NEUTRALS

Chrome

#E1DFE1

RGB 225, 223, 225 · HSL 300°, 3%, 88% · CMYK 0, 1, 0, 12

Chrome is #E1DFE1 in HEX — rgb(225, 223, 225), hsl(300°, 3%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 12%).

Chrome pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 3%, 88%. 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#E1DFE1

RGB225, 223, 225

HSL300°, 3%, 88%

HSV300°, 1%, 88%

CMYK0, 1, 0, 12

Decimal14802913

CSS RGBrgb(225, 223, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 3%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Country Breeze 740A-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E2DFE2

Vista Paint

Billowing Clouds K-783

ΔE 0.8 · #DFDEDF

PPG

Orchid Blossom 1174-1

ΔE 1 · #E4E1E4

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.1 · #DFE0E2

Valspar

April Morning 4001-5A

ΔE 1.2 · #DEDCDF

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lake DE6379

ΔE 1.4 · #DEDDDD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.5 · #E2E2E2

Benjamin Moore

Heaven 2118-70

ΔE 1.7 · #E2E3E6

Dulux

Summer Cloud SP2B5

ΔE 1.8 · #E5E4E5

Sherwin-Williams

Spatial White SW6259

ΔE 2 · #DDDCDB

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.3 · #E1E4E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 2.4 · #E9E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2.6 · #DDDBD9

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.3 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4.6 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.5 · #EAEAE4

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1DFE1

#DFE1DF

Analogous

#E0DFE1

#E1DFE1

#E1DFE0

Triadic

#E1DFE1

#E1E1DF

#DFE1E1

Split-Complementary

#E1DFE1

#E0E1DF

#DFE1E0

Tetradic

#E1DFE1

#E1E0DF

#DFE1DF

#DFE0E1

Monochromatic

#979197

#BCB8BC

#E1DFE1

#F3F2F3

Rectangle

#E1DFE1

#E1DFDF

#DFE1DF

#DFE1E1

Compound

#E1DFE1

#E1DFE0

#DFE1DF

#DFE1E0

Variations

Lighter

#E7E6E7

#EDECED

#F5F4F5

Darker

#B6B1B6

#7F777F

#4A454A

Saturation

#E1E0E1

#E1DFE1

#F0D1F0

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

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DFE1

#E0E0E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DFE1

#DFDFE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DFE1

#E1DFDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chrome 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

#E8D4C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DFE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D9E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#AFCFAF

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: #E1DFE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DFE1;

CSS Variable

--color-chrome: #E1DFE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chrome': '#E1DFE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DFE1] text-[#E1DFE1]

SCSS

$chrome: #E1DFE1;

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#E4DDDE · ΔE 1.9

Full Moon

#DFE2E3 · ΔE 2.0

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#DEE2E3 · ΔE 2.3

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#DDE1E1 · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DFE1?

#E1DFE1 is Chrome, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E1DFE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chrome?

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

What colors pair well with Chrome?

Chrome 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 Chrome?

You can download Chrome 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 Chrome?

The hex code is #E1DFE1. In RGB it's 225, 223, 225, and in HSL it's 300°, 3%, 88%.

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