NEUTRALS

Ardcoat

#E2DEDF

RGB 226, 222, 223 · HSL 345°, 6%, 88% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 11

Ardcoat is #E2DEDF in HEX — rgb(226, 222, 223), hsl(345°, 6%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 11%).

Ardcoat pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 345°, 6%, 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#E2DEDF

RGB226, 222, 223

HSL345°, 6%, 88%

HSV345°, 2%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 11

Decimal14868191

CSS RGBrgb(226, 222, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 6%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Silver Screen 1014-3

ΔE 0.8 · #E0DDDD

Benjamin Moore

Rock 1387

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DEDE

Vista Paint

Billowing Clouds K-783

ΔE 1.1 · #DFDEDF

Behr

Feather Gray 750A-2

ΔE 1.1 · #DFDBDC

Dunn-Edwards

Mountain Air DE6393

ΔE 1.2 · #E6E0E0

Valspar

April Morning 4001-5A

ΔE 1.5 · #DEDCDF

Dulux

White Flag Quarter S05A1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #E0DCDA

Sherwin-Williams

Spatial White SW6259

ΔE 1.8 · #DDDCDB

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.9 · #E2E2E2

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.9 · #DFE0E2

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDBD9

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 2.3 · #E9E2E5

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 3 · #E1E4E6

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.4 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 5.4 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2DEDF

#DFE2E1

Analogous

#E2DFE1

#E2DEDF

#E2DFDF

Triadic

#E2DEDF

#DFE2DF

#DFDFE2

Split-Complementary

#E2DEDF

#DFE2DF

#DFE1E2

Tetradic

#E2DEDF

#E1E2DF

#DFE2E1

#DFDFE2

Monochromatic

#9A8D91

#BEB6B8

#E2DEDF

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#E2DEDF

#E2E1DF

#DFE2E1

#DFDFE2

Compound

#E2DEDF

#E2DFDF

#DFE2E1

#DFE1E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E5E6

#EEECEC

#F5F4F4

Darker

#B8AFB1

#847377

#4D4345

Saturation

#E1E0E0

#E2DFDF

#F1D0D8

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DEDF

#E0DFE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DEDF

#DFDFDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DEDF

#E2DEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ardcoat 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

#E9D3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DEDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D8E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#AFCFC7

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: #E2DEDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DEDF;

CSS Variable

--color-ardcoat: #E2DEDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ardcoat': '#E2DEDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DEDF] text-[#E2DEDF]

SCSS

$ardcoat: #E2DEDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DEDF?

#E2DEDF is Ardcoat, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E2DEDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ardcoat?

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

What colors pair well with Ardcoat?

Ardcoat 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 Ardcoat?

You can download Ardcoat 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 Ardcoat?

The hex code is #E2DEDF. In RGB it's 226, 222, 223, and in HSL it's 345°, 6%, 88%.

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