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Classic Gray

#E3E0D7

RGB 227, 224, 215 · HSL 45°, 18%, 87% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 11

Classic Gray is #E3E0D7 in HEX — rgb(227, 224, 215), hsl(45°, 18%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 11%).

Classic Gray pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 18%, 87%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E3E0D7

RGB227, 224, 215

HSL45°, 18%, 87%

HSV45°, 5%, 89%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 11

Decimal14934231

CSS RGBrgb(227, 224, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 18%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Classic1548

ΔE 0.4 · #E4E1D8

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Sherwin-Williams

Moderne WhiteSW6168

ΔE 0.4 · #E2E0D7

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Dulux

Haast HalfNZ9G3

ΔE 0.5 · #E3E1D8

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Valspar

Gilded Linen6002-1A

ΔE 0.5 · #E3E1D8

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PPG

Paraffin14-31

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E1D8

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Vista Paint

Dove WhiteC-17

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E1D7

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Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White28

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E0D6

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Kilz

French CanvasLJ230

ΔE 0.9 · #E6E1D8

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Behr

GuesthouseUL190-11

ΔE 1.2 · #E3DFD4

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IKEA

IKEA02828

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E1D8

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Dunn-Edwards

Foggy DayDE6226

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E3DB

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Dutch Boy

Lady NicoleDCP-0030

ΔE 1.7 · #DDDDD5

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Farrow & Ball

Strong White2001

ΔE 2.2 · #E5E0DB

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Colorhouse

Bisque .03Bisque-03

ΔE 3.2 · #E4E2D3

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

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RAL

Grey White9002

ΔE 5.8 · #E7EBDA

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E3E0D7

#D8DBE4

Analogous

#E4DBD8

#E3E0D7

#E1E4D8

Triadic

#E3E0D7

#D8E4E1

#E1D8E4

Split-Complementary

#E3E0D7

#D8E1E4

#DBD8E4

Tetradic

#E3E0D7

#D8E4DB

#D8DBE4

#E4D8E1

Monochromatic

#A59B7E

#C4BEAB

#E3E0D7

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#E3E0D7

#DBE4D8

#D8DBE4

#E1D8E4

Compound

#E3E0D7

#E1E4D8

#D8DBE4

#DBD8E4

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Classic Gray run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F1ED

Tint #EFEDE8

Tint #EBE9E2

Tint #E7E5DD

Base #E3E0D7

Shade #BDB59F

Shade #958A68

Shade #5D5540

Shade #242119

Variations

Lighter

#E9E7E0

#EEEDE8

#F5F4F2

Darker

#C0B9A3

#928662

#564E38

Saturation

#E0DFDC

#E4E1D8

#F1E8CA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3E0D7

#E3E0D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3E0D7

#E1E1D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3E0D7

#E4DFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Classic Gray brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#EAD5BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3E0D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7DAE1

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.

#ACB4CD

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: #E3E0D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3E0D7;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-gray: #E3E0D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-gray': '#E3E0D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3E0D7] text-[#E3E0D7]

SCSS

$classic-gray: #E3E0D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3E0D7?

#E3E0D7 is Classic Gray, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3E0D7 warm or cool?

Classic Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Classic Gray?

Classic Gray works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Classic Gray?

Classic Gray pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Classic Gray?

You can download Classic Gray 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 Classic Gray?

The hex code is #E3E0D7. In RGB it's 227, 224, 215, and in HSL it's 45°, 18%, 87%.

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