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White Smoke

#E8E8D7

RGB 232, 232, 215 · HSL 60°, 27%, 88% · CMYK 0, 0, 7, 9

White Smoke is #E8E8D7 in HEX — rgb(232, 232, 215), hsl(60°, 27%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 9%).

White Smoke pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 27%, 88%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E8E8D7

RGB232, 232, 215

HSL60°, 27%, 88%

HSV60°, 7%, 91%

CMYK0, 0, 7, 9

Decimal15263959

CSS RGBrgb(232, 232, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 27%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

White Smoke 1122-1

Exact match

Dulux

Medlar Quarter S18D1Q

ΔE 0.5 · #E8E8D8

Behr

Off White W-F-420

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E9D7

Benjamin Moore

Meadow 936

ΔE 1.1 · #EBEBD9

Valspar

Ocean Buff 7005-7

ΔE 1.1 · #EBEBD9

Vista Paint

Creamy Natural K-966

ΔE 1.5 · #EBE8D9

Dunn-Edwards

Whispering Rain DE5533

ΔE 1.5 · #ECECDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Whitewash 747

ΔE 1.5 · #E9EBD8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 1.6 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE9D8

IKEA

IKEA014 14

ΔE 1.9 · #EEEADA

Kilz

Shea Butter LJ200

ΔE 2 · #EAE5D3

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 2.1 · #E2E2D1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.3 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.3 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#E8E8D7

#D8D8E9

Analogous

#E9E0D8

#E8E8D7

#E0E9D8

Triadic

#E8E8D7

#D8E9E9

#E9D8E9

Split-Complementary

#E8E8D7

#D8E0E9

#E0D8E9

Tetradic

#E8E8D7

#D8E9E0

#D8D8E9

#E9D8E0

Monochromatic

#B1B177

#CDCDA8

#E8E8D7

#F6F6EF

Rectangle

#E8E8D7

#D8E9D8

#D8D8E9

#E9D8E9

Compound

#E8E8D7

#E0E9D8

#D8D8E9

#E0D8E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDEDE0

#F1F1E8

#F6F6F2

Darker

#C9C99E

#A0A057

#5E5E32

Saturation

#E3E3DE

#E9E9D8

#F4F4CD

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E8D7

#EAE7D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E8D7

#E8E8D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E8D7

#E9E5E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

White Smoke brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#EDDBBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E8D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE0E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFAFCF

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: #E8E8D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E8D7;

CSS Variable

--color-white-smoke: #E8E8D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-smoke': '#E8E8D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E8D7] text-[#E8E8D7]

SCSS

$white-smoke: #E8E8D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E8D7?

#E8E8D7 is White Smoke, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E8D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Smoke?

White Smoke works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with White Smoke?

White Smoke pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download White Smoke?

You can download White Smoke 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 White Smoke?

The hex code is #E8E8D7. In RGB it's 232, 232, 215, and in HSL it's 60°, 27%, 88%.

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