NEUTRALS

Seagull

#E0DED8

RGB 224, 222, 216 · HSL 45°, 11%, 86% · CMYK 0, 1, 4, 12

Seagull is #E0DED8 in HEX — rgb(224, 222, 216), hsl(45°, 11%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 12%).

Seagull pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 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#E0DED8

RGB224, 222, 216

HSL45°, 11%, 86%

HSV45°, 4%, 88%

CMYK0, 1, 4, 12

Decimal14737112

CSS RGBrgb(224, 222, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 11%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Seagull 14-03

Exact match

Vista Paint

Dove's Wing C-536

ΔE 0.4 · #E1DED8

Dulux

Casper White SW1F6

ΔE 0.6 · #DFDDD6

Sherwin-Williams

Eider White SW7014

ΔE 0.7 · #E2DED8

Behr

Statuesque MQ3-23

ΔE 0.7 · #DEDDD8

Hallman-Lindsay

Dove's Wing 537

ΔE 0.8 · #E2DFDA

Valspar

Gray Palisade 7006-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E0D9

Benjamin Moore

Sheep's 857

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E0D8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.4 · #DDDDD5

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 1.4 · #E0E0DC

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 1.5 · #E5E0DB

Dunn-Edwards

Foggy Day DE6226

ΔE 2.3 · #E7E3DB

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.5 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.7 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E0DED8

#D7D9DF

Analogous

#DFD9D7

#E0DED8

#DDDFD7

Triadic

#E0DED8

#D7DFDD

#DDD7DF

Split-Complementary

#E0DED8

#D7DDDF

#D9D7DF

Tetradic

#E0DED8

#D7DFD9

#D7D9DF

#DFD7DD

Monochromatic

#9B9582

#BDB9AD

#E0DED8

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#E0DED8

#D9DFD7

#D7D9DF

#DDD7DF

Compound

#E0DED8

#DDDFD7

#D7D9DF

#D9D7DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6E4DF

#ECEBE8

#F3F3F2

Darker

#B9B4A6

#87806A

#4F4B3D

Saturation

#DCDCDA

#DFDDD7

#EFE5C7

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0DED8

#E0DED9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0DED8

#DEDED9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0DED8

#E0DDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Seagull 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

#E7D3BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0DED8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D8E1

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.

#A9B2CC

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: #E0DED8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0DED8;

CSS Variable

--color-seagull: #E0DED8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seagull': '#E0DED8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0DED8] text-[#E0DED8]

SCSS

$seagull: #E0DED8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0DED8?

#E0DED8 is Seagull, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E0DED8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seagull?

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

What colors pair well with Seagull?

Seagull 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 Seagull?

You can download Seagull 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 Seagull?

The hex code is #E0DED8. In RGB it's 224, 222, 216, and in HSL it's 45°, 11%, 86%.

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