NEUTRALS

January Dawn

#DFE2E5

RGB 223, 226, 229 · HSL 210°, 10%, 89% · CMYK 3, 1, 0, 10

January Dawn is #DFE2E5 in HEX — rgb(223, 226, 229), hsl(210°, 10%, 89%), cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 10%).

January Dawn pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 10%, 89%. 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#DFE2E5

RGB223, 226, 229

HSL210°, 10%, 89%

HSV210°, 3%, 90%

CMYK3, 1, 0, 10

Decimal14672613

CSS RGBrgb(223, 226, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 10%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

January Dawn 1165-1

Exact match

Dulux

Sky Painting SN4B1

ΔE 0.5 · #DFE2E4

Benjamin Moore

Seattle 2130-70

ΔE 0.7 · #DDE2E5

Vista Paint

Wind Blown C-585

ΔE 0.7 · #DEE3E6

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E4E6

Behr

Etched Glass MQ3-27

ΔE 1 · #DCE0E2

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1 · #DFE0E2

Valspar

Prudence 7004-13

ΔE 1.1 · #E0E3E4

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E3E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Wind Blown 586

ΔE 1.2 · #DDE3E7

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 1.6 · #DBDFE0

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.9 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 2.9 · #D7E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.4 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFE2E5

#E6E3E0

Analogous

#E0E6E6

#DFE2E5

#E0E0E6

Triadic

#DFE2E5

#E6E0E3

#E3E6E0

Split-Complementary

#DFE2E5

#E6E0E0

#E6E6E0

Tetradic

#DFE2E5

#E6E0E6

#E6E3E0

#E0E6E0

Monochromatic

#8C96A1

#B6BDC3

#DFE2E5

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#DFE2E5

#E3E0E6

#E6E3E0

#E3E6E0

Compound

#DFE2E5

#E0E0E6

#E6E3E0

#E6E6E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6E9EB

#EDEEF0

#F4F5F6

Darker

#AEB6BD

#6F7D8B

#404951

Saturation

#E2E3E4

#E0E3E6

#D4E3F2

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFE2E5

#E0E1E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFE2E5

#E1E1E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFE2E5

#DFE2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

January Dawn 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

#E7D6C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFE2E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4DBEB

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.

#CFBFAF

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: #DFE2E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFE2E5;

CSS Variable

--color-january-dawn: #DFE2E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'january-dawn': '#DFE2E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFE2E5] text-[#DFE2E5]

SCSS

$january-dawn: #DFE2E5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFE2E5?

#DFE2E5 is January Dawn, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DFE2E5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with January Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with January Dawn?

January Dawn 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 January Dawn?

You can download January Dawn 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 January Dawn?

The hex code is #DFE2E5. In RGB it's 223, 226, 229, and in HSL it's 210°, 10%, 89%.

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