NEUTRALS

Notebook Paper

#E8EBE6

RGB 232, 235, 230 · HSL 96°, 11%, 91% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 8

Notebook Paper is #E8EBE6 in HEX — rgb(232, 235, 230), hsl(96°, 11%, 91%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 8%).

Notebook Paper pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 96°, 11%, 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#E8EBE6

RGB232, 235, 230

HSL96°, 11%, 91%

HSV96°, 2%, 92%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 8

Decimal15264742

CSS RGBrgb(232, 235, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 11%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Windy Sky DE6288

ΔE 0.5 · #E8EBE7

Benjamin Moore

White 1408

ΔE 0.6 · #EAECE7

Sherwin-Williams

Ceiling Bright White SW7007

ΔE 0.6 · #E9EBE7

Hallman-Lindsay

Sealskin Shadow 446

ΔE 0.6 · #E9ECE6

Vista Paint

Water Spirit K-863

ΔE 0.7 · #E8ECE6

Valspar

White Sash 7004-14

ΔE 0.7 · #E6EAE6

PPG

Pacific Pearl 1011-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E8EAE6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.2 · #EAEAE4

Behr

Gallery White PPU12-12

ΔE 1.2 · #EAEAE6

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 1.4 · #E8EEEA

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E7E3

Dulux

Casper White Quarter SW1H4

ΔE 1.6 · #EDECE6

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 1.9 · #EEF0EB

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.2 · #EAE9E1

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.7 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.5 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E8EBE6

#E9E6EB

Analogous

#EAEBE6

#E8EBE6

#E6EBE6

Triadic

#E8EBE6

#E6E8EB

#EBE6E8

Split-Complementary

#E8EBE6

#E6E6EB

#EBE6EA

Tetradic

#E8EBE6

#E6EAEB

#E9E6EB

#EBE6E6

Monochromatic

#99A691

#C0C9BB

#E8EBE6

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#E8EBE6

#E6EBE9

#E9E6EB

#EBE6E8

Compound

#E8EBE6

#E6EBE6

#E9E6EB

#EBE6EA

Variations

Lighter

#ECEFEB

#F1F3F0

#F7F8F6

Darker

#B8C2B2

#7D8F70

#485441

Saturation

#E8E9E7

#E8EBE6

#E6F5DB

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8EBE6

#EAEAE7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8EBE6

#EAEAE7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8EBE6

#E8EAEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Notebook Paper 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

#EDDDC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8EBE6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE2EC

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C2AFCF

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: #E8EBE6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8EBE6;

CSS Variable

--color-notebook-paper: #E8EBE6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'notebook-paper': '#E8EBE6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8EBE6] text-[#E8EBE6]

SCSS

$notebook-paper: #E8EBE6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8EBE6?

#E8EBE6 is Notebook Paper, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E8EBE6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Notebook Paper?

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

What colors pair well with Notebook Paper?

Notebook Paper 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 Notebook Paper?

You can download Notebook Paper 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 Notebook Paper?

The hex code is #E8EBE6. In RGB it's 232, 235, 230, and in HSL it's 96°, 11%, 91%.

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