NEUTRALS

Oil Of Lavender Quarter

#DFDAD9

RGB 223, 218, 217 · HSL 10°, 9%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 13

Oil Of Lavender Quarter is #DFDAD9 in HEX — rgb(223, 218, 217), hsl(10°, 9%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 13%).

Oil Of Lavender Quarter pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 10°, 9%, 86%. 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#DFDAD9
RGB223, 218, 217
HSL10°, 9%, 86%
HSV10°, 3%, 87%
CMYK0, 2, 3, 13
Decimal14670553
CSS RGBrgb(223, 218, 217)
CSS HSLhsl(10, 9%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oil Of Lavender Quarter S03A1Q

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Peak DE6386

ΔE 0.7 · #E0DCDB

PPG

Go To Gray 1004-1

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD8D7

Behr

Rose Pearl N170-2

ΔE 1 · #E2DCDA

Valspar

Napa Dawn 1003-10C

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D9D8

Vista Paint

Diamond Stud C-515

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDBD9

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDBD9

Sherwin-Williams

Spatial White SW6259

ΔE 1.5 · #DDDCDB

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2115-60

ΔE 1.6 · #DFD9DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 1.8 · #DBDBDA

Kilz

Lilac Cream RJ180

ΔE 2.1 · #D8D8D7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.4 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.1 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 4.2 · #E8DDE2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.2 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 5.4 · #DAE2DD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFDAD9
#D8DDDF

Analogous

#DFD8DA
#DFDAD9
#DFDCD8

Triadic

#DFDAD9
#D8DFD9
#D9D8DF

Split-Complementary

#DFDAD9
#D8DFDC
#D8DADF

Tetradic

#DFDAD9
#DADFD8
#D8DDDF
#DCD8DF

Monochromatic

#998885
#BCB1AE
#DFDAD9
#F3F1F1
#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#DFDAD9
#DDDFD8
#D8DDDF
#D9D8DF

Compound

#DFDAD9
#DFDCD8
#D8DDDF
#D8DADF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E1E0
#EBE8E8
#F3F2F2

Darker

#B7AAA8
#85716D
#4D413F

Saturation

#DCDBDA
#DFD9D8
#EFCEC8

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)

Aa

vs White

1.38:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

15.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDAD9
#DCDCDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDAD9
#DBDBD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDAD9
#DFDADA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oil Of Lavender Quarter 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

#E7D0BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDAD9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D5E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A9C6CC

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

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: #DFDAD9;
CSS — background 
background-color: #DFDAD9;
CSS Variable 
--color-oil-of-lavender-quarter: #DFDAD9;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'oil-of-lavender-quarter': '#DFDAD9' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#DFDAD9] text-[#DFDAD9]
SCSS 
$oil-of-lavender-quarter: #DFDAD9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDAD9?

#DFDAD9 is Oil Of Lavender Quarter, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFDAD9 warm or cool?

Oil Of Lavender Quarter reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oil Of Lavender Quarter?

Oil Of Lavender Quarter works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Oil Of Lavender Quarter?

Oil Of Lavender Quarter 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 Oil Of Lavender Quarter?

You can download Oil Of Lavender Quarter 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 Oil Of Lavender Quarter?

The hex code is #DFDAD9. In RGB it's 223, 218, 217, and in HSL it's 10°, 9%, 86%.

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