NEUTRALS

Frothy Surf

#E7EBE6

RGB 231, 235, 230 · HSL 108°, 11%, 91% · CMYK 2, 0, 2, 8

Frothy Surf is #E7EBE6 in HEX — rgb(231, 235, 230), hsl(108°, 11%, 91%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 2%, 8%).

Frothy Surf pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 108°, 11%, 91%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#E7EBE6

RGB231, 235, 230

HSL108°, 11%, 91%

HSV108°, 2%, 92%

CMYK2, 0, 2, 8

Decimal15199206

CSS RGBrgb(231, 235, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(108, 11%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Water Spirit K-863

ΔE 0.6 · #E8ECE6

Valspar

Ivy Shadow 7005-18

ΔE 0.6 · #E5EAE5

Dunn-Edwards

Windy Sky DE6288

ΔE 0.6 · #E8EBE7

Hallman-Lindsay

Sealskin Shadow 446

ΔE 0.7 · #E9ECE6

PPG

Pacific Pearl 1011-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E8EAE6

Benjamin Moore

White 1408

ΔE 0.9 · #EAECE7

Sherwin-Williams

Ceiling Bright White SW7007

ΔE 0.9 · #E9EBE7

Behr

Silver Polish BL-W13

ΔE 1.2 · #E5ECE8

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 1.3 · #E8EEEA

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.4 · #E4E7E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.5 · #EAEAE4

Dulux

Mt Aspiring NZ9H4 · SW1E4

ΔE 1.9 · #E7E7E1

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 2 · #EEF0EB

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.4 · #EAE9E1

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.6 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E7EBE6

#EAE6EB

Analogous

#E9EBE6

#E7EBE6

#E6EBE7

Triadic

#E7EBE6

#E6E7EB

#EBE6E7

Split-Complementary

#E7EBE6

#E7E6EB

#EBE6E9

Tetradic

#E7EBE6

#E6E9EB

#EAE6EB

#EBE7E6

Monochromatic

#95A691

#BEC9BB

#E7EBE6

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#E7EBE6

#E6EBEA

#EAE6EB

#EBE6E7

Compound

#E7EBE6

#E6EBE7

#EAE6EB

#EBE6E9

Variations

Lighter

#EBEFEB

#F0F3F0

#F7F8F6

Darker

#B5C2B2

#768F70

#455441

Saturation

#E8E9E7

#E7EBE6

#E0F5DB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7EBE6

#EAE9E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7EBE6

#EAEAE7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7EBE6

#E8EAEA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Frothy Surf gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#EDDDC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7EBE6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAE2EC

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C9AFCF

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: #E7EBE6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7EBE6;

CSS Variable

--color-frothy-surf: #E7EBE6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frothy-surf': '#E7EBE6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7EBE6] text-[#E7EBE6]

SCSS

$frothy-surf: #E7EBE6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7EBE6?

#E7EBE6 is Frothy Surf, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E7EBE6 warm or cool?

Frothy Surf reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Frothy Surf?

Frothy Surf works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Frothy Surf?

Frothy Surf pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Frothy Surf?

You can download Frothy Surf 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 Frothy Surf?

The hex code is #E7EBE6. In RGB it's 231, 235, 230, and in HSL it's 108°, 11%, 91%.

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