NEUTRALS

Polypropylene

#EAEAE8

RGB 234, 234, 232 · HSL 60°, 5%, 91% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 8

Polypropylene is #EAEAE8 in HEX — rgb(234, 234, 232), hsl(60°, 5%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 8%).

Polypropylene pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 5%, 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#EAEAE8

RGB234, 234, 232

HSL60°, 5%, 91%

HSV60°, 1%, 92%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 8

Decimal15395560

CSS RGBrgb(234, 234, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 5%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Glacial Ice 1014-1

ΔE 0.5 · #EAE9E7

Dunn-Edwards

Lace Veil DE6372

ΔE 0.8 · #ECEBEA

Valspar

Lilac Muse 7004-3

ΔE 0.9 · #ECECEB

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Kiss 1272

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E8E5

Behr

Gallery White PPU12-12

ΔE 1 · #EAEAE6

Vista Paint

Iced Silver K-775

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE8E5

Dulux

Summer Cloud Half SW1H3

ΔE 1.1 · #EBEAEA

Benjamin Moore

Oyster 2115-70

ΔE 1.2 · #EDEAE9

Sherwin-Williams

Ceiling Bright White SW7007

ΔE 1.3 · #E9EBE7

Kilz

Alaskan Ice RE180-01

ΔE 1.7 · #E5E8E8

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1.8 · #EEE9E7

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2 · #E4E7E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.1 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 2.8 · #F0F2F1

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.9 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3.7 · #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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EAEAE8

#E7E7E9

Analogous

#E9E8E7

#EAEAE8

#E8E9E7

Triadic

#EAEAE8

#E7E9E9

#E9E7E9

Split-Complementary

#EAEAE8

#E7E8E9

#E8E7E9

Tetradic

#EAEAE8

#E7E9E8

#E7E7E9

#E9E7E8

Monochromatic

#A1A197

#C5C5BF

#EAEAE8

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#EAEAE8

#E7E9E7

#E7E7E9

#E9E7E9

Compound

#EAEAE8

#E8E9E7

#E7E7E9

#E8E7E9

Variations

Lighter

#EEEEEC

#F2F2F1

#F7F7F7

Darker

#BDBDB6

#878779

#4F4F46

Saturation

#E8E8E8

#E9E9E7

#F4F4DC

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

17.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAEAE8

#EAEAE9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAEAE8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAEAE8

#EAEAEA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Polypropylene 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

#EFDCC9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAEAE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCE1ED

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.

#AFAFCF

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: #EAEAE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAEAE8;

CSS Variable

--color-polypropylene: #EAEAE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polypropylene': '#EAEAE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAEAE8] text-[#EAEAE8]

SCSS

$polypropylene: #EAEAE8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAEAE8?

#EAEAE8 is Polypropylene, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #EAEAE8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Polypropylene?

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

What colors pair well with Polypropylene?

Polypropylene 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 Polypropylene?

You can download Polypropylene 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 Polypropylene?

The hex code is #EAEAE8. In RGB it's 234, 234, 232, and in HSL it's 60°, 5%, 91%.

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