NEUTRALS

Chinese White

#E2E5DE

RGB 226, 229, 222 · HSL 86°, 12%, 88% · CMYK 1, 0, 3, 10

Chinese White is #E2E5DE in HEX — rgb(226, 229, 222), hsl(86°, 12%, 88%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 10%).

Chinese White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 86°, 12%, 88%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#E2E5DE

RGB226, 229, 222

HSL86°, 12%, 88%

HSV86°, 3%, 90%

CMYK1, 0, 3, 10

Decimal14869982

CSS RGBrgb(226, 229, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 12%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aoraki NZ9H5

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E6DF

Valspar

Angel Touch 7004-24

ΔE 0.6 · #E3E6E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Numero Uno 439

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E6DE

Benjamin Moore

Paper 1590

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E3DD

Vista Paint

Barely White C-20

ΔE 0.9 · #E2E3DC

PPG

Poetic License 1135-1

ΔE 1 · #E4E8E1

Sherwin-Williams

Spare White SW6203

ΔE 1.1 · #E4E4DD

Kilz

Alaska RJ120

ΔE 1.2 · #E5E5DF

Behr

Spun Wool N220-1

ΔE 1.6 · #E7E6DF

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.7 · #E4E7E3

Dunn-Edwards

Distant Haze DE6282

ΔE 1.8 · #DFE4DA

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.2 · #E5E7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.3 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.3 · #E9E6DF

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.3 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.5 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2E5DE

#E0DDE4

Analogous

#E4E4DD

#E2E5DE

#DDE4DD

Triadic

#E2E5DE

#DDE1E4

#E4DDE1

Split-Complementary

#E2E5DE

#DDDDE4

#E4DDE4

Tetradic

#E2E5DE

#DDE4E4

#E0DDE4

#E4DDDD

Monochromatic

#96A187

#BBC2B2

#E2E5DE

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#E2E5DE

#DDE4E0

#E0DDE4

#E4DDE1

Compound

#E2E5DE

#DDE4DD

#E0DDE4

#E4DDE4

Variations

Lighter

#E7E9E4

#EDEFEB

#F4F5F3

Darker

#B5BDAA

#7E8C6B

#49523E

Saturation

#E1E2DF

#E1E4DD

#E3F2CF

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E5DE

#E5E3DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E5DE

#E4E4DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E5DE

#E3E4E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chinese 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

#E9D8C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E5DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DDE6

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.

#BDAFCF

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: #E2E5DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E5DE;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-white: #E2E5DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-white': '#E2E5DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E5DE] text-[#E2E5DE]

SCSS

$chinese-white: #E2E5DE;

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#DFE1DB · ΔE 1.5

Winter White

#E7E9E2 · ΔE 1.5

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#E3E2DA · ΔE 1.7

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#E8E9E1 · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E5DE?

#E2E5DE is Chinese White, a light neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #E2E5DE warm or cool?

Chinese White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chinese White?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese White?

Chinese 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 Chinese White?

You can download Chinese 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 Chinese White?

The hex code is #E2E5DE. In RGB it's 226, 229, 222, and in HSL it's 86°, 12%, 88%.

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