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Casper White

#DFDDD6

RGB 223, 221, 214 · HSL 47°, 12%, 86% · CMYK 0, 1, 4, 13

Casper White is #DFDDD6 in HEX — rgb(223, 221, 214), hsl(47°, 12%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 13%).

Casper White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 12%, 86%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DFDDD6

RGB223, 221, 214

HSL47°, 12%, 86%

HSV47°, 4%, 87%

CMYK0, 1, 4, 13

Decimal14671318

CSS RGBrgb(223, 221, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 12%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Casper White SW1F6

Exact match

PPG

Shark 1006-2

ΔE 0.5 · #DFDCD5

Sherwin-Williams

Frosty White SW6196

ΔE 0.7 · #DDDDD6

Behr

Moth Gray N200-1

ΔE 0.7 · #DDDDD6

Vista Paint

Dove's Wing C-536

ΔE 0.8 · #E1DED8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDDD5

Benjamin Moore

Sheep's 857

ΔE 1.1 · #E1E0D8

Valspar

Gray Palisade 7006-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E1E0D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Dove's Wing 537

ΔE 1.4 · #E2DFDA

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.8 · #D9DAD2

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 2 · #E5E0DB

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 2 · #E0E0DC

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.4 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.9 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.5 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFDDD6

#D7D9E0

Analogous

#E0D9D7

#DFDDD6

#DDE0D7

Triadic

#DFDDD6

#D7E0DE

#DED7E0

Split-Complementary

#DFDDD6

#D7DDE0

#D9D7E0

Tetradic

#DFDDD6

#D7E0D9

#D7D9E0

#E0D7DD

Monochromatic

#9C9681

#BEBAAC

#DFDDD6

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#DFDDD6

#D9E0D7

#D7D9E0

#DED7E0

Compound

#DFDDD6

#DDE0D7

#D7D9E0

#D9D7E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6E4DF

#ECEBE7

#F4F3F1

Darker

#B9B5A5

#898269

#504C3C

Saturation

#DDDCDA

#E0DED7

#EFE7C7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDDD6

#DFDDD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDDD6

#DDDDD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDDD6

#DFDCDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Casper White brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E7D2BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDDD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D7E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A9B1CC

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: #DFDDD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDDD6;

CSS Variable

--color-casper-white: #DFDDD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'casper-white': '#DFDDD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDDD6] text-[#DFDDD6]

SCSS

$casper-white: #DFDDD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDDD6?

#DFDDD6 is Casper White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFDDD6 warm or cool?

Casper White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Casper White?

Casper White works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Casper White?

Casper White pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Casper White?

You can download Casper 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 Casper White?

The hex code is #DFDDD6. In RGB it's 223, 221, 214, and in HSL it's 47°, 12%, 86%.

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