GREENS

Gray

#DEE6E6

RGB 222, 230, 230 · HSL 180°, 14%, 89% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 10

Gray is #DEE6E6 in HEX — rgb(222, 230, 230), hsl(180°, 14%, 89%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 10%).

Gray pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 14%, 89%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#DEE6E6

RGB222, 230, 230

HSL180°, 14%, 89%

HSV180°, 3%, 90%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 10

Decimal14608102

CSS RGBrgb(222, 230, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 14%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2131-70

Exact match

PPG

Austrian Ice 1156-1

ΔE 0.5 · #DEE6E7

Behr

Subtle Touch 790E-1

ΔE 0.7 · #DEE5E4

Vista Paint

Cloud-wisped Sky K-167

ΔE 0.9 · #DEE8E8

Sherwin-Williams

Snowdrop SW6511

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E8E7

Dunn-Edwards

White Lake DE6323

ΔE 1.2 · #E2E7E7

Valspar

Gray Opal 7004-6

ΔE 1.3 · #DFE9EA

Dulux

Antarctica Lake Quarter S28A1Q

ΔE 1.6 · #DAE5E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Divine Inspiration 649

ΔE 1.8 · #D8E2E1

Kilz

Hint Of Blue RC230-01

ΔE 1.8 · #E4EAEB

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.1 · #E1E4E6

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 2.4 · #D7E2E5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.9 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 3.6 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.5 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#DEE6E6

#E7DFDF

Analogous

#DFE7E3

#DEE6E6

#DFE3E7

Triadic

#DEE6E6

#E7DFE7

#E7E7DF

Split-Complementary

#DEE6E6

#E7DFE3

#E7E3DF

Tetradic

#DEE6E6

#E3DFE7

#E7DFDF

#E3E7DF

Monochromatic

#88A5A5

#B3C6C6

#DEE6E6

#F0F4F4

Rectangle

#DEE6E6

#DFDFE7

#E7DFDF

#E7E7DF

Compound

#DEE6E6

#DFE3E7

#E7DFDF

#E7E3DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5ECEC

#ECF0F0

#F4F6F6

Darker

#ABC0C0

#6A9090

#3D5454

Saturation

#E2E4E4

#DFE7E7

#D3F3F3

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEE6E6

#E3E3E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEE6E6

#E5E5E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEE6E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gray sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#E6D9C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEE6E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3DEEC

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: #DEE6E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEE6E6;

CSS Variable

--color-gray: #DEE6E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gray': '#DEE6E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEE6E6] text-[#DEE6E6]

SCSS

$gray: #DEE6E6;

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#DAE3E2 · ΔE 1.3

Silver Cloud

#DBE3E5 · ΔE 1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEE6E6?

#DEE6E6 is Gray, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #DEE6E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gray?

Gray works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Gray?

Gray pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gray?

You can download Gray 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 Gray?

The hex code is #DEE6E6. In RGB it's 222, 230, 230, and in HSL it's 180°, 14%, 89%.

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