NEUTRALS

Tundra

#E3E5E4

RGB 227, 229, 228 · HSL 150°, 4%, 89% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 10

Tundra is #E3E5E4 in HEX — rgb(227, 229, 228), hsl(150°, 4%, 89%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 10%).

Tundra pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 150°, 4%, 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#E3E5E4
RGB227, 229, 228
HSL150°, 4%, 89%
HSV150°, 1%, 90%
CMYK1, 0, 0, 10
Decimal14935524
CSS RGBrgb(227, 229, 228)
CSS HSLhsl(150, 4%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tundra 2133-70

Exact match

Vista Paint

Heirloom Silver K-790

Exact match

PPG

Aria 1001-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E3E4E2

Valspar

Silver Dust 7004-19

ΔE 0.9 · #E2E3E1

Kilz

Regency White RJ130

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E3E2

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Morning DE6365

ΔE 1.1 · #E6E5E4

Sherwin-Williams

Ice Cube SW6252

ΔE 1.1 · #E3E4E1

Behr

Ancient Stone 790A-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E0E2E1

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.3 · #E2E2E2

Dulux

Summer Cloud SP2B5

ΔE 1.5 · #E5E4E5

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.6 · #E1E4E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Kiss 1272

ΔE 1.7 · #E8E8E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.2 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3.2 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.4 · #DAE2DD

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

#E3E5E4
#E4E2E3

Analogous

#E2E4E2
#E3E5E4
#E2E4E4

Triadic

#E3E5E4
#E3E2E4
#E4E3E2

Split-Complementary

#E3E5E4
#E4E2E4
#E4E2E2

Tetradic

#E3E5E4
#E2E2E4
#E4E2E3
#E4E4E2

Monochromatic

#929B96
#BABFBD
#E3E5E4
#F2F3F2
#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#E3E5E4
#E2E3E4
#E4E2E3
#E4E3E2

Compound

#E3E5E4
#E2E4E4
#E4E2E3
#E4E2E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E9E9
#EEEFEE
#F5F5F5

Darker

#B2B9B6
#77827D
#454C49

Saturation

#E3E3E3
#E2E4E3
#D4F2E3

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)

Aa

vs White

1.27:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

16.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3E5E4
#E4E4E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3E5E4
#E5E5E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3E5E4
#E3E5E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tundra 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

#EAD8C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3E5E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7DDEA

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.

#CFAFBF

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

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: #E3E5E4;
CSS — background 
background-color: #E3E5E4;
CSS Variable 
--color-tundra: #E3E5E4;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'tundra': '#E3E5E4' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#E3E5E4] text-[#E3E5E4]
SCSS 
$tundra: #E3E5E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3E5E4?

#E3E5E4 is Tundra, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E3E5E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tundra?

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

What colors pair well with Tundra?

Tundra 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 Tundra?

You can download Tundra 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 Tundra?

The hex code is #E3E5E4. In RGB it's 227, 229, 228, and in HSL it's 150°, 4%, 89%.

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