NEUTRALS

Wisp of Smoke

#E5E7E9

RGB 229, 231, 233 · HSL 210°, 8%, 91% · CMYK 2, 1, 0, 9

Wisp of Smoke is #E5E7E9 in HEX — rgb(229, 231, 233), hsl(210°, 8%, 91%), cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 9%).

Wisp of Smoke pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 8%, 91%. 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#E5E7E9

RGB229, 231, 233

HSL210°, 8%, 91%

HSV210°, 2%, 91%

CMYK2, 1, 0, 9

Decimal15067113

CSS RGBrgb(229, 231, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 8%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Wisp of Smoke DE6344

Exact match

Behr

Fading Fog PR-W7

ΔE 0.4 · #E4E6E8

PPG

Silent Delight 1171-1

ΔE 0.5 · #E5E7E8

Vista Paint

Flower Girl K-95

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E6E9

Kilz

Alaskan Ice RE180-01

ΔE 1.1 · #E5E8E8

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E4E6

Dulux

St Clair Half NZ9H8

ΔE 1.4 · #E7EAEA

Benjamin Moore

Heaven 2118-70

ΔE 1.5 · #E2E3E6

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 1.6 · #E1E6E6

Valspar

Prudence 7004-13

ΔE 1.6 · #E0E3E4

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.1 · #E2E2E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Wind Blown 586

ΔE 2.4 · #DDE3E7

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3.4 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.8 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5E7E9

#EAE8E6

Analogous

#E6EAEA

#E5E7E9

#E6E6EA

Triadic

#E5E7E9

#EAE6E8

#E8EAE6

Split-Complementary

#E5E7E9

#EAE6E6

#EAEAE6

Tetradic

#E5E7E9

#EAE6EA

#EAE8E6

#E6EAE6

Monochromatic

#949CA4

#BDC2C7

#E5E7E9

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#E5E7E9

#E8E6EA

#EAE8E6

#E8EAE6

Compound

#E5E7E9

#E6E6EA

#EAE8E6

#EAEAE6

Variations

Lighter

#EBEDEE

#F0F1F2

#F7F7F7

Darker

#B4BABF

#74808B

#434A51

Saturation

#E7E8E9

#E6E8EA

#DCE8F4

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E7E9

#E6E7EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E7E9

#E7E7E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E7E9

#E5E7E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wisp of Smoke 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

#EBDACA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E7E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DFEE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#CFBFAF

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: #E5E7E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E7E9;

CSS Variable

--color-wisp-of-smoke: #E5E7E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wisp-of-smoke': '#E5E7E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E7E9] text-[#E5E7E9]

SCSS

$wisp-of-smoke: #E5E7E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E7E9?

#E5E7E9 is Wisp of Smoke, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E5E7E9 warm or cool?

Wisp of Smoke reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wisp of Smoke?

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

What colors pair well with Wisp of Smoke?

Wisp of Smoke 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 Wisp of Smoke?

You can download Wisp of Smoke 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 Wisp of Smoke?

The hex code is #E5E7E9. In RGB it's 229, 231, 233, and in HSL it's 210°, 8%, 91%.

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