NEUTRALS

Paper

#E1E3DD

RGB 225, 227, 221 · HSL 80°, 10%, 88% · CMYK 1, 0, 3, 11

Paper is #E1E3DD in HEX — rgb(225, 227, 221), hsl(80°, 10%, 88%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 11%).

Paper pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 80°, 10%, 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#E1E3DD

RGB225, 227, 221

HSL80°, 10%, 88%

HSV80°, 3%, 89%

CMYK1, 0, 3, 11

Decimal14803933

CSS RGBrgb(225, 227, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 10%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Paper 1590

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Barely White 21

Exact match

Vista Paint

Barely White C-20

ΔE 0.6 · #E2E3DC

PPG

Tundra Frost 1009-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E1DB

Valspar

Blizzard Fog 7006-18

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Spare White SW6203

ΔE 1 · #E4E4DD

Dulux

Snow Season Quarter SN4E1

ΔE 1.1 · #E2E4E0

Kilz

Alaska RJ120

ΔE 1.1 · #E5E5DF

Behr

Frostproof QE-41

ΔE 1.4 · #DCE0DA

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.8 · #E4E7E3

Dunn-Edwards

Pearly Star DE6268

ΔE 2.2 · #E4E4DA

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.3 · #E9E6DF

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.3 · #DAE2DD

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 2.6 · #E5E0DB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.7 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.1 · #D7D7D7

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1E3DD

#DFDDE3

Analogous

#E3E2DD

#E1E3DD

#DEE3DD

Triadic

#E1E3DD

#DDE1E3

#E3DDE1

Split-Complementary

#E1E3DD

#DDDEE3

#E2DDE3

Tetradic

#E1E3DD

#DDE3E2

#DFDDE3

#E3DDDE

Monochromatic

#979F89

#BCC1B3

#E1E3DD

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#E1E3DD

#DDE3DF

#DFDDE3

#E3DDE1

Compound

#E1E3DD

#DEE3DD

#DFDDE3

#E2DDE3

Variations

Lighter

#E7E9E4

#EDEEEB

#F5F5F4

Darker

#B6BBAC

#80896E

#4B5040

Saturation

#E1E1DF

#E1E3DD

#E6F1D0

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E3DD

#E3E2DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E3DD

#E3E3DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E3DD

#E2E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Paper 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

#E8D7C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E3DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DCE5

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.

#B9AFCF

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: #E1E3DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E3DD;

CSS Variable

--color-paper: #E1E3DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paper': '#E1E3DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E3DD] text-[#E1E3DD]

SCSS

$paper: #E1E3DD;

Similar Colors

Paper White

#E0E2DC · ΔE 0.4

Horizon

#DFE1DB · ΔE 0.7

Silver Satin

#E3E2DA · ΔE 1.5

Calm

#E6E4DF · ΔE 1.7

Gray Lake

#E4E8E2 · ΔE 1.8

Ice Fog

#DCDED8 · ΔE 1.8

White Wisp

#E6E8E1 · ΔE 1.8

American White

#E4E3E0 · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E3DD?

#E1E3DD is Paper, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E1E3DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paper?

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

What colors pair well with Paper?

Paper 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 Paper?

You can download Paper 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 Paper?

The hex code is #E1E3DD. In RGB it's 225, 227, 221, and in HSL it's 80°, 10%, 88%.

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