#DAD9D4

Color Profile: #DAD9D4

Common Name: Shoreline (Benjamin Moore)

RGB: 218, 217, 212

HSL: ~40°, 7%, 85%

Contrast Ratio: vs White: 1.3 (Fail AA), vs Black: 12.9 (Pass AAA)

Mood & Character
This soft, muted gray-beige carries a calm, neutral tone that leans toward warmth without overpowering. It's the kind of color that encourages subtlety and quiet sophistication, often seen in minimalist interiors and refined visual arts where balance is key. It’s approachable and gentle, evoking overcast skies or weathered stone, perfect for settings demanding understated elegance.

Notable Close Matches

• Benjamin Moore 1471 Shoreline — Exact match (ΔE=0.00)
• Behr N360-1 Seagull Gray — #DADAD3 (ΔE=1.13)
• Valspar 5008-1A Madison White — #DAD9D2 (ΔE=1.05)
• Farrow and Ball 277 Dimpse — #D9D8D3 (ΔE=0.36)
• Australian Standard AS2700 N11 Pearl Grey — #D7D4C9 (ΔE=3.70)

Why Designers Use It

• Its gentle neutrality makes it a perfect backdrop in visual art and design, especially in galleries or studios focused on fine arts where color distractions are minimized.
• This color is often chosen for interiors and product design when a timeless, soft, and elegant atmosphere is desired. It adapts well to both natural and artificial lighting.
• From a practical standpoint, the color’s moderate warmth avoids the clinical coldness of pure gray, making it popular in residential and hospitality design.
• Industries such as textile, ceramics, and high-end fashion incorporate this shade for its subtle sophistication and ability to harmonize with natural elements like wood and stone.
• Its resemblance to natural materials—weathered limestone, driftwood, or stonewashed fabrics—gives it a grounded, organic feel that appeals to eco-conscious and minimalist aesthetics.