GREENS

Security Half

#E1E9CF

RGB 225, 233, 207 · HSL 78°, 37%, 86% · CMYK 3, 0, 11, 9

Security Half is #E1E9CF in HEX — rgb(225, 233, 207), hsl(78°, 37%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 11%, 9%).

Security Half pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 37%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E1E9CF

RGB225, 233, 207

HSL78°, 37%, 86%

HSV78°, 11%, 91%

CMYK3, 0, 11, 9

Decimal14805455

CSS RGBrgb(225, 233, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 37%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Security Half S20E1H

Exact match

Kilz

Forest Light LG220-01

ΔE 1 · #E1E9D1

Benjamin Moore

Cucumber 428

ΔE 1.6 · #DDE9D0

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Hillside DE5568

ΔE 1.6 · #DCE5CC

Vista Paint

Glimpse of Spring K-366

ΔE 1.7 · #E7ECD1

Behr

Climate Change S350-1

ΔE 1.9 · #E7EDD1

Valspar

Mint Mist 6004-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #E4EFD6

Hallman-Lindsay

Tender Shoot 782

ΔE 2.5 · #E8EACE

PPG

Lime Meringue 1222-1

ΔE 2.6 · #E6ECD6

Sherwin-Williams

Lacewing SW6729

ΔE 2.8 · #D7E3CA

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 3.6 · #D4E2C8

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 4.2 · #DEDFC3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.8 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 5.7 · #ECE6D1

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 6.5 · #EDE9D8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1E9CF

#D6CEE9

Analogous

#E9E3CE

#E1E9CF

#D3E9CE

Triadic

#E1E9CF

#CEE1E9

#E9CEE1

Split-Complementary

#E1E9CF

#CED3E9

#E3CEE9

Tetradic

#E1E9CF

#CEE9E3

#D6CEE9

#E9CED3

Monochromatic

#9FB865

#C0D09A

#E1E9CF

#F4F7EE

Rectangle

#E1E9CF

#CEE9D6

#D6CEE9

#E9CEE1

Compound

#E1E9CF

#D3E9CE

#D6CEE9

#E3CEE9

Variations

Lighter

#E7EDD8

#ECF0E3

#F4F6EF

Darker

#BCCE91

#8CAA48

#526428

Saturation

#DDDFD7

#E1E9CE

#E5F4C3

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

16.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E9CF

#E9E4D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E9CF

#E8E8D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E9CF

#E3E5E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Security Half 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

#E8DBB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E9CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5E0DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#B2A5D0

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: #E1E9CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E9CF;

CSS Variable

--color-security-half: #E1E9CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'security-half': '#E1E9CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E9CF] text-[#E1E9CF]

SCSS

$security-half: #E1E9CF;

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#DCE8CF · ΔE 1.7

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#E0E9CA · ΔE 2.6

Limesicle

#E3E4CA · ΔE 2.9

Stolen Moments

#DFE2C6 · ΔE 3.0

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#DDE1CA · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E9CF?

#E1E9CF is Security Half, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E1E9CF warm or cool?

Security Half reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Security Half?

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

What colors pair well with Security Half?

Security Half 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 Security Half?

You can download Security Half 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 Security Half?

The hex code is #E1E9CF. In RGB it's 225, 233, 207, and in HSL it's 78°, 37%, 86%.

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