NEUTRALS

Wallflower White

#E4E3E6

RGB 228, 227, 230 · HSL 260°, 6%, 90% · CMYK 1, 1, 0, 10

Wallflower White is #E4E3E6 in HEX — rgb(228, 227, 230), hsl(260°, 6%, 90%), cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 10%).

Wallflower White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 260°, 6%, 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#E4E3E6

RGB228, 227, 230

HSL260°, 6%, 90%

HSV260°, 1%, 90%

CMYK1, 1, 0, 10

Decimal15000550

CSS RGBrgb(228, 227, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 6%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Heaven 2118-70

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E3E6

Valspar

Soft Silk 7004-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E2E1E5

PPG

Orchid Blossom 1174-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E1E4

Behr

Lilac Mist PPU16-6

ΔE 1 · #E4E3E8

Dulux

Summer Cloud SP2B5

ΔE 1.1 · #E5E4E5

Dunn-Edwards

Silver City DE6337

ΔE 1.2 · #E3E5E8

Vista Paint

Flower Girl K-95

ΔE 1.3 · #E4E6E9

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.5 · #E1E4E6

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.5 · #DFE0E2

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.7 · #E2E2E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E2E5

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 2.7 · #E1E6E6

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3.7 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4.4 · #D7E2E5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.1 · #EAEAE4

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E4E3E6

#E6E7E4

Analogous

#E4E4E7

#E4E3E6

#E7E4E7

Triadic

#E4E3E6

#E7E5E4

#E4E7E5

Split-Complementary

#E4E3E6

#E7E7E4

#E4E7E4

Tetradic

#E4E3E6

#E7E4E4

#E6E7E4

#E4E7E7

Monochromatic

#97939F

#BEBBC3

#E4E3E6

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#E4E3E6

#E7E4E6

#E6E7E4

#E4E7E5

Compound

#E4E3E6

#E7E4E7

#E6E7E4

#E4E7E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAE9EC

#EFEFF0

#F6F6F6

Darker

#B6B3BC

#7B7687

#48444F

Saturation

#E5E5E6

#E5E4E7

#E1D8F3

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

16.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E3E6

#E3E4E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E3E6

#E3E3E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E3E6

#E4E4E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wallflower White 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

#EAD7C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E3E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DCEC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#C5CFAF

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: #E4E3E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E3E6;

CSS Variable

--color-wallflower-white: #E4E3E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wallflower-white': '#E4E3E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E3E6] text-[#E4E3E6]

SCSS

$wallflower-white: #E4E3E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E3E6?

#E4E3E6 is Wallflower White, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E4E3E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wallflower White?

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

What colors pair well with Wallflower White?

Wallflower White 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 Wallflower White?

You can download Wallflower White 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 Wallflower White?

The hex code is #E4E3E6. In RGB it's 228, 227, 230, and in HSL it's 260°, 6%, 90%.

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