NEUTRALS

Friendly Ghost

#DFDFDD

RGB 223, 223, 221 · HSL 60°, 3%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 13

Friendly Ghost is #DFDFDD in HEX — rgb(223, 223, 221), hsl(60°, 3%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 13%).

Friendly Ghost pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 3%, 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#DFDFDD

RGB223, 223, 221

HSL60°, 3%, 87%

HSV60°, 1%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 13

Decimal14671837

CSS RGBrgb(223, 223, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 3%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Nebulous White SW7063

ΔE 0.6 · #DEDFDC

Kilz

Lambs Ear RJ170

ΔE 0.7 · #E1E0DD

Dulux

Casper Grey SN4C1

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDDDA

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 1 · #DFDFDB

Benjamin Moore

Pearl 871

ΔE 1.2 · #DDE0DF

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lake DE6379

ΔE 1.2 · #DEDDDD

Behr

White Lie MQ3-55

ΔE 1.2 · #DCDCDB

Valspar

Comet Dust 5006-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #E0E1DD

Vista Paint

Beryl Pearl C-508

ΔE 1.4 · #E2E2DE

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.5 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 1.5 · #DDDBD9

PPG

Fall Chill 1003-1

ΔE 1.5 · #E1DDDB

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.8 · #E1E4E6

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.3 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.3 · #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

#DFDFDD

#DDDDDF

Analogous

#DFDEDD

#DFDFDD

#DEDFDD

Triadic

#DFDFDD

#DDDFDF

#DFDDDF

Split-Complementary

#DFDFDD

#DDDEDF

#DEDDDF

Tetradic

#DFDFDD

#DDDFDE

#DDDDDF

#DFDDDE

Monochromatic

#95958E

#BABAB5

#DFDFDD

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#DFDFDD

#DDDFDD

#DDDDDF

#DFDDDF

Compound

#DFDFDD

#DEDFDD

#DDDDDF

#DEDDDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E5E4

#ECECEB

#F4F4F3

Darker

#B4B4AF

#7E7E76

#494945

Saturation

#DEDEDE

#DFDFDD

#EFEFCD

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDFDD

#DFDFDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDFDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDFDD

#DFDFDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Friendly Ghost 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

#E7D4C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDFDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D9E5

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.

#ACACCD

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: #DFDFDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDFDD;

CSS Variable

--color-friendly-ghost: #DFDFDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'friendly-ghost': '#DFDFDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDFDD] text-[#DFDFDD]

SCSS

$friendly-ghost: #DFDFDD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDFDD?

#DFDFDD is Friendly Ghost, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFDFDD warm or cool?

Friendly Ghost reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Friendly Ghost?

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

What colors pair well with Friendly Ghost?

Friendly Ghost 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 Friendly Ghost?

You can download Friendly Ghost 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 Friendly Ghost?

The hex code is #DFDFDD. In RGB it's 223, 223, 221, and in HSL it's 60°, 3%, 87%.

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