GREENS

Daydream

#E3EBAE

RGB 227, 235, 174 · HSL 68°, 60%, 80% · CMYK 3, 0, 26, 8

Daydream is #E3EBAE in HEX — rgb(227, 235, 174), hsl(68°, 60%, 80%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 26%, 8%).

Daydream pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 60%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E3EBAE

RGB227, 235, 174

HSL68°, 60%, 80%

HSV68°, 26%, 92%

CMYK3, 0, 26, 8

Decimal14937006

CSS RGBrgb(227, 235, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 60%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Daydream 1219-2

Exact match

Dulux

Spring Kiss S20H2

ΔE 1.5 · #E5EFB2

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 2.1 · #DDE5A9

Vista Paint

Envy C-776

ΔE 2.2 · #E0E6AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Envy 777

ΔE 2.3 · #E0E7AE

Benjamin Moore

Sour 401

ΔE 2.8 · #E3EDB5

Behr

Pale Green Grape M340-3

ΔE 3.5 · #E0EDAA

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 3.6 · #ECEBAF

Kilz

Mini Green LF240-01

ΔE 4 · #EBEDB6

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 4.2 · #E9EBB5

Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of Lime DE5549

ΔE 5.1 · #E1ECA5

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 7.1 · #E9E5B3

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 12.2 · #B9D696

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.5 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 12.5 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.5 · #D0C092

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

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

#E3EBAE

#B6ADEB

Analogous

#EBD4AD

#E3EBAE

#C4EBAD

Triadic

#E3EBAE

#ADE2EB

#EBADE2

Split-Complementary

#E3EBAE

#ADC4EB

#D4ADEB

Tetradic

#E3EBAE

#ADEBD4

#B6ADEB

#EBADC4

Monochromatic

#B8CC33

#CDDB70

#E3EBAE

#F8FAEB

Rectangle

#E3EBAE

#ADEBB6

#B6ADEB

#EBADE2

Compound

#E3EBAE

#C4EBAD

#B6ADEB

#D4ADEB

Variations

Lighter

#E8EFBE

#ECF0D1

#F3F5E6

Darker

#CEDD69

#A7BA26

#626E14

Saturation

#D3D5C3

#E2EBAD

#EAF5A3

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

#E3EBAE

#EFE4B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3EBAE

#EAEAB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3EBAE

#E7E2E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Daydream 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

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How it looks under different light

#EADD9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3EBAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7E2C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8F84D7

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E3EBAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3EBAE;

CSS Variable

--color-daydream: #E3EBAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'daydream': '#E3EBAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3EBAE] text-[#E3EBAE]

SCSS

$daydream: #E3EBAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3EBAE?

#E3EBAE is Daydream, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #E3EBAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Daydream?

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

What colors pair well with Daydream?

Daydream 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 Daydream?

You can download Daydream 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 Daydream?

The hex code is #E3EBAE. In RGB it's 227, 235, 174, and in HSL it's 68°, 60%, 80%.

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