NEUTRALS

Possibility

#E5E7E2

RGB 229, 231, 226 · HSL 84°, 9%, 90% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 9

Possibility is #E5E7E2 in HEX — rgb(229, 231, 226), hsl(84°, 9%, 90%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 9%).

Possibility pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 84°, 9%, 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#E5E7E2

RGB229, 231, 226

HSL84°, 9%, 90%

HSV84°, 2%, 91%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 9

Decimal15067106

CSS RGBrgb(229, 231, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 9%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Possibility 5007-1A

Exact match

Behr

Poetic Light BWC-21

ΔE 0.6 · #E6E7E3

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E7E3

PPG

Pegasus 1010-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E9E4

Vista Paint

Quick Silver K-815

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E7E3

Dulux

Mt Aspiring NZ9H4 · SW1E4

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E7E1

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2138-70

ΔE 1 · #E5E9E3

Kilz

Alaska RJ120

ΔE 1.1 · #E5E5DF

Sherwin-Williams

Ice Cube SW6252

ΔE 1.4 · #E3E4E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Felicity 523

ΔE 1.4 · #E5E4DF

Dunn-Edwards

Distant Cloud DEW370

ΔE 1.5 · #E5EAE6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.5 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E6DF

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.1 · #EAE9E1

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 2.7 · #E8EEEA

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.5 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5E7E2

#E5E3E8

Analogous

#E8E7E3

#E5E7E2

#E4E8E3

Triadic

#E5E7E2

#E3E6E8

#E8E3E6

Split-Complementary

#E5E7E2

#E3E4E8

#E7E3E8

Tetradic

#E5E7E2

#E3E8E7

#E5E3E8

#E8E3E4

Monochromatic

#9BA290

#C0C5BA

#E5E7E2

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#E5E7E2

#E3E8E5

#E5E3E8

#E8E3E6

Compound

#E5E7E2

#E4E8E3

#E5E3E8

#E7E3E8

Variations

Lighter

#EBECE9

#F0F1EF

#F6F7F6

Darker

#B9BEB1

#818B72

#4B5142

Saturation

#E6E6E5

#E6E8E3

#E8F3D8

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E7E2

#E7E6E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E7E2

#E7E7E3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E7E2

#E5E6E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Possibility 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

#EBDAC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E7E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DFE9

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.

#BCAFCF

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: #E5E7E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E7E2;

CSS Variable

--color-possibility: #E5E7E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'possibility': '#E5E7E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E7E2] text-[#E5E7E2]

SCSS

$possibility: #E5E7E2;

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#E7E9E2 · ΔE 1.2

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#E9EBE6 · ΔE 1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E7E2?

#E5E7E2 is Possibility, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E5E7E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Possibility?

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

What colors pair well with Possibility?

Possibility 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 Possibility?

You can download Possibility 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 Possibility?

The hex code is #E5E7E2. In RGB it's 229, 231, 226, and in HSL it's 84°, 9%, 90%.

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