#DFD5D2
- Brightness
- 215.7
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 14°, 17%, 85%
- HSV V %
- 87%
- Lab
- 86.0, 2.9, 2.7
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 4%, 6%, 13%
- PNG size
- 5.0 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted warm hue
Recommended text: Black (14.59:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #DFD5D2
Common Name: Light Grey
RGB: 223, 213, 210
HSL: 30°, 15%, 85%
Contrast (vs white): 8.4 (AA Pass)
Contrast (vs black): 17.2 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb: This color radiates a soft, tranquil vibe, often linked to sophistication and calmness. Light Grey is subtle, offering a timeless elegance that blends seamlessly in various design environments. It's neutral, making it ideal for creating peaceful spaces or balancing stronger, more intense colors in visual designs.
Close Named Matches:
- Munsell Color System: #DFD5D2 (ΔE=0.00)
- Australian Standard AS2700 - Ghost Gum: #E8D8CE (ΔE=4.52)
- Behr Paint - Kyoto Pearl: #DED5D2 (ΔE=0.38)
- Pantone Fashion Home Interiors - White Sand: #DBD5D1 (ΔE=1.60)
- Jotun Paint - Flint: #D3D0CC (ΔE=3.53)
Why Designers Use It:
Light Grey (#DFD5D2) is favored by designers due to its versatility in both commercial and residential interiors. Its muted tone makes it a prime choice for backgrounds or accent elements that do not compete with more vivid hues. It has a universal appeal, often used in luxury branding and high-end furniture design, as well as in modern minimalist interiors.
The color's neutrality makes it especially valuable for creating visual harmony, acting as a subtle base in art and graphic design. It is popular in industries where a sense of refinement is necessary, such as fashion, hospitality, and corporate settings. Light Grey is also associated with natural elements, such as misty skies or smooth stones, which provides an organic touch to any design.
Regionally, this color can be seen across a variety of global design aesthetics, with its modern appeal in Scandinavian interiors and its incorporation into contemporary Western luxury products. Its timeless nature ensures it remains relevant through changing design trends.