GREENS

Crème

#E3F6EA

RGB 227, 246, 234 · HSL 142°, 51%, 93% · CMYK 8, 0, 5, 4

Crème is #E3F6EA in HEX — rgb(227, 246, 234), hsl(142°, 51%, 93%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 5%, 4%).

Crème pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 142°, 51%, 93%. 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#E3F6EA

RGB227, 246, 234

HSL142°, 51%, 93%

HSV142°, 8%, 96%

CMYK8, 0, 5, 4

Decimal14939882

CSS RGBrgb(227, 246, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 51%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crème 2036-70

Exact match

Behr

Waterfall Mist W-D-510

ΔE 1.8 · #E6F8EF

Vista Paint

Rites of Spring K-303

ΔE 1.9 · #E1F1E4

Dulux

Martian Moon Quarter S25F1Q

ΔE 2 · #DDF3E5

Dunn-Edwards

After Dinner Mint DE5623

ΔE 2.1 · #E3F5E5

Colorhouse

Air .05 Air-05

ΔE 2.5 · #E7FCED

PPG

Maggie's Magic 1228-1

ΔE 2.7 · #DDEEE2

Valspar

Neon Mint 7005-3

ΔE 2.9 · #DEEEE4

Hallman-Lindsay

Paradise 691

ΔE 3 · #DEF1EA

Sherwin-Williams

Embellished Blue SW6749

ΔE 4.1 · #D7EBE2

IKEA

IKEA020 20

ΔE 4.4 · #ECF4EC

Kilz

Creamy Mint RG190-01

ΔE 5.1 · #D7E7DC

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 5.9 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 6.4 · #E8EEEA

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.5 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#E3F6EA

#F6E4F0

Analogous

#E6F6E4

#E3F6EA

#E4F6F4

Triadic

#E3F6EA

#EBE4F6

#F6EBE4

Split-Complementary

#E3F6EA

#F4E4F6

#F6E4E6

Tetradic

#E3F6EA

#E4E6F6

#F6E4F0

#F6F4E4

Monochromatic

#71D194

#AAE4BF

#E3F6EA

#ECF9F1

Rectangle

#E3F6EA

#E4F0F6

#F6E4F0

#F6EBE4

Compound

#E3F6EA

#E4F6F4

#F6E4F0

#F6E4E6

Variations

Lighter

#E9F8EF

#F0F9F3

#F7FBF8

Darker

#9BE1B4

#3DC870

#1F7840

Saturation

#EAF0EC

#E4F6EB

#E0FBEA

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3F6EA

#F0EFEC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3F6EA

#F3F3EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3F6EA

#E5F4F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Crème 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

#EAE5CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3F6EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7EAEF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#DBA4C7

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: #E3F6EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3F6EA;

CSS Variable

--color-crème: #E3F6EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crème': '#E3F6EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3F6EA] text-[#E3F6EA]

SCSS

$crème: #E3F6EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3F6EA?

#E3F6EA is Crème, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E3F6EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crème?

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

What colors pair well with Crème?

Crème 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 Crème?

You can download Crème 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 Crème?

The hex code is #E3F6EA. In RGB it's 227, 246, 234, and in HSL it's 142°, 51%, 93%.

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