NEUTRALS

Subdue Quarter

#E0DCD8

RGB 224, 220, 216 · HSL 30°, 11%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 4, 12

Subdue Quarter is #E0DCD8 in HEX — rgb(224, 220, 216), hsl(30°, 11%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 4%, 12%).

Subdue Quarter pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 11%, 86%. 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#E0DCD8

RGB224, 220, 216

HSL30°, 11%, 86%

HSV30°, 4%, 88%

CMYK0, 2, 4, 12

Decimal14736600

CSS RGBrgb(224, 220, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 11%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Subdue Quarter S11A1Q

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Original White SW7077

ΔE 0.9 · #E2DEDB

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1458

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDAD6

Behr

Jodhpur Tan N180-2

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD9D5

PPG

Fall Chill 1003-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E1DDDB

Vista Paint

Dove's Wing C-536

ΔE 1.2 · #E1DED8

Hallman-Lindsay

Dove's Wing 537

ΔE 1.2 · #E2DFDA

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 1.3 · #DDDBD9

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Shade DEW395

ΔE 1.4 · #DCD8D4

Valspar

Seashell Gray 4003-1A

ΔE 1.6 · #DBDBD7

Kilz

Lambs Ear RJ170

ΔE 1.7 · #E1E0DD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.5 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 3.2 · #E7E1D8

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.5 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E0DCD8

#D7DBDF

Analogous

#DFD7D7

#E0DCD8

#DFDFD7

Triadic

#E0DCD8

#D7DFDB

#DBD7DF

Split-Complementary

#E0DCD8

#D7DFDF

#D7D7DF

Tetradic

#E0DCD8

#D7DFD7

#D7DBDF

#DFD7DF

Monochromatic

#9B8F82

#BDB5AD

#E0DCD8

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#E0DCD8

#DBDFD7

#D7DBDF

#DBD7DF

Compound

#E0DCD8

#DFDFD7

#D7DBDF

#D7D7DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6E2DF

#ECEAE8

#F3F3F2

Darker

#B9AFA6

#87796A

#4F463D

Saturation

#DCDBDA

#DFDBD7

#EFDBC7

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0DCD8

#DEDDD9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0DCD8

#DDDDD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0DCD8

#E0DBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Subdue Quarter 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

#E7D2BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0DCD8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D7E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A9BACC

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: #E0DCD8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0DCD8;

CSS Variable

--color-subdue-quarter: #E0DCD8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subdue-quarter': '#E0DCD8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0DCD8] text-[#E0DCD8]

SCSS

$subdue-quarter: #E0DCD8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0DCD8?

#E0DCD8 is Subdue Quarter, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E0DCD8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subdue Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Subdue Quarter?

Subdue Quarter 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 Subdue Quarter?

You can download Subdue Quarter 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 Subdue Quarter?

The hex code is #E0DCD8. In RGB it's 224, 220, 216, and in HSL it's 30°, 11%, 86%.

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