GREENS

Evening White

#DCE8E2

RGB 220, 232, 226 · HSL 150°, 21%, 89% · CMYK 5, 0, 3, 9

Evening White is #DCE8E2 in HEX — rgb(220, 232, 226), hsl(150°, 21%, 89%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 3%, 9%).

Evening White pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 21%, 89%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#DCE8E2

RGB220, 232, 226

HSL150°, 21%, 89%

HSV150°, 5%, 91%

CMYK5, 0, 3, 9

Decimal14477538

CSS RGBrgb(220, 232, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 21%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Evening White N460-1

Exact match

Dulux

Spearmint Ice Quarter S27A1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #DBE7E1

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 0.4 · #DDE8E2

PPG

Rainsong 1136-2

ΔE 0.9 · #DEE8E3

Benjamin Moore

Come 846

ΔE 1 · #DEEBE5

Valspar

Pirate Coast 5004-3A

ΔE 1 · #DFE9E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Breakwaters 495

ΔE 1.2 · #D9E5E0

Dunn-Edwards

Fizzle DE5715

ΔE 1.4 · #D8E4DE

Vista Paint

Breakwaters C-494

ΔE 1.4 · #D9E4DE

Sherwin-Williams

Glimmer SW6476

ΔE 1.8 · #E0E7E2

Colorhouse

Bisque .04 Bisque-04

ΔE 1.8 · #E0EDE6

Kilz

Misty Morning TB-51

ΔE 3 · #D2E4DC

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 3.4 · #E4E7E3

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 3.5 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.4 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DCE8E2

#E9DDE3

Analogous

#DDE9DD

#DCE8E2

#DDE9E9

Triadic

#DCE8E2

#E3DDE9

#E9E3DD

Split-Complementary

#DCE8E2

#E9DDE9

#E9DDDD

Tetradic

#DCE8E2

#DDDDE9

#E9DDE3

#E9E9DD

Monochromatic

#80AC96

#AFCBBD

#DCE8E2

#F0F5F2

Rectangle

#DCE8E2

#DDE3E9

#E9DDE3

#E9E3DD

Compound

#DCE8E2

#DDE9E9

#E9DDE3

#E9DDDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4EDE9

#EBF1EE

#F4F7F5

Darker

#A5C6B6

#609A7D

#375A49

Saturation

#E1E5E3

#DDE9E3

#D2F4E3

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCE8E2

#E4E3E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCE8E2

#E6E6E3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCE8E2

#DDE7E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Evening White sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#E4DBC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCE8E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2E0E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CFAFBF

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: #DCE8E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCE8E2;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-white: #DCE8E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-white': '#DCE8E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCE8E2] text-[#DCE8E2]

SCSS

$evening-white: #DCE8E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCE8E2?

#DCE8E2 is Evening White, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #DCE8E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening White?

Evening White works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Evening White?

Evening White pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Evening White?

You can download Evening White 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 Evening White?

The hex code is #DCE8E2. In RGB it's 220, 232, 226, and in HSL it's 150°, 21%, 89%.

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