GREENS

Shimmer

#E3F7E2

RGB 227, 247, 226 · HSL 117°, 57%, 93% · CMYK 8, 0, 9, 3

Shimmer is #E3F7E2 in HEX — rgb(227, 247, 226), hsl(117°, 57%, 93%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 9%, 3%).

Shimmer pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 117°, 57%, 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#E3F7E2

RGB227, 247, 226

HSL117°, 57%, 93%

HSV117°, 9%, 97%

CMYK8, 0, 9, 3

Decimal14940130

CSS RGBrgb(227, 247, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(117, 57%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shimmer 450E-1

Exact match

Dulux

Carolina Quarter S23H1Q

ΔE 1 · #E3F5E1

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2032-70

ΔE 1.8 · #E8F7E2

Dunn-Edwards

Mojito DE5603

ΔE 2.3 · #E4F3E0

Vista Paint

Flowing Green K-318

ΔE 2.3 · #E2F2DB

Valspar

Mint Hint 6004-9A

ΔE 2.6 · #DFF2E1

PPG

Dewmist Delight 1225-2

ΔE 3.2 · #DCEEDB

Colorhouse

Air .05 Air-05

ΔE 3.6 · #E7FCED

Hallman-Lindsay

Maison Verte 761

ΔE 3.8 · #E5F0D9

IKEA

IKEA131 131

ΔE 6 · #E3ECDE

Kilz

Forest Light LG220-01

ΔE 6.1 · #E1E9D1

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.7 · #E7EBDA

Sherwin-Williams

Mint Condition SW6743

ΔE 7.1 · #D1E3D2

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 7.8 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 9.2 · #E5E7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.9 · #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

#E3F7E2

#F6E3F7

Analogous

#EEF7E3

#E3F7E2

#E3F7EC

Triadic

#E3F7E2

#E3E4F7

#F7E3E4

Split-Complementary

#E3F7E2

#ECE3F7

#F7E3EE

Tetradic

#E3F7E2

#E3EEF7

#F6E3F7

#F7ECE3

Monochromatic

#70D66B

#AAE7A7

#E3F7E2

#ECFAEB

Rectangle

#E3F7E2

#E3F7F6

#F6E3F7

#F7E3E4

Compound

#E3F7E2

#E3F7EC

#F6E3F7

#F7E3EE

Variations

Lighter

#E9F9E9

#F0F9EF

#F7FBF6

Darker

#9BE597

#3CD134

#1F7E1A

Saturation

#EAF0EA

#E4F7E3

#E1FBDF

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3F7E2

#F2EFE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3F7E2

#F4F4E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3F7E2

#E5F3F5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shimmer 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

#EAE6C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3F7E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7EBE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDE9

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.

#DBA0DE

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: #E3F7E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3F7E2;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmer: #E3F7E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmer': '#E3F7E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3F7E2] text-[#E3F7E2]

SCSS

$shimmer: #E3F7E2;

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#ECF7E0 · ΔE 3.4

Daiquiri Ice

#E5F1E2 · ΔE 4.4

Lime Froth

#EFF8DF · ΔE 4.5

Fresh Mint

#DCF6E9 · ΔE 4.6

Crème de Mint

#E2F5E9 · ΔE 4.7

Reflection

#D4EBDA · ΔE 4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3F7E2?

#E3F7E2 is Shimmer, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E3F7E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Shimmer?

Shimmer 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 Shimmer?

You can download Shimmer 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 Shimmer?

The hex code is #E3F7E2. In RGB it's 227, 247, 226, and in HSL it's 117°, 57%, 93%.

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