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Oakleaf Hydrangea

#DFE3E0

RGB 223, 227, 224 · HSL 135°, 7%, 88% · CMYK 2, 0, 1, 11

Oakleaf Hydrangea is #DFE3E0 in HEX — rgb(223, 227, 224), hsl(135°, 7%, 88%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 11%).

Oakleaf Hydrangea pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 135°, 7%, 88%. 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#DFE3E0

RGB223, 227, 224

HSL135°, 7%, 88%

HSV135°, 2%, 89%

CMYK2, 0, 1, 11

Decimal14672864

CSS RGBrgb(223, 227, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 7%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Oakleaf Hydrangea RJ140

Exact match

PPG

Gray Glimpse 1036-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E0E4E2

Sherwin-Williams

Quicksilver SW6245

ΔE 0.7 · #DDE2E0

Valspar

Halcyon Blue 5001-3A

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E5E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Illuminating Experience 628

ΔE 0.9 · #DEE4E0

Dulux

Snow Season Quarter SN4E1

ΔE 1 · #E2E4E0

Behr

Ancient Stone 790A-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E0E2E1

Vista Paint

Illuminating Experience C-627

ΔE 1.3 · #DEE4DF

Benjamin Moore

Genesis 2134-70

ΔE 1.4 · #E2E5E4

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.6 · #E4E7E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 1.9 · #DAE2DD

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Wonder DE6309

ΔE 2 · #E5E8E6

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.1 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 3.2 · #DDDBD9

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.4 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFE3E0

#E3DEE1

Analogous

#DFE3DE

#DFE3E0

#DEE3E1

Triadic

#DFE3E0

#DFDEE3

#E3DFDE

Split-Complementary

#DFE3E0

#E1DEE3

#E3DEDF

Tetradic

#DFE3E0

#DEDFE3

#E3DEE1

#E3E1DE

Monochromatic

#8C9B90

#B5BFB8

#DFE3E0

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#DFE3E0

#DEE1E3

#E3DEE1

#E3DFDE

Compound

#DFE3E0

#DEE3E1

#E3DEE1

#E3DEDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E8E6

#ECEEEC

#F4F5F4

Darker

#AEB9B1

#728577

#424E45

Saturation

#E0E1E0

#DEE3DF

#D0F1D8

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFE3E0

#E2E1E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFE3E0

#E2E2E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFE3E0

#DFE2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oakleaf Hydrangea 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

#E7D7C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFE3E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4DCE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#CFAFC7

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: #DFE3E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFE3E0;

CSS Variable

--color-oakleaf-hydrangea: #DFE3E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oakleaf-hydrangea': '#DFE3E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFE3E0] text-[#DFE3E0]

SCSS

$oakleaf-hydrangea: #DFE3E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFE3E0?

#DFE3E0 is Oakleaf Hydrangea, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFE3E0 warm or cool?

Oakleaf Hydrangea reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oakleaf Hydrangea?

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

What colors pair well with Oakleaf Hydrangea?

Oakleaf Hydrangea 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 Oakleaf Hydrangea?

You can download Oakleaf Hydrangea 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 Oakleaf Hydrangea?

The hex code is #DFE3E0. In RGB it's 223, 227, 224, and in HSL it's 135°, 7%, 88%.

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