NEUTRALS

Barely White

#E2E3DC

RGB 226, 227, 220 · HSL 69°, 11%, 88% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 11

Barely White is #E2E3DC in HEX — rgb(226, 227, 220), hsl(69°, 11%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 11%).

Barely White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 69°, 11%, 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#E2E3DC

RGB226, 227, 220

HSL69°, 11%, 88%

HSV69°, 3%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 11

Decimal14869468

CSS RGBrgb(226, 227, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 11%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Barely White C-20

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Paper 1590

ΔE 0.6 · #E1E3DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Barely White 21

ΔE 0.6 · #E1E3DD

Sherwin-Williams

Spare White SW6203

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E4DD

PPG

Tundra Frost 1009-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E1DB

Dulux

Aoraki NZ9H5

ΔE 1 · #E4E6DF

Kilz

Alaska RJ120

ΔE 1 · #E5E5DF

Valspar

Mineral Ash 7006-19

ΔE 1.1 · #E6E5DE

Behr

Glacier Valley HDC-NT-24

ΔE 1.1 · #E3E3DA

Dunn-Edwards

Pearly Star DE6268

ΔE 1.6 · #E4E4DA

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2 · #E9E6DF

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.2 · #E4E7E3

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.4 · #E5E7DC

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.4 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.4 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2E3DC

#DEDDE4

Analogous

#E4E1DD

#E2E3DC

#DFE4DD

Triadic

#E2E3DC

#DDE3E4

#E4DDE3

Split-Complementary

#E2E3DC

#DDDFE4

#E1DDE4

Tetradic

#E2E3DC

#DDE4E1

#DEDDE4

#E4DDDF

Monochromatic

#9CA088

#BFC2B3

#E2E3DC

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#E2E3DC

#DDE4DE

#DEDDE4

#E4DDE3

Compound

#E2E3DC

#DFE4DD

#DEDDE4

#E1DDE4

Variations

Lighter

#E8E9E4

#EEEEEB

#F5F5F3

Darker

#BABCAB

#868A6C

#4E513F

Saturation

#E1E1DF

#E3E4DD

#ECF1CF

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

16.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E3DC

#E4E2DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E3DC

#E3E3DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E3DC

#E3E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Barely 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

#E9D7C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E3DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DCE4

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.

#B3AFCF

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: #E2E3DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E3DC;

CSS Variable

--color-barely-white: #E2E3DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barely-white': '#E2E3DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E3DC] text-[#E2E3DC]

SCSS

$barely-white: #E2E3DC;

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#E0DFD7 · ΔE 1.6

Calm

#E6E4DF · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E3DC?

#E2E3DC is Barely White, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E2E3DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barely White?

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

What colors pair well with Barely White?

Barely 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 Barely White?

You can download Barely 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 Barely White?

The hex code is #E2E3DC. In RGB it's 226, 227, 220, and in HSL it's 69°, 11%, 88%.

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