NEUTRALS

Whisper Softly

#DFDED9

RGB 223, 222, 217 · HSL 50°, 9%, 86% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 13

Whisper Softly is #DFDED9 in HEX — rgb(223, 222, 217), hsl(50°, 9%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 13%).

Whisper Softly pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 50°, 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#DFDED9

RGB223, 222, 217

HSL50°, 9%, 86%

HSV50°, 3%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 13

Decimal14671577

CSS RGBrgb(223, 222, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 9%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

White Kitten C-21

ΔE 0.4 · #E0DFDA

Behr

Statuesque MQ3-23

ΔE 0.4 · #DEDDD8

Dulux

White Mystery SN4D1

ΔE 0.5 · #DFDFDA

Sherwin-Williams

Snowfall SW6000

ΔE 0.6 · #E0DEDA

PPG

Seagull 14-03

ΔE 0.6 · #E0DED8

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 0.7 · #DFDFDB

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E0DC

Benjamin Moore

Ice CSP-575

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDFD9

Valspar

Blizzard Fog 7006-18

ΔE 1.2 · #E0E1DC

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.7 · #DDDDD5

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 1.8 · #E5E0DB

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Shade DEW395

ΔE 2.2 · #DCD8D4

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 3.1 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.3 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFDED9

#D8D9DF

Analogous

#DFDAD8

#DFDED9

#DCDFD8

Triadic

#DFDED9

#D8DFDD

#DDD8DF

Split-Complementary

#DFDED9

#D8DCDF

#DAD8DF

Tetradic

#DFDED9

#D8DFDA

#D8D9DF

#DFD8DC

Monochromatic

#999685

#BCB9AE

#DFDED9

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#DFDED9

#D9DFD8

#D8D9DF

#DDD8DF

Compound

#DFDED9

#DCDFD8

#D8D9DF

#DAD8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E4E0

#EBEBE8

#F3F3F2

Darker

#B7B4A8

#85816D

#4D4B3F

Saturation

#DCDCDA

#DFDDD8

#EFE8C8

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDED9

#DFDEDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDED9

#DEDEDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDED9

#DFDDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Whisper Softly 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

#E7D3BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDED9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D8E2

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.

#A9AFCC

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: #DFDED9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDED9;

CSS Variable

--color-whisper-softly: #DFDED9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisper-softly': '#DFDED9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDED9] text-[#DFDED9]

SCSS

$whisper-softly: #DFDED9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDED9?

#DFDED9 is Whisper Softly, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFDED9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whisper Softly?

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

What colors pair well with Whisper Softly?

Whisper Softly 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 Whisper Softly?

You can download Whisper Softly 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 Whisper Softly?

The hex code is #DFDED9. In RGB it's 223, 222, 217, and in HSL it's 50°, 9%, 86%.

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