NEUTRALS

White Barn

#DEE1E1

RGB 222, 225, 225 · HSL 180°, 5%, 88% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 12

White Barn is #DEE1E1 in HEX — rgb(222, 225, 225), hsl(180°, 5%, 88%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 12%).

White Barn pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 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#DEE1E1

RGB222, 225, 225

HSL180°, 5%, 88%

HSV180°, 1%, 88%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 12

Decimal14606817

CSS RGBrgb(222, 225, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 5%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

White Barn RJ150

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mineral 2132-70

ΔE 0.5 · #DEE2E2

Behr

Ancient Stone 790A-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E0E2E1

Valspar

Prudence 7004-13

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E3E4

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 1 · #E1E3E4

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 1 · #DBDFE0

Dulux

St Clair NZ9H9

ΔE 1.1 · #DFE2E4

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.2 · #E2E2E2

PPG

Moondance 1043-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E1E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.5 · #E1E4E6

Vista Paint

Heirloom Silver K-790

ΔE 1.6 · #E3E5E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Crest 502

ΔE 2.2 · #D6DDDD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 2.6 · #D5DBDB

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.2 · #D7E2E5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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 MasstoneTeal 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

#DEE1E1

#E2DFDF

Analogous

#DFE2E0

#DEE1E1

#DFE0E2

Triadic

#DEE1E1

#E2DFE2

#E2E2DF

Split-Complementary

#DEE1E1

#E2DFE0

#E2E0DF

Tetradic

#DEE1E1

#E0DFE2

#E2DFDF

#E0E2DF

Monochromatic

#8F9999

#B7BEBE

#DEE1E1

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#DEE1E1

#DFDFE2

#E2DFDF

#E2E2DF

Compound

#DEE1E1

#DFE0E2

#E2DFDF

#E2E0DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E8E8

#ECEDED

#F4F5F5

Darker

#B0B7B7

#758282

#444C4C

Saturation

#E0E1E1

#DFE2E2

#D0F0F0

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

15.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEE1E1

#E0E0E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEE1E1

#E0E0E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEE1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

White Barn 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.

#DEE1E1

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.

#CFAFAF

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: #DEE1E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEE1E1;

CSS Variable

--color-white-barn: #DEE1E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-barn': '#DEE1E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEE1E1] text-[#DEE1E1]

SCSS

$white-barn: #DEE1E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEE1E1?

#DEE1E1 is White Barn, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DEE1E1 warm or cool?

White Barn reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with White Barn?

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

What colors pair well with White Barn?

White Barn 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 White Barn?

You can download White Barn 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 White Barn?

The hex code is #DEE1E1. In RGB it's 222, 225, 225, and in HSL it's 180°, 5%, 88%.

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