NEUTRALS

Dashing

#EAEBE8

RGB 234, 235, 232 · HSL 80°, 7%, 92% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 8

Dashing is #EAEBE8 in HEX — rgb(234, 235, 232), hsl(80°, 7%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 8%).

Dashing pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 80°, 7%, 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#EAEBE8

RGB234, 235, 232

HSL80°, 7%, 92%

HSV80°, 1%, 92%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 8

Decimal15395816

CSS RGBrgb(234, 235, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 7%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ceiling Bright White SW7007

ΔE 0.6 · #E9EBE7

Vista Paint

Metling Glacier C-599

ΔE 0.7 · #ECEDEA

Behr

Gallery White PPU12-12

ΔE 0.7 · #EAEAE6

Valspar

Cool Gray 7006-10

ΔE 0.8 · #ECEDE9

PPG

Pacific Pearl 1011-1

ΔE 0.8 · #E8EAE6

Benjamin Moore

Baby's 873

ΔE 0.9 · #EBEDE9

Dunn-Edwards

Windy Sky DE6288

ΔE 0.9 · #E8EBE7

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Kiss 1272

ΔE 1 · #E8E8E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.6 · #EAEAE4

Dulux

Summer Cloud Half SW1H3

ΔE 1.7 · #EBEAEA

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.8 · #E4E7E3

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 2 · #EEF0EB

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 2 · #E8EEEA

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 2.7 · #F0F2F1

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3.7 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#EAEBE8

#EAE9EC

Analogous

#ECECE9

#EAEBE8

#EAECE9

Triadic

#EAEBE8

#E9EBEC

#ECE9EB

Split-Complementary

#EAEBE8

#E9EAEC

#ECE9EC

Tetradic

#EAEBE8

#E9ECEC

#EAE9EC

#ECE9EA

Monochromatic

#A0A597

#C6C8C0

#EAEBE8

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#EAEBE8

#E9ECEA

#EAE9EC

#ECE9EB

Compound

#EAEBE8

#EAECE9

#EAE9EC

#ECE9EC

Variations

Lighter

#EFF0EE

#F3F3F2

#F8F8F8

Darker

#BDC1B7

#848B77

#4D5145

Saturation

#EBEBEA

#EBECE9

#EEF6E0

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

17.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAEBE8

#EBEAE9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAEBE8

#EBEBE8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAEBE8

#EAEBEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dashing 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

#EFDDC9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAEBE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCE2ED

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.

#BAAFCF

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: #EAEBE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAEBE8;

CSS Variable

--color-dashing: #EAEBE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dashing': '#EAEBE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAEBE8] text-[#EAEBE8]

SCSS

$dashing: #EAEBE8;

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#EDEEEB · ΔE 1.1

White Violet

#E9EBE6 · ΔE 1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAEBE8?

#EAEBE8 is Dashing, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #EAEBE8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dashing?

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

What colors pair well with Dashing?

Dashing 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 Dashing?

You can download Dashing 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 Dashing?

The hex code is #EAEBE8. In RGB it's 234, 235, 232, and in HSL it's 80°, 7%, 92%.

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