GREENS

Lost in Istanbul

#DEE8E1

RGB 222, 232, 225 · HSL 138°, 18%, 89% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 9

Lost in Istanbul is #DEE8E1 in HEX — rgb(222, 232, 225), hsl(138°, 18%, 89%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 9%).

Lost in Istanbul pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 138°, 18%, 89%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#DEE8E1

RGB222, 232, 225

HSL138°, 18%, 89%

HSV138°, 4%, 91%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 9

Decimal14608609

CSS RGBrgb(222, 232, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(138, 18%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gracilis Quarter S24B1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #DDE8E0

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 0.6 · #DDE8E2

PPG

Icicle 1133-1

ΔE 0.6 · #DDE7DF

Behr

Evening White N460-1

ΔE 0.9 · #DCE8E2

Valspar

Pianissimo 7005-20

ΔE 1 · #DEEAE2

Benjamin Moore

Come 846

ΔE 1.4 · #DEEBE5

Vista Paint

Ocean Cliffs K-862

ΔE 1.4 · #DCE5E0

Sherwin-Williams

Glimmer SW6476

ΔE 1.5 · #E0E7E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Dream Catcher 481

ΔE 1.5 · #DAE4DC

Dunn-Edwards

Fizzle DE5715

ΔE 1.8 · #D8E4DE

Colorhouse

Bisque .04 Bisque-04

ΔE 1.9 · #E0EDE6

Kilz

Touch Of Lime RG200-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E1E6DC

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 3 · #E4E7E3

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 3.3 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.7 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEE8E1

#E8DEE5

Analogous

#E0E8DE

#DEE8E1

#DEE8E6

Triadic

#DEE8E1

#E1DEE8

#E8E1DE

Split-Complementary

#DEE8E1

#E6DEE8

#E8DEE0

Tetradic

#DEE8E1

#DEE0E8

#E8DEE5

#E8E6DE

Monochromatic

#84A98F

#B1C9B8

#DEE8E1

#F0F5F1

Rectangle

#DEE8E1

#DEE5E8

#E8DEE5

#E8E1DE

Compound

#DEE8E1

#DEE8E6

#E8DEE5

#E8DEE0

Variations

Lighter

#E5EDE7

#ECF1ED

#F4F6F5

Darker

#A8C3B0

#649673

#3A5843

Saturation

#E1E4E2

#DEE8E1

#D2F3DC

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEE8E1

#E5E4E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEE8E1

#E6E6E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEE8E1

#DFE7E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lost in Istanbul 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

#E6DBC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEE8E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3E0E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#CFAFC6

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: #DEE8E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEE8E1;

CSS Variable

--color-lost-in-istanbul: #DEE8E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lost-in-istanbul': '#DEE8E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEE8E1] text-[#DEE8E1]

SCSS

$lost-in-istanbul: #DEE8E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEE8E1?

#DEE8E1 is Lost in Istanbul, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DEE8E1 warm or cool?

Lost in Istanbul reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lost in Istanbul?

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

What colors pair well with Lost in Istanbul?

Lost in Istanbul 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 Lost in Istanbul?

You can download Lost in Istanbul 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 Lost in Istanbul?

The hex code is #DEE8E1. In RGB it's 222, 232, 225, and in HSL it's 138°, 18%, 89%.

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