NEUTRALS

Original White

#E2DEDB

RGB 226, 222, 219 · HSL 26°, 11%, 87% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 11

Original White is #E2DEDB in HEX — rgb(226, 222, 219), hsl(26°, 11%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 11%).

Original White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 26°, 11%, 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#E2DEDB

RGB226, 222, 219

HSL26°, 11%, 87%

HSV26°, 3%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 3, 11

Decimal14868187

CSS RGBrgb(226, 222, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 11%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Original White SW7077

Exact match

Behr

Quiet On The Set MQ3-4

ΔE 0.5 · #E2DFDC

PPG

Fall Chill 1003-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E1DDDB

Dulux

Slight Mushroom Quarter S09A1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E0DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Dove's Wing 537

ΔE 1.1 · #E2DFDA

Benjamin Moore

Hampshire 1450

ΔE 1.2 · #E6E1DE

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Peak DE6386

ΔE 1.2 · #E0DCDB

Kilz

Lambs Ear RJ170

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E0DD

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 1.3 · #E5E0DB

Vista Paint

Diamond Stud C-515

ΔE 1.5 · #DDDBD9

Valspar

Heirloom Pink 7001-18

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E2DF

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.4 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 3.4 · #E7E1D8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.4 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4.5 · #DAE2DD

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2DEDB

#DADEE1

Analogous

#E1DADB

#E2DEDB

#E1E1DA

Triadic

#E2DEDB

#DAE1DD

#DDDAE1

Split-Complementary

#E2DEDB

#DAE1E1

#DADBE1

Tetradic

#E2DEDB

#DBE1DA

#DADEE1

#E1DAE1

Monochromatic

#9D9085

#BFB7B0

#E2DEDB

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#E2DEDB

#DEE1DA

#DADEE1

#DDDAE1

Compound

#E2DEDB

#E1E1DA

#DADEE1

#DADBE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E4E2

#EDEBE9

#F4F3F3

Darker

#BAB0A9

#89786B

#50463E

Saturation

#DFDEDD

#E1DDDA

#F0DBCB

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DEDB

#E0DFDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DEDB

#DFDFDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DEDB

#E2DEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Original 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

#E9D3BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DEDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D8E4

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.

#ACBFCD

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: #E2DEDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DEDB;

CSS Variable

--color-original-white: #E2DEDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'original-white': '#E2DEDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DEDB] text-[#E2DEDB]

SCSS

$original-white: #E2DEDB;

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#E5E0DD · ΔE 0.9

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#E4DEDD · ΔE 1.3

White Winged Dove

#E5E0DB · ΔE 1.3

A la Mode

#E6E2DE · ΔE 1.5

Rock Harbor Violet

#E3DDDD · ΔE 1.7

American White

#E4E3E0 · ΔE 1.9

Silver Bells

#DCD9D5 · ΔE 2.0

Calm

#E6E4DF · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DEDB?

#E2DEDB is Original White, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E2DEDB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Original White?

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

What colors pair well with Original White?

Original 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 Original White?

You can download Original 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 Original White?

The hex code is #E2DEDB. In RGB it's 226, 222, 219, and in HSL it's 26°, 11%, 87%.

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