NEUTRALS

Soft Silk

#E1DFE2

RGB 225, 223, 226 · HSL 280°, 5%, 88% · CMYK 0, 1, 0, 11

Soft Silk is #E1DFE2 in HEX — rgb(225, 223, 226), hsl(280°, 5%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 11%).

Soft Silk pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 280°, 5%, 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#E1DFE2

RGB225, 223, 226

HSL280°, 5%, 88%

HSV280°, 1%, 89%

CMYK0, 1, 0, 11

Decimal14802914

CSS RGBrgb(225, 223, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 5%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Country Breeze 740A-2

ΔE 0.4 · #E2DFE2

Valspar

Soft Silk 7004-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E2E1E5

PPG

Orchid Blossom 1174-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E1E4

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.2 · #DFE0E2

Vista Paint

Billowing Clouds K-783

ΔE 1.2 · #DFDEDF

Benjamin Moore

Heaven 2118-70

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E3E6

Dulux

Pensive Quarter S43B1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #DCDCE1

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lake DE6379

ΔE 1.8 · #DEDDDD

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.9 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.3 · #E1E4E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 2.3 · #E9E2E5

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 2.3 · #E0DADF

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 3 · #DDDBD9

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.5 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4.6 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.9 · #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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1DFE2

#E0E2DF

Analogous

#DFDFE2

#E1DFE2

#E2DFE1

Triadic

#E1DFE2

#E2E1DF

#DFE2E1

Split-Complementary

#E1DFE2

#E1E2DF

#DFE2DF

Tetradic

#E1DFE2

#E2DFDF

#E0E2DF

#DFE1E2

Monochromatic

#968F99

#BBB7BE

#E1DFE2

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#E1DFE2

#E2DFE0

#E0E2DF

#DFE2E1

Compound

#E1DFE2

#E2DFE1

#E0E2DF

#DFE2DF

Variations

Lighter

#E7E5E8

#EDECED

#F4F4F5

Darker

#B5B0B7

#7E7582

#49444C

Saturation

#E1E0E1

#E1DFE2

#E6D0F0

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DFE2

#DFE0E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DFE2

#DFDFE2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DFE2

#E1E0DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Soft Silk 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

#E8D4C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DFE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D9E9

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.

#B9CFAF

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: #E1DFE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DFE2;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-silk: #E1DFE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-silk': '#E1DFE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DFE2] text-[#E1DFE2]

SCSS

$soft-silk: #E1DFE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DFE2?

#E1DFE2 is Soft Silk, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E1DFE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Silk?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Silk?

Soft Silk 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 Soft Silk?

You can download Soft Silk 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 Soft Silk?

The hex code is #E1DFE2. In RGB it's 225, 223, 226, and in HSL it's 280°, 5%, 88%.

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