NEUTRALS

Easter Orchid

#E6E1E2

RGB 230, 225, 226 · HSL 348°, 9%, 89% · CMYK 0, 2, 2, 10

Easter Orchid is #E6E1E2 in HEX — rgb(230, 225, 226), hsl(348°, 9%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 10%).

Easter Orchid pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 348°, 9%, 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#E6E1E2

RGB230, 225, 226

HSL348°, 9%, 89%

HSV348°, 2%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 2, 10

Decimal15131106

CSS RGBrgb(230, 225, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 9%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Misty Morn 1179-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E7E1E3

Dunn-Edwards

Mountain Air DE6393

ΔE 0.7 · #E6E0E0

Valspar

Fainting Violet 1001-8C

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E3E4

Vista Paint

Lavender Pizzazz C-1285

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E0E2

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 1 · #E9E2E2

Benjamin Moore

Raindrops 1443

ΔE 1.2 · #E5DEDF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 1.4 · #E9E2E5

Behr

Patience PR-W11

ΔE 1.4 · #E9E4E3

Dulux

Summer Cloud SP2B5

ΔE 1.6 · #E5E4E5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.9 · #E2E2E2

Sherwin-Williams

Original White SW7077

ΔE 2.4 · #E2DEDB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.7 · #E7E3E9

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 2.7 · #E7DEDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.8 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 5.4 · #EAE9E1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E6E1E2

#E0E5E4

Analogous

#E5E0E4

#E6E1E2

#E5E2E0

Triadic

#E6E1E2

#E1E5E0

#E0E1E5

Split-Complementary

#E6E1E2

#E0E5E2

#E0E4E5

Tetradic

#E6E1E2

#E4E5E0

#E0E5E4

#E2E0E5

Monochromatic

#A08D91

#C3B7B9

#E6E1E2

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#E6E1E2

#E5E4E0

#E0E5E4

#E0E1E5

Compound

#E6E1E2

#E5E2E0

#E0E5E4

#E0E4E5

Variations

Lighter

#EBE7E7

#EFEDED

#F6F5F5

Darker

#BDAFB1

#897075

#504144

Saturation

#E4E2E2

#E5E0E1

#F2D4DA

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E1E2

#E3E3E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E1E2

#E2E2E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E1E2

#E6E1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Easter Orchid 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

#ECD5C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E1E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DAE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#AFCFC9

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: #E6E1E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E1E2;

CSS Variable

--color-easter-orchid: #E6E1E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'easter-orchid': '#E6E1E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E1E2] text-[#E6E1E2]

SCSS

$easter-orchid: #E6E1E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E1E2?

#E6E1E2 is Easter Orchid, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E6E1E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Easter Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Easter Orchid?

Easter Orchid 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 Easter Orchid?

You can download Easter Orchid 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 Easter Orchid?

The hex code is #E6E1E2. In RGB it's 230, 225, 226, and in HSL it's 348°, 9%, 89%.

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