NEUTRALS

Comet Dust

#E0E1DD

RGB 224, 225, 221 · HSL 75°, 6%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 12

Comet Dust is #E0E1DD in HEX — rgb(224, 225, 221), hsl(75°, 6%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 12%).

Comet Dust pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 75°, 6%, 87%. 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#E0E1DD

RGB224, 225, 221

HSL75°, 6%, 87%

HSV75°, 2%, 88%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 12

Decimal14737885

CSS RGBrgb(224, 225, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 6%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Comet Dust 5006-1A

Exact match

Dulux

Brume Quarter S12A1Q

ΔE 0.5 · #E0E0DC

Kilz

Ice Cavern RJ160

ΔE 0.5 · #E0E0DC

Vista Paint

Beryl Pearl C-508

ΔE 0.6 · #E2E2DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Beryl Pearl 509

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E3DF

Sherwin-Williams

Nebulous White SW7063

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDFDC

Benjamin Moore

Horizon 1478

ΔE 1.1 · #E0E2DC

PPG

Tundra Frost 1009-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E1E1DB

Behr

Statuesque MQ3-23

ΔE 1.6 · #DEDDD8

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.1 · #E4E7E3

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.2 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 2.2 · #E5E0DB

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Morning DE6365

ΔE 2.4 · #E6E5E4

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.6 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E0E1DD

#DDDCE0

Analogous

#E0DFDC

#E0E1DD

#DDE0DC

Triadic

#E0E1DD

#DCDFE0

#E0DCDF

Split-Complementary

#E0E1DD

#DCDDE0

#DFDCE0

Tetradic

#E0E1DD

#DCE0DF

#DDDCE0

#E0DCDD

Monochromatic

#95988B

#BABCB3

#E0E1DD

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#E0E1DD

#DCE0DD

#DDDCE0

#E0DCDF

Compound

#E0E1DD

#DDE0DC

#DDDCE0

#DFDCE0

Variations

Lighter

#E5E6E3

#ECECEA

#F4F4F3

Darker

#B4B6AD

#7E8272

#494C42

Saturation

#DEDEDD

#DFE0DC

#E7EFCC

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

15.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0E1DD

#E1E0DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0E1DD

#E1E1DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0E1DD

#E0E0E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Comet Dust 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

#E7D5C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0E1DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DAE5

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.

#B4ACCD

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: #E0E1DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0E1DD;

CSS Variable

--color-comet-dust: #E0E1DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'comet-dust': '#E0E1DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0E1DD] text-[#E0E1DD]

SCSS

$comet-dust: #E0E1DD;

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#DFE1DB · ΔE 1.1

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#E4E3E0 · ΔE 1.3

Ice Fog

#DCDED8 · ΔE 1.6

Calm

#E6E4DF · ΔE 1.7

Pearl River

#DCDFDE · ΔE 1.9

Tundra

#E2E4E3 · ΔE 1.9

A la Mode

#E6E2DE · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0E1DD?

#E0E1DD is Comet Dust, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E0E1DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Comet Dust?

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

What colors pair well with Comet Dust?

Comet Dust 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 Comet Dust?

You can download Comet Dust 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 Comet Dust?

The hex code is #E0E1DD. In RGB it's 224, 225, 221, and in HSL it's 75°, 6%, 87%.

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