NEUTRALS

Reserved White

#E0E0D9

RGB 224, 224, 217 · HSL 60°, 10%, 86% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 12

Reserved White is #E0E0D9 in HEX — rgb(224, 224, 217), hsl(60°, 10%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 12%).

Reserved White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 10%, 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#E0E0D9

RGB224, 224, 217

HSL60°, 10%, 86%

HSV60°, 3%, 88%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 12

Decimal14737625

CSS RGBrgb(224, 224, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 10%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Reserved White SW7056

Exact match

Valspar

Gray Palisade 7006-2

ΔE 0.4 · #E1E0D9

Benjamin Moore

Sheep's 857

ΔE 0.6 · #E1E0D8

PPG

Tundra Frost 1009-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E1E1DB

Dulux

Vintage Linen SW1B5

ΔE 0.7 · #DEDED7

Behr

Looking Glass MQ3-45

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDFD8

Vista Paint

Barely White C-20

ΔE 1 · #E2E3DC

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDDD5

Hallman-Lindsay

Barely White 21

ΔE 1.3 · #E1E3DD

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 1.6 · #E0E0DC

Dunn-Edwards

Foggy Day DE6226

ΔE 2 · #E7E3DB

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 2.1 · #E5E0DB

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.5 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.7 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#E0E0D9

#D8D8DF

Analogous

#DFDBD8

#E0E0D9

#DBDFD8

Triadic

#E0E0D9

#D8DFDF

#DFD8DF

Split-Complementary

#E0E0D9

#D8DBDF

#DBD8DF

Tetradic

#E0E0D9

#D8DFDB

#D8D8DF

#DFD8DB

Monochromatic

#9A9A84

#BCBCAE

#E0E0D9

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#E0E0D9

#D8DFD8

#D8D8DF

#DFD8DF

Compound

#E0E0D9

#DBDFD8

#D8D8DF

#DBD8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E5E0

#EBEBE8

#F3F3F2

Darker

#B8B8A7

#86866B

#4E4E3E

Saturation

#DCDCDA

#DFDFD8

#EFEFC8

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0E0D9

#E1DFDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0E0D9

#E0E0DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0E0D9

#E1DFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Reserved White 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

#E7D5BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0E0D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DAE2

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.

#A9A9CC

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: #E0E0D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0E0D9;

CSS Variable

--color-reserved-white: #E0E0D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reserved-white': '#E0E0D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0E0D9] text-[#E0E0D9]

SCSS

$reserved-white: #E0E0D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0E0D9?

#E0E0D9 is Reserved White, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E0E0D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reserved White?

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

What colors pair well with Reserved White?

Reserved White 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 Reserved White?

You can download Reserved White 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 Reserved White?

The hex code is #E0E0D9. In RGB it's 224, 224, 217, and in HSL it's 60°, 10%, 86%.

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