NEUTRALS

Genesis

#E2E5E4

RGB 226, 229, 228 · HSL 160°, 5%, 89% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 10

Genesis is #E2E5E4 in HEX — rgb(226, 229, 228), hsl(160°, 5%, 89%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 10%).

Genesis pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 5%, 89%. 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#E2E5E4

RGB226, 229, 228

HSL160°, 5%, 89%

HSV160°, 1%, 90%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 10

Decimal14869988

CSS RGBrgb(226, 229, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 5%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Genesis 2134-70

Exact match

Vista Paint

Heirloom Silver K-790

ΔE 0.4 · #E3E5E4

Kilz

Regency White RJ130

ΔE 0.7 · #E0E3E2

PPG

Gray Glimpse 1036-1

ΔE 0.8 · #E0E4E2

Valspar

Halcyon Blue 5001-3A

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E5E3

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E6E6

Dunn-Edwards

White Lake DE6323

ΔE 1 · #E2E7E7

Behr

Ancient Stone 790A-2

ΔE 1 · #E0E2E1

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.4 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.6 · #E1E4E6

Dulux

Snow Season Quarter SN4E1

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E4E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Beryl Pearl 509

ΔE 1.8 · #E2E3DF

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.2 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.3 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 3.4 · #E8EEEA

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.9 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2E5E4

#E4E2E2

Analogous

#E2E4E2

#E2E5E4

#E2E4E4

Triadic

#E2E5E4

#E3E2E4

#E4E3E2

Split-Complementary

#E2E5E4

#E4E2E4

#E4E2E2

Tetradic

#E2E5E4

#E2E2E4

#E4E2E2

#E4E4E2

Monochromatic

#919C98

#B9C0BE

#E2E5E4

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#E2E5E4

#E2E2E4

#E4E2E2

#E4E3E2

Compound

#E2E5E4

#E2E4E4

#E4E2E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7EAE9

#EDEFEE

#F5F6F5

Darker

#B2B9B7

#76847F

#444D4A

Saturation

#E3E3E3

#E2E4E3

#D4F2E8

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

16.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E5E4

#E4E4E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E5E4

#E4E4E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E5E4

#E2E5E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Genesis 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

#E9D8C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E5E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DDEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#CFAFBA

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: #E2E5E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E5E4;

CSS Variable

--color-genesis: #E2E5E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'genesis': '#E2E5E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E5E4] text-[#E2E5E4]

SCSS

$genesis: #E2E5E4;

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#E1E6E5 · ΔE 0.7

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#E0E4E4 · ΔE 0.7

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#DFE3E3 · ΔE 1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E5E4?

#E2E5E4 is Genesis, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E2E5E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Genesis?

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

What colors pair well with Genesis?

Genesis 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 Genesis?

You can download Genesis 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 Genesis?

The hex code is #E2E5E4. In RGB it's 226, 229, 228, and in HSL it's 160°, 5%, 89%.

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