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Snippet of Blue

#E3E8E8

RGB 227, 232, 232 · HSL 180°, 10%, 90% · CMYK 2, 0, 0, 9

Snippet of Blue is #E3E8E8 in HEX — rgb(227, 232, 232), hsl(180°, 10%, 90%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 9%).

Snippet of Blue pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 10%, 90%. 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#E3E8E8

RGB227, 232, 232

HSL180°, 10%, 90%

HSV180°, 2%, 91%

CMYK2, 0, 0, 9

Decimal14936296

CSS RGBrgb(227, 232, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 10%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Snippet of Blue K-807

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

White Lake DE6323

ΔE 0.4 · #E2E7E7

Benjamin Moore

Fanfare 874

ΔE 0.6 · #E2E7E6

Kilz

Alaskan Ice RE180-01

ΔE 0.7 · #E5E8E8

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 0.7 · #E1E6E6

PPG

Evening Mist 1038-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E3E9E8

Dulux

St Clair Half NZ9H8

ΔE 1.1 · #E7EAEA

Behr

Pixel White N530-1

ΔE 1.4 · #DFE8E8

Valspar

Halcyon Blue 5001-3A

ΔE 1.5 · #E0E5E3

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.8 · #E1E4E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquafir 635

ΔE 2.1 · #E2ECED

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.5 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 2.8 · #E8EEEA

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.6 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.9 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E3E8E8

#E8E3E3

Analogous

#E3E8E6

#E3E8E8

#E3E6E8

Triadic

#E3E8E8

#E8E3E8

#E8E8E3

Split-Complementary

#E3E8E8

#E8E3E6

#E8E6E3

Tetradic

#E3E8E8

#E6E3E8

#E8E3E3

#E6E8E3

Monochromatic

#8FA3A3

#B9C6C6

#E3E8E8

#F1F4F4

Rectangle

#E3E8E8

#E3E3E8

#E8E3E3

#E8E8E3

Compound

#E3E8E8

#E3E6E8

#E8E3E3

#E8E6E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9EDED

#EEF1F1

#F5F7F7

Darker

#B0BFBF

#708C8C

#415252

Saturation

#E5E6E6

#E3E8E8

#D7F4F4

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3E8E8

#E6E6E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3E8E8

#E7E7E8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3E8E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Snippet of Blue 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

#EADBC9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3E8E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7E0ED

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.

#CFAFAF

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: #E3E8E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3E8E8;

CSS Variable

--color-snippet-of-blue: #E3E8E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snippet-of-blue': '#E3E8E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3E8E8] text-[#E3E8E8]

SCSS

$snippet-of-blue: #E3E8E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3E8E8?

#E3E8E8 is Snippet of Blue, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E3E8E8 warm or cool?

Snippet of Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Snippet of Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Snippet of Blue?

Snippet of Blue 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 Snippet of Blue?

You can download Snippet of Blue 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 Snippet of Blue?

The hex code is #E3E8E8. In RGB it's 227, 232, 232, and in HSL it's 180°, 10%, 90%.

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