NEUTRALS

Gentle Grey

#DEE0E1

RGB 222, 224, 225 · HSL 200°, 5%, 88% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 12

Gentle Grey is #DEE0E1 in HEX — rgb(222, 224, 225), hsl(200°, 5%, 88%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 12%).

Gentle Grey pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 5%, 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#DEE0E1

RGB222, 224, 225

HSL200°, 5%, 88%

HSV200°, 1%, 88%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 12

Decimal14606561

CSS RGBrgb(222, 224, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 5%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 0.6 · #DFE0E2

PPG

Moondance 1043-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E1E2

Dulux

St Clair NZ9H9

ΔE 0.9 · #DFE2E4

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 0.9 · #DBDFE0

Behr

Etched Glass MQ3-27

ΔE 0.9 · #DCE0E2

Benjamin Moore

Mineral 2132-70

ΔE 1 · #DEE2E2

Valspar

Prudence 7004-13

ΔE 1 · #E0E3E4

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 1.1 · #E1E3E4

Vista Paint

Billowing Clouds K-783

ΔE 1.2 · #DFDEDF

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.2 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.5 · #E1E4E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 2.1 · #DBDBDA

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.6 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.3 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.1 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEE0E1

#E2E0DF

Analogous

#DFE2E1

#DEE0E1

#DFDFE2

Triadic

#DEE0E1

#E2DFE1

#E1E2DF

Split-Complementary

#DEE0E1

#E2DFDF

#E2E1DF

Tetradic

#DEE0E1

#E1DFE2

#E2E0DF

#DFE2DF

Monochromatic

#8F9699

#B7BBBE

#DEE0E1

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#DEE0E1

#E0DFE2

#E2E0DF

#E1E2DF

Compound

#DEE0E1

#DFDFE2

#E2E0DF

#E2E1DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E7E8

#ECEDED

#F4F4F5

Darker

#B0B5B7

#757E82

#44494C

Saturation

#E0E1E1

#DFE1E2

#D0E6F0

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEE0E1

#DFDFE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEE0E1

#E0E0E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEE0E1

#DEE0E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gentle Grey 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

#E6D5C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEE0E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3DAE8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#CFB9AF

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: #DEE0E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEE0E1;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle-grey: #DEE0E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle-grey': '#DEE0E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEE0E1] text-[#DEE0E1]

SCSS

$gentle-grey: #DEE0E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEE0E1?

#DEE0E1 is Gentle Grey, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DEE0E1 warm or cool?

Gentle Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gentle Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Gentle Grey?

Gentle Grey 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 Gentle Grey?

You can download Gentle Grey 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 Gentle Grey?

The hex code is #DEE0E1. In RGB it's 222, 224, 225, and in HSL it's 200°, 5%, 88%.

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