BLUES

Enigma

#E4E5EF

RGB 228, 229, 239 · HSL 235°, 26%, 92% · CMYK 5, 4, 0, 6

Enigma is #E4E5EF in HEX — rgb(228, 229, 239), hsl(235°, 26%, 92%), cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 6%).

Enigma pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 235°, 26%, 92%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#E4E5EF

RGB228, 229, 239

HSL235°, 26%, 92%

HSV235°, 5%, 94%

CMYK5, 4, 0, 6

Decimal15001071

CSS RGBrgb(228, 229, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(235, 26%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Enigma N100-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Natural Beauty K-71

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E5EE

Dulux

Soft Ribbon Quarter S43H1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #E3E3EE

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper Blue DE5910

ΔE 1.1 · #E5E8F2

Benjamin Moore

Whisper 2070-70

ΔE 1.2 · #E6E6EE

Hallman-Lindsay

Penelope 1266

ΔE 1.3 · #E3E3EB

PPG

Water Iris 1170-1

ΔE 1.3 · #E2E3EB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.7 · #E7E3E9

Valspar

Star Light 4001-7A

ΔE 2.7 · #E7E6EB

Kilz

White Majestic RC220-01

ΔE 2.9 · #DFE7EE

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 3.3 · #DFDCE5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 5.3 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5.5 · #D7E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 6.7 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 7.2 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E4E5EF

#F0EFE5

Analogous

#E5EBF0

#E4E5EF

#EAE5F0

Triadic

#E4E5EF

#F0E5E6

#E6F0E5

Split-Complementary

#E4E5EF

#F0EAE5

#EBF0E5

Tetradic

#E4E5EF

#F0E5EB

#F0EFE5

#E5F0EA

Monochromatic

#8589B7

#B5B8D4

#E4E5EF

#EFEFF6

Rectangle

#E4E5EF

#EFE5F0

#F0EFE5

#E6F0E5

Compound

#E4E5EF

#EAE5F0

#F0EFE5

#EBF0E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAEBF3

#F0F1F5

#F7F7F9

Darker

#A9ACCE

#5D63A5

#353862

Saturation

#E9E9EC

#E5E6F0

#DEE0F7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E5EF

#E3E6F0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E5EF

#E5E5EE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E5EF

#E3E7E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Enigma lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#EAD8CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E5EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DDF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CFCDAF

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: #E4E5EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E5EF;

CSS Variable

--color-enigma: #E4E5EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'enigma': '#E4E5EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E5EF] text-[#E4E5EF]

SCSS

$enigma: #E4E5EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E5EF?

#E4E5EF is Enigma, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #E4E5EF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Enigma?

Enigma works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Enigma?

Enigma pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Enigma?

You can download Enigma 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 Enigma?

The hex code is #E4E5EF. In RGB it's 228, 229, 239, and in HSL it's 235°, 26%, 92%.

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