NEUTRALS

Loyalist

#E8E9EC

RGB 232, 233, 236 · HSL 225°, 10%, 92% · CMYK 2, 1, 0, 7

Loyalist is #E8E9EC in HEX — rgb(232, 233, 236), hsl(225°, 10%, 92%), cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 7%).

Loyalist pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 225°, 10%, 92%. 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#E8E9EC

RGB232, 233, 236

HSL225°, 10%, 92%

HSV225°, 2%, 93%

CMYK2, 1, 0, 7

Decimal15264236

CSS RGBrgb(232, 233, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(225, 10%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Loyalist K-87

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Wisp of Smoke DE6344

ΔE 1 · #E5E7E9

PPG

Winter Morn 1172-2

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE8EC

Behr

Fading Fog PR-W7

ΔE 1.3 · #E4E6E8

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 1.3 · #E4E8EC

Benjamin Moore

Feathered 882

ΔE 1.5 · #EAE8E9

Valspar

Star Light 4001-7A

ΔE 1.5 · #E7E6EB

Dulux

Dalmation SP2A5

ΔE 1.6 · #E9E7E8

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.1 · #E1E4E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Melting Glacier 600

ΔE 2.6 · #ECEEED

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 2.6 · #E1E6E6

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.9 · #E2E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3.3 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 3.6 · #F0F2F1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.2 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#E8E9EC

#EDECE9

Analogous

#E9ECED

#E8E9EC

#EAE9ED

Triadic

#E8E9EC

#EDE9EA

#EAEDE9

Split-Complementary

#E8E9EC

#EDEAE9

#ECEDE9

Tetradic

#E8E9EC

#EDE9EC

#EDECE9

#E9EDEA

Monochromatic

#9499A8

#BEC1CA

#E8E9EC

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#E8E9EC

#ECE9ED

#EDECE9

#EAEDE9

Compound

#E8E9EC

#EAE9ED

#EDECE9

#ECEDE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDEEF0

#F2F2F4

#F7F8F8

Darker

#B5B8C3

#737A8F

#424754

Saturation

#EAEAEB

#E9EAED

#DFE5F6

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E9EC

#E8E9ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E9EC

#E9E9EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E9EC

#E8E9E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Loyalist 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

#EDDBCC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E9EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE0F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#CFC7AF

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: #E8E9EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E9EC;

CSS Variable

--color-loyalist: #E8E9EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'loyalist': '#E8E9EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E9EC] text-[#E8E9EC]

SCSS

$loyalist: #E8E9EC;

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#EBE9EA · ΔE 1.5

Feathered Violet

#E9E7E8 · ΔE 1.6

Lily White

#E3E9EB · ΔE 1.9

Polar White

#E8E8EF · ΔE 2.1

Dreamy Cloud

#E5E3E7 · ΔE 2.2

Misty Gray

#E8EBEA · ΔE 2.2

Heaven

#E1E2E5 · ΔE 2.5

Oyster

#ECE9E8 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E9EC?

#E8E9EC is Loyalist, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E8E9EC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Loyalist?

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

What colors pair well with Loyalist?

Loyalist 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 Loyalist?

You can download Loyalist 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 Loyalist?

The hex code is #E8E9EC. In RGB it's 232, 233, 236, and in HSL it's 225°, 10%, 92%.

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