NEUTRALS

Dreamy Cloud

#E5E3E7

RGB 229, 227, 231 · HSL 270°, 8%, 90% · CMYK 1, 2, 0, 9

Dreamy Cloud is #E5E3E7 in HEX — rgb(229, 227, 231), hsl(270°, 8%, 90%), cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 9%).

Dreamy Cloud pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 270°, 8%, 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#E5E3E7

RGB229, 227, 231

HSL270°, 8%, 90%

HSV270°, 2%, 91%

CMYK1, 2, 0, 9

Decimal15066087

CSS RGBrgb(229, 227, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 8%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dreamy2117-70

ΔE 0.4 · #E6E4E8

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Behr

Lilac MistPPU16-6

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E3E8

Where to buy →

PPG

Violet Hush1175-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E5E2E7

Where to buy →

Valspar

Soft Silk7004-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E2E1E5

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IKEA

IKEA06464

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E3E9

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Vista Paint

PenelopeC-1265

ΔE 1.3 · #E2E1E7

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Dunn-Edwards

Silver CityDE6337

ΔE 1.6 · #E3E5E8

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Dulux

Summer CloudSP2B5

ΔE 1.6 · #E5E4E5

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Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz1286

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E2E5

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Kilz

Wind ChimeTB-41

ΔE 2 · #DFE0E2

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Dutch Boy

Tinge GreyVS-9117

ΔE 2.3 · #E2E2E2

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Sherwin-Williams

Lite LavenderSW6554

ΔE 3.2 · #E0DADF

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Farrow & Ball

Wevet273

ΔE 3.9 · #EEE9E7

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Colorhouse

Air .06Air-06

ΔE 4.8 · #D7E2E5

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RAL

Light Grey7035

ΔE 5 · #D7D7D7

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 5.6 · #EAEAE4

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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

#E5E3E7

#E6E8E3

Analogous

#E3E3E8

#E5E3E7

#E8E3E8

Triadic

#E5E3E7

#E8E6E3

#E3E8E6

Split-Complementary

#E5E3E7

#E8E8E3

#E3E8E3

Tetradic

#E5E3E7

#E8E3E3

#E6E8E3

#E3E8E8

Monochromatic

#9991A1

#BFBAC4

#E5E3E7

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#E5E3E7

#E8E3E6

#E6E8E3

#E3E8E6

Compound

#E5E3E7

#E8E3E8

#E6E8E3

#E3E8E3

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Dreamy Cloud run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F0EEF1

Tint #EDECEF

Tint #EBE9EC

Tint #E8E6EA

Base #E5E3E7

Shade #B4AEBA

Shade #82788C

Shade #504A57

Shade #1F1C21

Variations

Lighter

#EBE9EC

#F0EFF1

#F6F6F7

Darker

#B8B2BE

#7E7389

#494350

Saturation

#E6E5E6

#E6E3E8

#E6D8F3

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E3E7

#E3E4E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E3E7

#E3E3E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E3E7

#E5E4E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dreamy Cloud 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

#EBD7C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E3E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DCED

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.

#BFCFAF

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: #E5E3E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E3E7;

CSS Variable

--color-dreamy-cloud: #E5E3E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dreamy-cloud': '#E5E3E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E3E7] text-[#E5E3E7]

SCSS

$dreamy-cloud: #E5E3E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E3E7?

#E5E3E7 is Dreamy Cloud, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E5E3E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dreamy Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Dreamy Cloud?

Dreamy Cloud 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 Dreamy Cloud?

You can download Dreamy Cloud 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 Dreamy Cloud?

The hex code is #E5E3E7. In RGB it's 229, 227, 231, and in HSL it's 270°, 8%, 90%.

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