GREENS

Calm Thoughts

#E5EDE2

RGB 229, 237, 226 · HSL 104°, 23%, 91% · CMYK 3, 0, 5, 7

Calm Thoughts is #E5EDE2 in HEX — rgb(229, 237, 226), hsl(104°, 23%, 91%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 5%, 7%).

Calm Thoughts pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 104°, 23%, 91%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E5EDE2
RGB229, 237, 226
HSL104°, 23%, 91%
HSV104°, 5%, 93%
CMYK3, 0, 5, 7
Decimal15068642
CSS RGBrgb(229, 237, 226)
CSS HSLhsl(104, 23%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Thoughts 698

Exact match

Valspar

Acropolis 7005-4

ΔE 0.9 · #E6ECE2

Vista Paint

Calm Thoughts C-697

ΔE 1.1 · #E4EDE0

PPG

Green Whisper 1131-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E3EEE3

Behr

Winds Breath GR-W6

ΔE 1.1 · #E3ECE3

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Path DE5644

ΔE 1.3 · #E4EFE5

Dulux

Mystified Quarter S23D1Q

ΔE 1.6 · #E1EBDE

IKEA

IKEA131 131

ΔE 1.7 · #E3ECDE

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 463

ΔE 1.9 · #E3E8DD

Sherwin-Williams

White Mint SW6441

ΔE 2.4 · #E0E7DA

Kilz

Touch Of Lime RG200-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E1E6DC

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.7 · #E5E7DC

Colorhouse

Bisque .04 Bisque-04

ΔE 2.7 · #E0EDE6

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 3.3 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#E5EDE2
#EBE3ED

Analogous

#EBEDE3
#E5EDE2
#E3EDE5

Triadic

#E5EDE2
#E3E6ED
#EDE3E6

Split-Complementary

#E5EDE2
#E5E3ED
#EDE3EB

Tetradic

#E5EDE2
#E3EBED
#EBE3ED
#EDE5E3

Monochromatic

#91B285
#BBD0B4
#E5EDE2
#F1F5EF
#F1F5EF

Rectangle

#E5EDE2
#E3EDEB
#EBE3ED
#EDE3E6

Compound

#E5EDE2
#E3EDE5
#EBE3ED
#EDE3EB

Variations

Lighter

#EBF1E8
#F0F4EF
#F6F8F6

Darker

#B2CAA9
#71A05F
#415E37

Saturation

#E7EAE6
#E6EDE3
#E1F6DA

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)

Aa

vs White

1.20:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

17.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5EDE2
#EBE9E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5EDE2
#ECECE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5EDE2
#E6EBEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calm Thoughts 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

#EBDEC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5EDE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8E3E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#C7AFCF

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

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: #E5EDE2;
CSS — background 
background-color: #E5EDE2;
CSS Variable 
--color-calm-thoughts: #E5EDE2;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'calm-thoughts': '#E5EDE2' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#E5EDE2] text-[#E5EDE2]
SCSS 
$calm-thoughts: #E5EDE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5EDE2?

#E5EDE2 is Calm Thoughts, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E5EDE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calm Thoughts?

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

What colors pair well with Calm Thoughts?

Calm Thoughts 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 Calm Thoughts?

You can download Calm Thoughts 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 Calm Thoughts?

The hex code is #E5EDE2. In RGB it's 229, 237, 226, and in HSL it's 104°, 23%, 91%.

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