E0

#E3DEE3

#E3DEE0

Variations

Lighter

#E5E8E5

#EBEEEB

#F4F5F4

Darker

#ADBAAD

#718671

#414E41

Saturation

#E0E1E0

#DEE3DE

#D0F1D0

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEE3DE

#E2E1DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEE3DE

#E2E2DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEE3DE

#DFE2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Whitecap Foam 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

#E6D7C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEE3DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3DCE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#CFAFCF

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: #DEE3DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEE3DE;

CSS Variable

--color-whitecap-foam: #DEE3DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whitecap-foam': '#DEE3DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEE3DE] text-[#DEE3DE]

SCSS

$whitecap-foam: #DEE3DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEE3DE?

#DEE3DE is Whitecap Foam, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DEE3DE warm or cool?

Whitecap Foam reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whitecap Foam?

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

What colors pair well with Whitecap Foam?

Whitecap Foam 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 Whitecap Foam?

You can download Whitecap Foam 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 Whitecap Foam?

The hex code is #DEE3DE. In RGB it's 222, 227, 222, and in HSL it's 120°, 8%, 88%.

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