NEUTRALS

Soothing White

#E1E2E4

RGB 225, 226, 228 · HSL 220°, 5%, 89% · CMYK 1, 1, 0, 11

Soothing White is #E1E2E4 in HEX — rgb(225, 226, 228), hsl(220°, 5%, 89%), cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 11%).

Soothing White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 220°, 5%, 89%. 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#E1E2E4

RGB225, 226, 228

HSL220°, 5%, 89%

HSV220°, 1%, 89%

CMYK1, 1, 0, 11

Decimal14803684

CSS RGBrgb(225, 226, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 5%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Heaven 2118-70

ΔE 0.6 · #E2E3E6

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 0.7 · #DFE0E2

PPG

Moondance 1043-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E1E1E2

Dulux

Sky Painting SN4B1

ΔE 0.7 · #DFE2E4

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 0.7 · #E1E3E4

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E4E6

Valspar

Prudence 7004-13

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E3E4

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.1 · #E2E2E2

Behr

Fading Fog PR-W7

ΔE 1.4 · #E4E6E8

Vista Paint

Flower Girl K-95

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E6E9

Sherwin-Williams

Icicle SW6238

ΔE 1.8 · #DBDFE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Wind Blown 586

ΔE 2 · #DDE3E7

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 3.3 · #DDDBD9

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.6 · #D7E2E5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#E1E2E4

#E4E3E2

Analogous

#E2E4E4

#E1E2E4

#E2E2E4

Triadic

#E1E2E4

#E4E2E2

#E2E4E2

Split-Complementary

#E1E2E4

#E4E2E2

#E4E4E2

Tetradic

#E1E2E4

#E4E2E4

#E4E3E2

#E2E4E2

Monochromatic

#91959C

#B9BCC0

#E1E2E4

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#E1E2E4

#E3E2E4

#E4E3E2

#E2E4E2

Compound

#E1E2E4

#E2E2E4

#E4E3E2

#E4E4E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7E8EA

#EDEEEF

#F5F5F6

Darker

#B2B4B9

#767B84

#44474D

Saturation

#E3E3E3

#E2E2E4

#D4DEF2

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E2E4

#E1E2E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E2E4

#E2E2E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E2E4

#E1E2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Soothing White 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

#E8D6C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E2E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DBEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#CFC5AF

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: #E1E2E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E2E4;

CSS Variable

--color-soothing-white: #E1E2E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soothing-white': '#E1E2E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E2E4] text-[#E1E2E4]

SCSS

$soothing-white: #E1E2E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E2E4?

#E1E2E4 is Soothing White, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E1E2E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soothing White?

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

What colors pair well with Soothing White?

Soothing White 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 Soothing White?

You can download Soothing White 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 Soothing White?

The hex code is #E1E2E4. In RGB it's 225, 226, 228, and in HSL it's 220°, 5%, 89%.

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