NEUTRALS

Discreet White

#DFDCDB

RGB 223, 220, 219 · HSL 15°, 6%, 87% · CMYK 0, 1, 2, 13

Discreet White is #DFDCDB in HEX — rgb(223, 220, 219), hsl(15°, 6%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 13%).

Discreet White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 15°, 6%, 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#DFDCDB

RGB223, 220, 219

HSL15°, 6%, 87%

HSV15°, 2%, 87%

CMYK0, 1, 2, 13

Decimal14671067

CSS RGBrgb(223, 220, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 6%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Peak DE6386

ΔE 0.4 · #E0DCDB

PPG

Silver Screen 1014-3

ΔE 0.6 · #E0DDDD

Dulux

White Flag Quarter S05A1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E0DCDA

Sherwin-Williams

Spatial White SW6259

ΔE 0.7 · #DDDCDB

Vista Paint

Diamond Stud C-515

ΔE 0.8 · #DDDBD9

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 0.8 · #DDDBD9

Behr

Smoked Oyster 780A-2

ΔE 1 · #DCDADA

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 1.2 · #DBDBDA

Benjamin Moore

Rock 1387

ΔE 1.5 · #E4DEDE

Kilz

Lambs Ear RJ170

ΔE 1.8 · #E1E0DD

Valspar

Napa Dawn 1003-10C

ΔE 1.9 · #E1D9D8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 2.3 · #D7D7D7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.3 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 3.6 · #E1E4E6

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.6 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFDCDB

#DCDFE0

Analogous

#E0DCDD

#DFDCDB

#E0DFDC

Triadic

#DFDCDB

#DCE0DD

#DDDCE0

Split-Complementary

#DFDCDB

#DCE0DF

#DCDDE0

Tetradic

#DFDCDB

#DDE0DC

#DCDFE0

#DFDCE0

Monochromatic

#988E8B

#BCB5B3

#DFDCDB

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#DFDCDB

#DFE0DC

#DCDFE0

#DDDCE0

Compound

#DFDCDB

#E0DFDC

#DCDFE0

#DCDDE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6E4E3

#ECEBEA

#F4F3F3

Darker

#B6AFAD

#827672

#4C4542

Saturation

#DEDEDD

#E0DDDC

#EFD5CC

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDCDB

#DDDDDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDCDB

#DDDDDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDCDB

#DFDCDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Discreet White 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

#E7D2BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDCDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D7E4

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.

#ACC5CD

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: #DFDCDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDCDB;

CSS Variable

--color-discreet-white: #DFDCDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'discreet-white': '#DFDCDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDCDB] text-[#DFDCDB]

SCSS

$discreet-white: #DFDCDB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDCDB?

#DFDCDB is Discreet White, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFDCDB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Discreet White?

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

What colors pair well with Discreet White?

Discreet White 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 Discreet White?

You can download Discreet White 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 Discreet White?

The hex code is #DFDCDB. In RGB it's 223, 220, 219, and in HSL it's 15°, 6%, 87%.

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