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Mountain Gray

#E8E3DB

RGB 232, 227, 219 · HSL 37°, 22%, 88% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 9

Mountain Gray is #E8E3DB in HEX — rgb(232, 227, 219), hsl(37°, 22%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 9%).

Mountain Gray pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 22%, 88%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E8E3DB

RGB232, 227, 219

HSL37°, 22%, 88%

HSV37°, 6%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 9

Decimal15262683

CSS RGBrgb(232, 227, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 22%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mountain Gray 1021-1

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Toque White SW7003

ΔE 0.4 · #E7E2DA

Dunn-Edwards

Foggy Day DE6226

ΔE 0.4 · #E7E3DB

Dulux

Sandy Day Quarter S14C1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E9E3DA

Vista Paint

Lamb's Wool K-1183

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E2D9

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E1D8

Behr

Weathered White HDC-NT-21

ΔE 0.9 · #E6E3DC

Kilz

Reserved White TB-07

ΔE 0.9 · #E6E1D8

Valspar

Wispy White 7006-1

ΔE 1 · #E5E2D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Dove White 18

ΔE 1.2 · #E6E2D8

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E6DF

Benjamin Moore

Classic 1548

ΔE 1.3 · #E4E1D8

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 1.8 · #E5E0DB

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.3 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E8E3DB

#DADFE7

Analogous

#E7DBDA

#E8E3DB

#E6E7DA

Triadic

#E8E3DB

#DAE7E2

#E2DAE7

Split-Complementary

#E8E3DB

#DAE6E7

#DBDAE7

Tetradic

#E8E3DB

#DAE7DB

#DADFE7

#E7DAE6

Monochromatic

#AB997C

#C9BEAB

#E8E3DB

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#E8E3DB

#DFE7DA

#DADFE7

#E2DAE7

Compound

#E8E3DB

#E6E7DA

#DADFE7

#DBDAE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE8E1

#F0EDE9

#F6F5F3

Darker

#C5B8A2

#99825E

#5A4C36

Saturation

#E2E1DE

#E7E2DA

#F3E5CE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E3DB

#E6E4DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E3DB

#E4E4DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E3DB

#E8E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mountain Gray strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#EDD7BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E3DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDCE4

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFBBCF

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: #E8E3DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E3DB;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-gray: #E8E3DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-gray': '#E8E3DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E3DB] text-[#E8E3DB]

SCSS

$mountain-gray: #E8E3DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E3DB?

#E8E3DB is Mountain Gray, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E3DB warm or cool?

Mountain Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mountain Gray?

Mountain Gray works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mountain Gray?

Mountain Gray pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mountain Gray?

You can download Mountain Gray 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 Mountain Gray?

The hex code is #E8E3DB. In RGB it's 232, 227, 219, and in HSL it's 37°, 22%, 88%.

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