NEUTRALS

Orchid Mist

#E8E6E8

RGB 232, 230, 232 · HSL 300°, 4%, 91% · CMYK 0, 1, 0, 9

Orchid Mist is #E8E6E8 in HEX — rgb(232, 230, 232), hsl(300°, 4%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 9%).

Orchid Mist pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 4%, 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#E8E6E8

RGB232, 230, 232

HSL300°, 4%, 91%

HSV300°, 1%, 91%

CMYK0, 1, 0, 9

Decimal15263464

CSS RGBrgb(232, 230, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 4%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Orchid Mist 1247-1

Exact match

Dulux

Dalmation SP2A5

ΔE 0.6 · #E9E7E8

Vista Paint

Lilac Breeze K-47

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE7E8

Benjamin Moore

Feathered 882

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE8E9

Valspar

Winter Dawn 7004-1

ΔE 1 · #E8E6E6

Behr

Fading Fog PR-W7

ΔE 1.4 · #E4E6E8

Dunn-Edwards

Wisp of Smoke DE6344

ΔE 1.4 · #E5E7E9

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.1 · #E1E4E6

Kilz

Alaskan Ice RE180-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E5E8E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.6 · #EEE9E7

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 2.8 · #E1E6E6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.3 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 4.4 · #F0F2F1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.9 · #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

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

#E8E6E8

#E7E9E7

Analogous

#E8E7E9

#E8E6E8

#E9E7E8

Triadic

#E8E6E8

#E9E9E7

#E7E9E9

Split-Complementary

#E8E6E8

#E8E9E7

#E7E9E8

Tetradic

#E8E6E8

#E9E8E7

#E7E9E7

#E7E8E9

Monochromatic

#A098A0

#C4BFC4

#E8E6E8

#F3F2F3

Rectangle

#E8E6E8

#E9E7E7

#E7E9E7

#E7E9E9

Compound

#E8E6E8

#E9E7E8

#E7E9E7

#E7E9E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDECED

#F2F1F2

#F7F7F7

Darker

#BDB7BD

#857A85

#4E474E

Saturation

#E8E8E8

#E9E7E9

#F4DCF4

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

16.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E6E8

#E7E7E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E6E8

#E6E6E8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E6E8

#E8E6E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Orchid Mist 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

#EDD9C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E6E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDEED

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.

#AFCFAF

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: #E8E6E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E6E8;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-mist: #E8E6E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-mist': '#E8E6E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E6E8] text-[#E8E6E8]

SCSS

$orchid-mist: #E8E6E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E6E8?

#E8E6E8 is Orchid Mist, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E8E6E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Mist?

Orchid Mist 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 Orchid Mist?

You can download Orchid Mist 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 Orchid Mist?

The hex code is #E8E6E8. In RGB it's 232, 230, 232, and in HSL it's 300°, 4%, 91%.

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