NEUTRALS

Raindrops

#E5DEDF

RGB 229, 222, 223 · HSL 351°, 12%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 3, 10

Raindrops is #E5DEDF in HEX — rgb(229, 222, 223), hsl(351°, 12%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 10%).

Raindrops pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 351°, 12%, 88%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#E5DEDF

RGB229, 222, 223

HSL351°, 12%, 88%

HSV351°, 3%, 90%

CMYK0, 3, 3, 10

Decimal15064799

CSS RGBrgb(229, 222, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 12%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Raindrops 1443

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lavender Pizzazz C-1285

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E0E2

Dunn-Edwards

Mountain Air DE6393

ΔE 0.9 · #E6E0E0

PPG

Misty Morn 1179-1

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E1E3

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 1.5 · #E9E2E2

Dulux

Aroma Quarter S02D1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #E6DBDD

Behr

Feather Gray 750A-2

ΔE 1.7 · #DFDBDC

Valspar

Fainting Violet 1001-8C

ΔE 1.8 · #E8E3E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 1.8 · #E9E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 2.2 · #E7DEDB

Sherwin-Williams

Original White SW7077

ΔE 2.4 · #E2DEDB

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 2.5 · #E8DDE2

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.7 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 6 · #EAE9E1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5DEDF

#DDE4E3

Analogous

#E4DDE2

#E5DEDF

#E4DFDD

Triadic

#E5DEDF

#DEE4DD

#DDDEE4

Split-Complementary

#E5DEDF

#DDE4DF

#DDE2E4

Tetradic

#E5DEDF

#E2E4DD

#DDE4E3

#DFDDE4

Monochromatic

#A1878B

#C2B2B4

#E5DEDF

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#E5DEDF

#E4E3DD

#DDE4E3

#DDDEE4

Compound

#E5DEDF

#E4DFDD

#DDE4E3

#DDE2E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E4E4

#EFEBEB

#F5F3F4

Darker

#BDAAAD

#8C6B70

#523E41

Saturation

#E2DFE0

#E4DDDE

#F2CFD4

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5DEDF

#E1E1E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5DEDF

#DFDFDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5DEDF

#E5DEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Raindrops 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

#EBD3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5DEDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D8E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#AFCFCA

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: #E5DEDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5DEDF;

CSS Variable

--color-raindrops: #E5DEDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raindrops': '#E5DEDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5DEDF] text-[#E5DEDF]

SCSS

$raindrops: #E5DEDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5DEDF?

#E5DEDF is Raindrops, a light neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #E5DEDF warm or cool?

Raindrops reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Raindrops?

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

What colors pair well with Raindrops?

Raindrops 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 Raindrops?

You can download Raindrops 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 Raindrops?

The hex code is #E5DEDF. In RGB it's 229, 222, 223, and in HSL it's 351°, 12%, 88%.

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