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Budapest Pastel

#E5E1E6

RGB 229, 225, 230 · HSL 288°, 9%, 89% · CMYK 0, 2, 0, 10

Budapest Pastel is #E5E1E6 in HEX — rgb(229, 225, 230), hsl(288°, 9%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 10%).

Budapest Pastel pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 288°, 9%, 89%. 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#E5E1E6

RGB229, 225, 230

HSL288°, 9%, 89%

HSV288°, 2%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 0, 10

Decimal15065574

CSS RGBrgb(229, 225, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 9%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Violet Hush 1175-1

ΔE 0.5 · #E5E2E7

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E3E9

Behr

Dutch White MQ3-31

ΔE 1.1 · #E3E2E7

Vista Paint

Penelope C-1265

ΔE 1.2 · #E2E1E7

Valspar

Cool Violet 1001-6C

ΔE 1.2 · #E6DFE4

Benjamin Moore

Dreamy 2117-70

ΔE 1.3 · #E6E4E8

Dulux

Aldine SP2C5

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E1E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 1.6 · #E9E2E5

Dunn-Edwards

Cool Frost DE5931

ΔE 2.2 · #E7E6ED

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 2.4 · #E0DADF

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 2.5 · #DFE0E2

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 4.5 · #DDDBD9

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5.5 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #EAEAE4

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

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

#E5E1E6

#E1E5E0

Analogous

#E2E0E5

#E5E1E6

#E5E0E4

Triadic

#E5E1E6

#E5E4E0

#E0E5E4

Split-Complementary

#E5E1E6

#E4E5E0

#E0E5E2

Tetradic

#E5E1E6

#E5E2E0

#E1E5E0

#E0E4E5

Monochromatic

#9C8DA0

#C0B7C3

#E5E1E6

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#E5E1E6

#E5E0E1

#E1E5E0

#E0E5E4

Compound

#E5E1E6

#E5E0E4

#E1E5E0

#E0E5E2

Variations

Lighter

#EAE7EB

#EFEDEF

#F6F5F6

Darker

#BAAFBD

#847089

#4D4150

Saturation

#E3E2E4

#E4E0E5

#ECD4F2

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E1E6

#E2E3E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E1E6

#E2E2E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E1E6

#E4E2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Budapest Pastel 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

#EBD5C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E1E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DAEC

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.

#B6CFAF

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: #E5E1E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E1E6;

CSS Variable

--color-budapest-pastel: #E5E1E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'budapest-pastel': '#E5E1E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E1E6] text-[#E5E1E6]

SCSS

$budapest-pastel: #E5E1E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E1E6?

#E5E1E6 is Budapest Pastel, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E5E1E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Budapest Pastel?

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

What colors pair well with Budapest Pastel?

Budapest Pastel 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 Budapest Pastel?

You can download Budapest Pastel 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 Budapest Pastel?

The hex code is #E5E1E6. In RGB it's 229, 225, 230, and in HSL it's 288°, 9%, 89%.

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