NEUTRALS

Neutral

#E3E3E3

RGB 227, 227, 227 · HSL 0°, 0%, 89% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 11

Neutral is #E3E3E3 in HEX — rgb(227, 227, 227), hsl(0°, 0%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 11%).

Neutral pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 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#E3E3E3

RGB227, 227, 227

HSL0°, 0%, 89%

HSV0°, 0%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 11

Decimal14935011

CSS RGBrgb(227, 227, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 0.4 · #E2E2E2

Valspar

Gray Shimmer 7004-9

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E3E2

PPG

Windswept Beach 1169-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E3E4E5

Dulux

Summer Cloud SP2B5

ΔE 0.8 · #E5E4E5

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E3E4

Benjamin Moore

Tundra 2133-70

ΔE 1 · #E3E5E4

Vista Paint

Heirloom Silver K-790

ΔE 1 · #E3E5E4

Behr

Ancient Stone 790A-2

ΔE 1 · #E0E2E1

Kilz

Regency White RJ130

ΔE 1.2 · #E0E3E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.5 · #E1E4E6

Sherwin-Williams

Ice Cube SW6252

ΔE 1.6 · #E3E4E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Beryl Pearl 509

ΔE 2.1 · #E2E3DF

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 3 · #DDDBD9

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 4 · #DAE2DD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.3 · #D7D7D7

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 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

#E3E3E3

Analogous

#E3E3E3

Triadic

#E3E3E3

Split-Complementary

#E3E3E3

Tetradic

#E3E3E3

Monochromatic

#969696

#BDBDBD

#E3E3E3

#F2F2F2

Rectangle

#E3E3E3

Compound

#E3E3E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9E9E9

#EEEEEE

#F5F5F5

Darker

#B6B6B6

#7D7D7D

#494949

Saturation

#E3E3E3

#F1D5D5

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3E3E3

#E3E3E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3E3E3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3E3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Neutral 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

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How it looks under different light

#EAD7C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3E3E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7DCEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#AFCFCF

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: #E3E3E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3E3E3;

CSS Variable

--color-neutral: #E3E3E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neutral': '#E3E3E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3E3E3] text-[#E3E3E3]

SCSS

$neutral: #E3E3E3;

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#E0E4E4 · ΔE 1.4

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#DFE3E3 · ΔE 1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3E3E3?

#E3E3E3 is Neutral, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E3E3E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neutral?

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

What colors pair well with Neutral?

Neutral 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 Neutral?

You can download Neutral 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 Neutral?

The hex code is #E3E3E3. In RGB it's 227, 227, 227, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 89%.

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