GREENS

Wisdom

#E2E3D8

RGB 226, 227, 216 · HSL 65°, 16%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 11

Wisdom is #E2E3D8 in HEX — rgb(226, 227, 216), hsl(65°, 16%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 11%).

Wisdom pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 16%, 87%. 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#E2E3D8

RGB226, 227, 216

HSL65°, 16%, 87%

HSV65°, 5%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 11

Decimal14869464

CSS RGBrgb(226, 227, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 16%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Serena Quarter S18B1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E4D9

Dunn-Edwards

Light Sprinkle DE6254

ΔE 0.6 · #E3E3D7

PPG

Rain Cloud 1125-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E1D5

Behr

Glacier Valley HDC-NT-24

ΔE 1.1 · #E3E3DA

Valspar

Salute 7006-12

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E0D5

Benjamin Moore

White 1499

ΔE 1.3 · #E4E3D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White 28

ΔE 1.3 · #E1E0D6

Sherwin-Williams

Ethereal White SW6182

ΔE 1.3 · #E3E2D9

Vista Paint

Ridgefield K-887

ΔE 1.4 · #DEE2D6

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 1.4 · #E5E7DC

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 1.6 · #DDDFD3

Kilz

Touch Of Lime RG200-01

ΔE 1.7 · #E1E6DC

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.5 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.1 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2E3D8

#D9D9E3

Analogous

#E3DFD9

#E2E3D8

#DDE3D9

Triadic

#E2E3D8

#D9E2E3

#E3D9E2

Split-Complementary

#E2E3D8

#D9DDE3

#DFD9E3

Tetradic

#E2E3D8

#D9E3DF

#D9D9E3

#E3D9DD

Monochromatic

#A0A380

#C1C3AC

#E2E3D8

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#E2E3D8

#D9E3D9

#D9D9E3

#E3D9E2

Compound

#E2E3D8

#DDE3D9

#D9D9E3

#DFD9E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8E9E0

#EDEEE8

#F4F5F2

Darker

#BCBFA4

#8C8F65

#52543A

Saturation

#DFDFDC

#E2E3D9

#EEF1CB

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E3D8

#E4E2D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E3D8

#E3E3D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E3D8

#E3E1E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Wisdom 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

#E9D7BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E3D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DCE1

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.

#AFACCD

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: #E2E3D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E3D8;

CSS Variable

--color-wisdom: #E2E3D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wisdom': '#E2E3D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E3D8] text-[#E2E3D8]

SCSS

$wisdom: #E2E3D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E3D8?

#E2E3D8 is Wisdom, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E2E3D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wisdom?

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

What colors pair well with Wisdom?

Wisdom 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 Wisdom?

You can download Wisdom 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 Wisdom?

The hex code is #E2E3D8. In RGB it's 226, 227, 216, and in HSL it's 65°, 16%, 87%.

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