NEUTRALS

Neutral

#E7E4E6

RGB 231, 228, 230 · HSL 320°, 6%, 90% · CMYK 0, 1, 0, 9

Neutral is #E7E4E6 in HEX — rgb(231, 228, 230), hsl(320°, 6%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 9%).

Neutral pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 320°, 6%, 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#E7E4E6

RGB231, 228, 230

HSL320°, 6%, 90%

HSV320°, 1%, 91%

CMYK0, 1, 0, 9

Decimal15197414

CSS RGBrgb(231, 228, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 6%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Orchid Mist 1247-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E6E8

Dulux

Summer Cloud SP2B5

ΔE 0.9 · #E5E4E5

Valspar

Fainting Violet 1001-8C

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E3E4

Benjamin Moore

Dreamy 2117-70

ΔE 1.1 · #E6E4E8

Vista Paint

Lilac Breeze K-47

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE7E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 1.6 · #E9E2E5

Behr

Cloud Nine 730A-2

ΔE 1.6 · #EBE5E9

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Morning DE6365

ΔE 1.7 · #E6E5E4

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.8 · #E2E2E2

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 1.8 · #E9E2E2

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.1 · #E7E3E9

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.8 · #EEE9E7

Sherwin-Williams

Ice Cube SW6252

ΔE 3 · #E3E4E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.6 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 5 · #F0F2F1

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.1 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E7E4E6

#E4E7E5

Analogous

#E7E4E7

#E7E4E6

#E7E4E4

Triadic

#E7E4E6

#E6E7E4

#E4E6E7

Split-Complementary

#E7E4E6

#E4E7E4

#E4E7E7

Tetradic

#E7E4E6

#E7E7E4

#E4E7E5

#E4E4E7

Monochromatic

#9F939B

#C3BBC1

#E7E4E6

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#E7E4E6

#E7E5E4

#E4E7E5

#E4E6E7

Compound

#E7E4E6

#E7E4E4

#E4E7E5

#E4E7E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE9EB

#F0EFF0

#F6F6F6

Darker

#BCB3B9

#877681

#4F444B

Saturation

#E6E5E6

#E7E4E6

#F3D8EA

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

16.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7E4E6

#E5E5E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7E4E6

#E5E5E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7E4E6

#E7E4E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Neutral 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

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How it looks under different light

#EDD8C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7E4E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DADDEC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#AFCFBA

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: #E7E4E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7E4E6;

CSS Variable

--color-neutral: #E7E4E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neutral': '#E7E4E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7E4E6] text-[#E7E4E6]

SCSS

$neutral: #E7E4E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7E4E6?

#E7E4E6 is Neutral, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E7E4E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neutral?

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

What colors pair well with Neutral?

Neutral 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 Neutral?

You can download Neutral 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 Neutral?

The hex code is #E7E4E6. In RGB it's 231, 228, 230, and in HSL it's 320°, 6%, 90%.

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