NEUTRALS

Moondance

#E1E1E2

RGB 225, 225, 226 · HSL 240°, 2%, 88% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 11

Moondance is #E1E1E2 in HEX — rgb(225, 225, 226), hsl(240°, 2%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 11%).

Moondance pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 2%, 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#E1E1E2

RGB225, 225, 226

HSL240°, 2%, 88%

HSV240°, 0%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 11

Decimal14803426

CSS RGBrgb(225, 225, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 2%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Moondance 1043-2

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 0.6 · #E2E2E2

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 0.7 · #DFE0E2

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E3E4

Vista Paint

Billowing Clouds K-783

ΔE 1 · #DFDEDF

Benjamin Moore

Full 2119-70

ΔE 1.2 · #E0E3E4

Dulux

St Clair NZ9H9

ΔE 1.2 · #DFE2E4

Valspar

Prudence 7004-13

ΔE 1.2 · #E0E3E4

Behr

Ancient Stone 790A-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E0E2E1

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.5 · #E1E4E6

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 1.7 · #DBDFE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Diamond Stud 516

ΔE 2.4 · #DBDBDA

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2.7 · #DDDBD9

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.7 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1E1E2

#E1E1E0

Analogous

#E0E0E1

#E1E1E2

#E0E0E1

Triadic

#E1E1E2

#E1E0E0

#E0E1E0

Split-Complementary

#E1E1E2

#E1E0E0

#E0E1E0

Tetradic

#E1E1E2

#E1E0E0

#E1E1E0

#E0E1E0

Monochromatic

#929296

#B9B9BC

#E1E1E2

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#E1E1E2

#E1E0E1

#E1E1E0

#E0E1E0

Compound

#E1E1E2

#E0E0E1

#E1E1E0

#E0E1E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6E6E7

#ECECED

#F4F4F4

Darker

#B2B2B5

#79797E

#464649

Saturation

#E0E0E1

#D1D1F0

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

16.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E1E2

#E1E1E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E1E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E1E2

#E1E1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Moondance 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

#E8D5C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E1E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DAE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#CFCFAF

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: #E1E1E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E1E2;

CSS Variable

--color-moondance: #E1E1E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moondance': '#E1E1E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E1E2] text-[#E1E1E2]

SCSS

$moondance: #E1E1E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E1E2?

#E1E1E2 is Moondance, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E1E1E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moondance?

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

What colors pair well with Moondance?

Moondance 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 Moondance?

You can download Moondance 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 Moondance?

The hex code is #E1E1E2. In RGB it's 225, 225, 226, and in HSL it's 240°, 2%, 88%.

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