NEUTRALS

Smoky Orchid

#E1D9DC

RGB 225, 217, 220 · HSL 337°, 12%, 87% · CMYK 0, 4, 2, 12

Smoky Orchid is #E1D9DC in HEX — rgb(225, 217, 220), hsl(337°, 12%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 2%, 12%).

Smoky Orchid pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 337°, 12%, 87%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#E1D9DC

RGB225, 217, 220

HSL337°, 12%, 87%

HSV337°, 4%, 88%

CMYK0, 4, 2, 12

Decimal14801372

CSS RGBrgb(225, 217, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 12%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Smoky Orchid 1179-2

Exact match

Dulux

Bay Fog Quarter S47B1Q

ΔE 0.5 · #E1DADD

Behr

Pearls And Lace N130-1

ΔE 0.7 · #DFD7DA

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2115-60

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD9DB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 1.3 · #E0D7DC

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 1.3 · #E0DADF

Vista Paint

He Loves Me C-1278

ΔE 1.6 · #E0DBE0

Valspar

Gentle Violet 4002-3A

ΔE 1.7 · #E2DDE1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bikini 1301

ΔE 1.8 · #E5D9DA

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 1.9 · #E2D6DB

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 2.3 · #E8DDE2

Dunn-Edwards

Billowing Clouds DE6009

ΔE 2.3 · #E7D9DB

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 3.4 · #DDDBD9

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 7 · #D7E2E5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1D9DC

#DAE2DF

Analogous

#E2DAE1

#E1D9DC

#E2DBDA

Triadic

#E1D9DC

#DDE2DA

#DADDE2

Split-Complementary

#E1D9DC

#DAE2DB

#DAE1E2

Tetradic

#E1D9DC

#E1E2DA

#DAE2DF

#DBDAE2

Monochromatic

#9F848E

#C0AFB6

#E1D9DC

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#E1D9DC

#E2DFDA

#DAE2DF

#DADDE2

Compound

#E1D9DC

#E2DBDA

#DAE2DF

#DAE1E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E1E4

#EDE9EB

#F4F2F3

Darker

#BBA8AF

#8A6A76

#513D45

Saturation

#DFDDDE

#E2DADD

#F0CBDA

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D9DC

#DCDCDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D9DC

#DADADC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D9DC

#E1DADA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Smoky Orchid 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

#E8CFC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D9DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D4E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#ACCDC0

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: #E1D9DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D9DC;

CSS Variable

--color-smoky-orchid: #E1D9DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoky-orchid': '#E1D9DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D9DC] text-[#E1D9DC]

SCSS

$smoky-orchid: #E1D9DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D9DC?

#E1D9DC is Smoky Orchid, a light neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D9DC warm or cool?

Smoky Orchid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Smoky Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Smoky Orchid?

Smoky Orchid 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 Smoky Orchid?

You can download Smoky Orchid 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 Smoky Orchid?

The hex code is #E1D9DC. In RGB it's 225, 217, 220, and in HSL it's 337°, 12%, 87%.

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