NEUTRALS

Alaska

#E5E5DF

RGB 229, 229, 223 · HSL 60°, 10%, 89% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 10

Alaska is #E5E5DF in HEX — rgb(229, 229, 223), hsl(60°, 10%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 10%).

Alaska pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 10%, 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#E5E5DF

RGB229, 229, 223

HSL60°, 10%, 89%

HSV60°, 3%, 90%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 10

Decimal15066591

CSS RGBrgb(229, 229, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 10%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Alaska RJ120

Exact match

PPG

Willow Springs 1007-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E7E6E0

Dulux

Whitsunday Island SW1G4

ΔE 0.6 · #E7E6E0

Valspar

Mineral Ash 7006-19

ΔE 0.6 · #E6E5DE

Sherwin-Williams

Spare White SW6203

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E4DD

Behr

Spun Wool N220-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E7E6DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Felicity 523

ΔE 0.7 · #E5E4DF

Benjamin Moore

Calm 2111-70

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E5E0

Vista Paint

Felicity C-522

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E5DE

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E6DF

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.6 · #E4E7E3

Dunn-Edwards

Chalky DEC793

ΔE 1.7 · #E9E9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.8 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.8 · #EAE9E1

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 2.3 · #E5E0DB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.7 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5E5DF

#E0E0E6

Analogous

#E6E3E0

#E5E5DF

#E3E6E0

Triadic

#E5E5DF

#E0E6E6

#E6E0E6

Split-Complementary

#E5E5DF

#E0E3E6

#E3E0E6

Tetradic

#E5E5DF

#E0E6E3

#E0E0E6

#E6E0E3

Monochromatic

#A1A18C

#C3C3B6

#E5E5DF

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#E5E5DF

#E0E6E0

#E0E0E6

#E6E0E6

Compound

#E5E5DF

#E3E6E0

#E0E0E6

#E3E0E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBEBE6

#F0F0ED

#F6F6F4

Darker

#BDBDAE

#8B8B6F

#515140

Saturation

#E4E4E2

#E6E6E0

#F2F2D4

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E5DF

#E6E4E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E5DF

#E5E5E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E5DF

#E5E4E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Alaska 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

#EBD8C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E5DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DDE7

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.

#AFAFCF

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: #E5E5DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E5DF;

CSS Variable

--color-alaska: #E5E5DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alaska': '#E5E5DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E5DF] text-[#E5E5DF]

SCSS

$alaska: #E5E5DF;

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#E8E6DE · ΔE 1.3

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#E0E2DC · ΔE 1.4

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#E3E2DA · ΔE 1.5

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#E9E8E0 · ΔE 1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E5DF?

#E5E5DF is Alaska, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E5E5DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alaska?

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

What colors pair well with Alaska?

Alaska 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 Alaska?

You can download Alaska 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 Alaska?

The hex code is #E5E5DF. In RGB it's 229, 229, 223, and in HSL it's 60°, 10%, 89%.

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