NEUTRALS

American

#E5E4E1

RGB 229, 228, 225 · HSL 45°, 7%, 89% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 10

American is #E5E4E1 in HEX — rgb(229, 228, 225), hsl(45°, 7%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 10%).

American pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 7%, 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#E5E4E1

RGB229, 228, 225

HSL45°, 7%, 89%

HSV45°, 2%, 90%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 10

Decimal15066337

CSS RGBrgb(229, 228, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 7%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

American 2112-70

Exact match

Dulux

Blissful White SW1H1

ΔE 0.6 · #E7E5E2

Valspar

Cinema Screen 7001-17

ΔE 0.7 · #E5E3E1

Sherwin-Williams

Ice Cube SW6252

ΔE 0.7 · #E3E4E1

PPG

Aria 1001-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E3E4E2

Vista Paint

Beryl Pearl C-508

ΔE 1 · #E2E2DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Beryl Pearl 509

ΔE 1 · #E2E3DF

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Morning DE6365

ΔE 1.1 · #E6E5E4

Behr

Poetic Light BWC-21

ΔE 1.2 · #E6E7E3

Kilz

Lambs Ear RJ170

ΔE 1.4 · #E1E0DD

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.7 · #E4E7E3

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.7 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 2.1 · #E5E0DB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.5 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 3 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.9 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5E4E1

#E1E2E5

Analogous

#E5E2E1

#E5E4E1

#E4E5E1

Triadic

#E5E4E1

#E1E5E4

#E4E1E5

Split-Complementary

#E5E4E1

#E1E4E5

#E2E1E5

Tetradic

#E5E4E1

#E1E5E2

#E1E2E5

#E5E1E4

Monochromatic

#9E9A8F

#C1BFB8

#E5E4E1

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#E5E4E1

#E2E5E1

#E1E2E5

#E4E1E5

Compound

#E5E4E1

#E4E5E1

#E1E2E5

#E2E1E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE9E7

#EFEFED

#F6F5F5

Darker

#BBB8B0

#868273

#4E4C43

Saturation

#E4E3E2

#E5E4E1

#F2EAD4

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

16.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E4E1

#E5E4E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E4E1

#E4E4E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E4E1

#E5E4E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

American 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

#EBD8C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E4E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DDE8

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.

#AFB7CF

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: #E5E4E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E4E1;

CSS Variable

--color-american: #E5E4E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'american': '#E5E4E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E4E1] text-[#E5E4E1]

SCSS

$american: #E5E4E1;

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#E4E3E0 · ΔE 0.4

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#E6E4DF · ΔE 1.1

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#E6E2DE · ΔE 1.3

Pure White

#E5E7E4 · ΔE 1.4

Tundra

#E2E4E3 · ΔE 1.5

Lacey Pearl

#E8E5DF · ΔE 1.8

Genesis White

#E1E4E3 · ΔE 1.8

Hampshire Rocks

#E5E0DD · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E4E1?

#E5E4E1 is American, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E5E4E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with American?

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

What colors pair well with American?

American 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 American?

You can download American 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 American?

The hex code is #E5E4E1. In RGB it's 229, 228, 225, and in HSL it's 45°, 7%, 89%.

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