NEUTRALS

Lambs Ear

#E1E0DD

RGB 225, 224, 221 · HSL 45°, 6%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 12

Lambs Ear is #E1E0DD in HEX — rgb(225, 224, 221), hsl(45°, 6%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 12%).

Lambs Ear pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 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#E1E0DD

RGB225, 224, 221

HSL45°, 6%, 87%

HSV45°, 2%, 88%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 12

Decimal14803165

CSS RGBrgb(225, 224, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 6%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Lambs Ear RJ170

Exact match

Dulux

Brume Quarter S12A1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E0E0DC

Behr

Quiet On The Set MQ3-4

ΔE 0.7 · #E2DFDC

Hallman-Lindsay

White Kitten 22

ΔE 0.8 · #DFDFDB

Sherwin-Williams

Nebulous White SW7063

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDFDC

Vista Paint

Beryl Pearl C-508

ΔE 0.9 · #E2E2DE

Valspar

Heirloom Pink 7001-18

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E2DF

PPG

Dusky Dawn 1005-1

ΔE 1.2 · #E5E1DE

Benjamin Moore

American 2112-70

ΔE 1.4 · #E5E4E1

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.7 · #E2E2E2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lake DE6379

ΔE 1.8 · #DEDDDD

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 1.8 · #DDDBD9

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.6 · #E4E7E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.4 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #EAEAE4

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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1E0DD

#DCDDE0

Analogous

#E0DDDC

#E1E0DD

#DFE0DC

Triadic

#E1E0DD

#DCE0DF

#DFDCE0

Split-Complementary

#E1E0DD

#DCDFE0

#DDDCE0

Tetradic

#E1E0DD

#DCE0DD

#DCDDE0

#E0DCDF

Monochromatic

#98958B

#BCBAB3

#E1E0DD

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#E1E0DD

#DDE0DC

#DCDDE0

#DFDCE0

Compound

#E1E0DD

#DFE0DC

#DCDDE0

#DDDCE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6E5E3

#ECECEA

#F4F4F3

Darker

#B6B4AD

#827E72

#4C4942

Saturation

#DEDEDD

#E0DFDC

#EFE7CC

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

15.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E0DD

#E1E0DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E0DD

#E0E0DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E0DD

#E1E0E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lambs Ear 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

#E8D5C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E0DD

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.

#ACB4CD

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: #E1E0DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E0DD;

CSS Variable

--color-lambs-ear: #E1E0DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lambs-ear': '#E1E0DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E0DD] text-[#E1E0DD]

SCSS

$lambs-ear: #E1E0DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E0DD?

#E1E0DD is Lambs Ear, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E1E0DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lambs Ear?

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

What colors pair well with Lambs Ear?

Lambs Ear 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 Lambs Ear?

You can download Lambs Ear 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 Lambs Ear?

The hex code is #E1E0DD. In RGB it's 225, 224, 221, and in HSL it's 45°, 6%, 87%.

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