GREENS

Black Squeeze

#E5E6DF

RGB 229, 230, 223 · HSL 69°, 12%, 89% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 10

Black Squeeze is #E5E6DF in HEX — rgb(229, 230, 223), hsl(69°, 12%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 10%).

Black Squeeze pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 12%, 89%. 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#E5E6DF

RGB229, 230, 223

HSL69°, 12%, 89%

HSV69°, 3%, 90%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 10

Decimal15066847

CSS RGBrgb(229, 230, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 12%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aoraki NZ9H5

ΔE 0.4 · #E4E6DF

Kilz

Alaska RJ120

ΔE 0.7 · #E5E5DF

Behr

Spun Wool N220-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E7E6DF

Sherwin-Williams

Spare White SW6203

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E4DD

Valspar

Mineral Ash 7006-19

ΔE 0.7 · #E6E5DE

PPG

Willow Springs 1007-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E6E0

Benjamin Moore

White 2137-70

ΔE 1 · #E7E9E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Just About White 24

ΔE 1 · #E8E8E0

Vista Paint

Barely White C-20

ΔE 1.1 · #E2E3DC

Dunn-Edwards

Chalky DEC793

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E9E1

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.5 · #EAE9E1

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.5 · #E9E6DF

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.6 · #EAEAE4

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.7 · #E4E7E3

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.1 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.4 · #E7EBDA

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

#E5E6DF

#E1E0E6

Analogous

#E6E4E0

#E5E6DF

#E2E6E0

Triadic

#E5E6DF

#E0E5E6

#E6E0E5

Split-Complementary

#E5E6DF

#E0E2E6

#E4E0E6

Tetradic

#E5E6DF

#E0E6E4

#E1E0E6

#E6E0E2

Monochromatic

#9FA38A

#C2C5B5

#E5E6DF

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#E5E6DF

#E0E6E1

#E1E0E6

#E6E0E5

Compound

#E5E6DF

#E2E6E0

#E1E0E6

#E4E0E6

Variations

Lighter

#EAEBE6

#EFF0EC

#F6F6F4

Darker

#BCBFAC

#888D6C

#50533F

Saturation

#E4E4E2

#E5E6E0

#EEF3D3

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E6DF

#E7E5E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E6DF

#E6E6E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E6DF

#E6E5E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Black Squeeze 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

#EBD9C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E6DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DEE7

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.

#B4AFCF

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: #E5E6DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E6DF;

CSS Variable

--color-black-squeeze: #E5E6DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'black-squeeze': '#E5E6DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E6DF] text-[#E5E6DF]

SCSS

$black-squeeze: #E5E6DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E6DF?

#E5E6DF is Black Squeeze, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E5E6DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Black Squeeze?

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

What colors pair well with Black Squeeze?

Black Squeeze 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 Black Squeeze?

You can download Black Squeeze 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 Black Squeeze?

The hex code is #E5E6DF. In RGB it's 229, 230, 223, and in HSL it's 69°, 12%, 89%.

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