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Dusky Dawn

#E5E1DE

RGB 229, 225, 222 · HSL 26°, 12%, 88% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 10

Dusky Dawn is #E5E1DE in HEX — rgb(229, 225, 222), hsl(26°, 12%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 10%).

Dusky Dawn pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 26°, 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#E5E1DE

RGB229, 225, 222

HSL26°, 12%, 88%

HSV26°, 3%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 3, 10

Decimal15065566

CSS RGBrgb(229, 225, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 12%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dusky Dawn 1005-1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Hampshire 1450

ΔE 0.4 · #E6E1DE

Dulux

Slight Mushroom Quarter S09A1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #E4E0DD

Behr

White Opal UL250-13

ΔE 0.6 · #E6E2DE

Valspar

Heirloom Pink 7001-18

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E2DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Clytemnestra 1307

ΔE 1 · #E8E2E0

Sherwin-Williams

Original White SW7077

ΔE 1.1 · #E2DEDB

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 1.1 · #E5E0DB

Vista Paint

Clytemnestra C-1306

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E0DC

Kilz

Lambs Ear RJ170

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E0DD

Dunn-Edwards

Mountain Air DE6393

ΔE 1.7 · #E6E0E0

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.1 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 3 · #E4E7E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.5 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 3.7 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.3 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5E1DE

#DDE1E4

Analogous

#E4DDDD

#E5E1DE

#E4E4DD

Triadic

#E5E1DE

#DDE4E0

#E0DDE4

Split-Complementary

#E5E1DE

#DDE4E4

#DDDDE4

Tetradic

#E5E1DE

#DDE4DD

#DDE1E4

#E4DDE4

Monochromatic

#A19287

#C2B9B2

#E5E1DE

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#E5E1DE

#E1E4DD

#DDE1E4

#E0DDE4

Compound

#E5E1DE

#E4E4DD

#DDE1E4

#DDDDE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E6E4

#EFECEB

#F5F4F3

Darker

#BDB2AA

#8C796B

#52463E

Saturation

#E2E0DF

#E4E0DD

#F2DECF

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E1DE

#E3E2DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E1DE

#E2E2DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E1DE

#E5E1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dusky Dawn 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

#EBD5C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E1DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DAE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#AFC1CF

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: #E5E1DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E1DE;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-dawn: #E5E1DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-dawn': '#E5E1DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E1DE] text-[#E5E1DE]

SCSS

$dusky-dawn: #E5E1DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E1DE?

#E5E1DE is Dusky Dawn, a light neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #E5E1DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Dusky Dawn?

Dusky Dawn 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 Dusky Dawn?

You can download Dusky Dawn 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 Dusky Dawn?

The hex code is #E5E1DE. In RGB it's 229, 225, 222, and in HSL it's 26°, 12%, 88%.

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