NEUTRALS

Billowing Clouds

#DFDEDF

RGB 223, 222, 223 · HSL 300°, 2%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 13

Billowing Clouds is #DFDEDF in HEX — rgb(223, 222, 223), hsl(300°, 2%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 13%).

Billowing Clouds pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 2%, 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#DFDEDF

RGB223, 222, 223

HSL300°, 2%, 87%

HSV300°, 0%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 13

Decimal14671583

CSS RGBrgb(223, 222, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 2%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Billowing Clouds K-783

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lake DE6379

ΔE 0.6 · #DEDDDD

PPG

Silver Screen 1014-3

ΔE 0.9 · #E0DDDD

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.1 · #DFE0E2

Sherwin-Williams

Spatial White SW6259

ΔE 1.3 · #DDDCDB

Valspar

April Morning 4001-5A

ΔE 1.3 · #DEDCDF

Behr

Feather Gray 750A-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DFDBDC

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.5 · #E2E2E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 1.6 · #DBDBDA

Benjamin Moore

Pearl 871

ΔE 1.8 · #DDE0DF

Dulux

Eskimo White Quarter S46A1Q

ΔE 1.8 · #DCD9DB

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 1.9 · #DDDBD9

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.4 · #E1E4E6

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.7 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4.4 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.4 · #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

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

#DFDEDF

#DDDFDD

Analogous

#DEDDDF

#DFDEDF

#DFDDDE

Triadic

#DFDEDF

#DFDFDD

#DDDFDF

Split-Complementary

#DFDEDF

#DEDFDD

#DDDFDE

Tetradic

#DFDEDF

#DFDEDD

#DDDFDD

#DDDEDF

Monochromatic

#948F94

#B9B6B9

#DFDEDF

#F3F2F3

Rectangle

#DFDEDF

#DFDDDD

#DDDFDD

#DDDFDF

Compound

#DFDEDF

#DFDDDE

#DDDFDD

#DDDFDE

Variations

Lighter

#E5E4E5

#EBEBEB

#F4F3F4

Darker

#B3B0B3

#7D777D

#494549

Saturation

#DEDEDE

#DFDDDF

#EFCDEF

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDEDF

#DEDEE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDEDF

#DEDEDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDEDF

#DFDEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Billowing Clouds 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

#E7D3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDEDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D8E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#ACCDAC

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: #DFDEDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDEDF;

CSS Variable

--color-billowing-clouds: #DFDEDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'billowing-clouds': '#DFDEDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDEDF] text-[#DFDEDF]

SCSS

$billowing-clouds: #DFDEDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDEDF?

#DFDEDF is Billowing Clouds, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFDEDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Billowing Clouds?

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

What colors pair well with Billowing Clouds?

Billowing Clouds 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 Billowing Clouds?

You can download Billowing Clouds 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 Billowing Clouds?

The hex code is #DFDEDF. In RGB it's 223, 222, 223, and in HSL it's 300°, 2%, 87%.

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