NEUTRALS

White Mystery

#DFDFDA

RGB 223, 223, 218 · HSL 60°, 7%, 86% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 13

White Mystery is #DFDFDA in HEX — rgb(223, 223, 218), hsl(60°, 7%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 13%).

White Mystery pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 7%, 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#DFDFDA

RGB223, 223, 218

HSL60°, 7%, 86%

HSV60°, 2%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 13

Decimal14671834

CSS RGBrgb(223, 223, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 7%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

White Mystery SN4D1

Exact match

Vista Paint

White Kitten C-21

ΔE 0.4 · #E0DFDA

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 0.5 · #DFDFDB

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 0.6 · #E0E0DC

Behr

Statuesque MQ3-23

ΔE 0.7 · #DEDDD8

Valspar

Blizzard Fog 7006-18

ΔE 0.7 · #E0E1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Fleur de Sel SW7666

ΔE 0.9 · #DCDDD8

Benjamin Moore

Ice CSP-575

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDFD9

PPG

Tundra Frost 1009-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E1DB

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.8 · #DDDDD5

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 2 · #E5E0DB

Dunn-Edwards

Porpoise DE6373

ΔE 2.5 · #DBDBDA

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.9 · #E4E7E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.9 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFDFDA

#D9D9DE

Analogous

#DEDBD9

#DFDFDA

#DBDED9

Triadic

#DFDFDA

#D9DEDE

#DED9DE

Split-Complementary

#DFDFDA

#D9DBDE

#DBD9DE

Tetradic

#DFDFDA

#D9DEDB

#D9D9DE

#DED9DB

Monochromatic

#979787

#BABAB0

#DFDFDA

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#DFDFDA

#D9DED9

#D9D9DE

#DED9DE

Compound

#DFDFDA

#DBDED9

#D9D9DE

#DBD9DE

Variations

Lighter

#E4E4E0

#EBEBE8

#F3F3F2

Darker

#B5B5AA

#82826F

#4C4C41

Saturation

#DCDCDB

#DEDED9

#EEEEC8

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

15.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDFDA

#E0DFDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDFDA

#DFDFDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDFDA

#DFDEDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

White Mystery 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

#E7D4BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDFDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D9E3

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.

#A9A9CC

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: #DFDFDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDFDA;

CSS Variable

--color-white-mystery: #DFDFDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-mystery': '#DFDFDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDFDA] text-[#DFDFDA]

SCSS

$white-mystery: #DFDFDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDFDA?

#DFDFDA is White Mystery, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFDFDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Mystery?

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

What colors pair well with White Mystery?

White Mystery 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 White Mystery?

You can download White Mystery 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 White Mystery?

The hex code is #DFDFDA. In RGB it's 223, 223, 218, and in HSL it's 60°, 7%, 86%.

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