NEUTRALS

Subtle Touch

#DEE5E4

RGB 222, 229, 228 · HSL 171°, 12%, 88% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 10

Subtle Touch is #DEE5E4 in HEX — rgb(222, 229, 228), hsl(171°, 12%, 88%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 10%).

Subtle Touch pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 171°, 12%, 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#DEE5E4

RGB222, 229, 228

HSL171°, 12%, 88%

HSV171°, 3%, 90%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 10

Decimal14607844

CSS RGBrgb(222, 229, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 12%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Subtle Touch 790E-1

Exact match

PPG

Dewdrop 1038-2

ΔE 0.4 · #DDE4E3

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2131-70

ΔE 0.7 · #DEE6E6

Valspar

Halcyon Blue 5001-3A

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E5E3

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 1 · #E1E6E6

Dunn-Edwards

White Lake DE6323

ΔE 1.2 · #E2E7E7

Vista Paint

Cloud-wisped Sky K-167

ΔE 1.4 · #DEE8E8

Dulux

Antarctica Lake Quarter S28A1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #DAE5E3

Kilz

Regency White RJ130

ΔE 1.5 · #E0E3E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Illuminating Experience 628

ΔE 1.6 · #DEE4E0

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.1 · #E1E4E6

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.5 · #DAE2DD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.6 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.5 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.2 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.1 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEE5E4

#E4DDDE

Analogous

#DDE4DF

#DEE5E4

#DDE2E4

Triadic

#DEE5E4

#E3DDE4

#E4E3DD

Split-Complementary

#DEE5E4

#E4DDE2

#E4DFDD

Tetradic

#DEE5E4

#DFDDE4

#E4DDDE

#E2E4DD

Monochromatic

#87A19D

#B2C2C0

#DEE5E4

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#DEE5E4

#DDDEE4

#E4DDDE

#E4E3DD

Compound

#DEE5E4

#DDE2E4

#E4DDDE

#E4DFDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4E9E9

#EBEFEE

#F3F5F5

Darker

#AABDBA

#6B8C87

#3E524F

Saturation

#DFE2E1

#DDE4E3

#CFF2EC

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEE5E4

#E2E3E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEE5E4

#E4E4E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEE5E4

#DEE5E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Subtle Touch 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

#E6D8C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEE5E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3DDEA

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.

#CFAFB3

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: #DEE5E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEE5E4;

CSS Variable

--color-subtle-touch: #DEE5E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subtle-touch': '#DEE5E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEE5E4] text-[#DEE5E4]

SCSS

$subtle-touch: #DEE5E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEE5E4?

#DEE5E4 is Subtle Touch, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DEE5E4 warm or cool?

Subtle Touch reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Subtle Touch?

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

What colors pair well with Subtle Touch?

Subtle Touch 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 Subtle Touch?

You can download Subtle Touch 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 Subtle Touch?

The hex code is #DEE5E4. In RGB it's 222, 229, 228, and in HSL it's 171°, 12%, 88%.

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