NEUTRALS

Breathless

#DFDAE0

RGB 223, 218, 224 · HSL 290°, 9%, 87% · CMYK 0, 3, 0, 12

Breathless is #DFDAE0 in HEX — rgb(223, 218, 224), hsl(290°, 9%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 0%, 12%).

Breathless pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 290°, 9%, 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#DFDAE0

RGB223, 218, 224

HSL290°, 9%, 87%

HSV290°, 3%, 88%

CMYK0, 3, 0, 12

Decimal14670560

CSS RGBrgb(223, 218, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 9%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Barbara's Blessing Quarter S49B1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #E0DBE1

Vista Paint

He Loves Me C-1278

ΔE 0.6 · #E0DBE0

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 0.6 · #E0DADF

Benjamin Moore

Touch 2116-60

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD7DE

Hallman-Lindsay

He Loves Me 1279

ΔE 1.2 · #E1DBE3

PPG

Little Lilac 1177-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E0D8DF

Valspar

Gentle Violet 4002-3A

ΔE 1.5 · #E2DDE1

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 1.7 · #E0D7DC

Behr

Pearls And Lace N130-1

ΔE 2.1 · #DFD7DA

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 2.7 · #E8DDE2

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.7 · #E2D6DB

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lake DE6379

ΔE 3.5 · #DEDDDD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 4.3 · #DDDBD9

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 6.1 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFDAE0

#DCE1DB

Analogous

#DDDBE1

#DFDAE0

#E1DBDF

Triadic

#DFDAE0

#E1E0DB

#DBE1E0

Split-Complementary

#DFDAE0

#DFE1DB

#DBE1DD

Tetradic

#DFDAE0

#E1DDDB

#DCE1DB

#DBDFE1

Monochromatic

#98879B

#BCB1BE

#DFDAE0

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#DFDAE0

#E1DBDC

#DCE1DB

#DBE1E0

Compound

#DFDAE0

#E1DBDF

#DCE1DB

#DBE1DD

Variations

Lighter

#E6E2E7

#ECEAED

#F4F3F4

Darker

#B6AAB9

#826E86

#4C404E

Saturation

#DEDDDF

#E0DBE1

#EACCF0

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDAE0

#DBDCE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDAE0

#DBDBDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDAE0

#DEDBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Breathless 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

#E7D0C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDAE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D5E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#B2CDAC

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: #DFDAE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDAE0;

CSS Variable

--color-breathless: #DFDAE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'breathless': '#DFDAE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDAE0] text-[#DFDAE0]

SCSS

$breathless: #DFDAE0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDAE0?

#DFDAE0 is Breathless, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFDAE0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Breathless?

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

What colors pair well with Breathless?

Breathless 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 Breathless?

You can download Breathless 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 Breathless?

The hex code is #DFDAE0. In RGB it's 223, 218, 224, and in HSL it's 290°, 9%, 87%.

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