BLUES

Frosty

#E2F0F5

RGB 226, 240, 245 · HSL 196°, 49%, 92% · CMYK 8, 2, 0, 4

Frosty is #E2F0F5 in HEX — rgb(226, 240, 245), hsl(196°, 49%, 92%), cmyk(8%, 2%, 0%, 4%).

Frosty pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 196°, 49%, 92%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#E2F0F5

RGB226, 240, 245

HSL196°, 49%, 92%

HSV196°, 8%, 96%

CMYK8, 2, 0, 4

Decimal14872821

CSS RGBrgb(226, 240, 245)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 49%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Frosty SP2A8

Exact match

Behr

Glass Bead 570E-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E2F2F7

Dunn-Edwards

Worn Denim DEW378

ΔE 1.8 · #E2ECF2

Kilz

Morning Hush RE190-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E1ECEF

PPG

Prelude 1155-2

ΔE 2.1 · #DFEBEE

Vista Paint

Dreamy Space K-151

ΔE 2.3 · #DAEBEF

Valspar

Fluffy Slippers 7004-5

ΔE 2.4 · #E5EFF0

IKEA

IKEA047 47

ΔE 2.5 · #DDE9ED

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquafir 635

ΔE 2.7 · #E2ECED

Benjamin Moore

Morning 2053-70

ΔE 3.5 · #D7EBED

Sherwin-Williams

Sky High SW6504

ΔE 3.8 · #DCE7E8

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5 · #D7E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 5.3 · #E8EEEA

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.9 · #F4F4F4

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 6.4 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2F0F5

#F5E6E1

Analogous

#E1F5F0

#E2F0F5

#E1E5F5

Triadic

#E2F0F5

#F5E1EF

#EFF5E1

Split-Complementary

#E2F0F5

#F5E1E5

#F5F0E1

Tetradic

#E2F0F5

#F0E1F5

#F5E6E1

#E5F5E1

Monochromatic

#6FB4CE

#A8D2E1

#E2F0F5

#ECF5F8

Rectangle

#E2F0F5

#E6E1F5

#F5E6E1

#EFF5E1

Compound

#E2F0F5

#E1E5F5

#F5E6E1

#F5F0E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7F2F7

#EEF5F8

#F5F9FA

Darker

#99CCDE

#3DA1C5

#215F75

Saturation

#E8ECEE

#E1EFF5

#DBF2FA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

18.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2F0F5

#E9ECF6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2F0F5

#EEEEF4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2F0F5

#E2F1EF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Frosty lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#E9E1D3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2F0F5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6E6F7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#DAB3A5

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: #E2F0F5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2F0F5;

CSS Variable

--color-frosty: #E2F0F5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frosty': '#E2F0F5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2F0F5] text-[#E2F0F5]

SCSS

$frosty: #E2F0F5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2F0F5?

#E2F0F5 is Frosty, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #E2F0F5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frosty?

Frosty works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Frosty?

Frosty pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Frosty?

You can download Frosty 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 Frosty?

The hex code is #E2F0F5. In RGB it's 226, 240, 245, and in HSL it's 196°, 49%, 92%.

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