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Just About White

#E9E7DE

RGB 233, 231, 222 · HSL 49°, 20%, 89% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 9

Just About White is #E9E7DE in HEX — rgb(233, 231, 222), hsl(49°, 20%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 9%).

Just About White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 20%, 89%. 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#E9E7DE

RGB233, 231, 222

HSL49°, 20%, 89%

HSV49°, 5%, 91%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 9

Decimal15329246

CSS RGBrgb(233, 231, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 20%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Just About WhiteC-23

Exact match

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PPG

Dogwood Blossom14-24

ΔE 0.5 · #E9E6DD

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Benjamin Moore

BarelyCSP-725

ΔE 0.5 · #E9E7DF

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Dulux

Whisper WhiteSW1C2

ΔE 0.7 · #EBE9E0

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Colorhouse

Imagine .06Imagine-06

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE9E1

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Hallman-Lindsay

Mystic Fog19

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE9E1

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Valspar

Promenade7006-3

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E9E0

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Dunn-Edwards

ChalkyDEC793

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E9E1

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Dutch Boy

Dove WhiteDCP-0018

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E6DF

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Behr

Spun WoolN220-1

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E6DF

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IKEA

IKEA0055

ΔE 1.3 · #EDE8E0

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Sherwin-Williams

AlabasterSW7008

ΔE 1.3 · #EDEAE0

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Kilz

White ModernTB-09

ΔE 1.3 · #EDEAE2

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Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue252

ΔE 1.8 · #E5E7DC

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 2 · #EAEAE4

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RAL

Grey White9002

ΔE 4.7 · #E7EBDA

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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

#E9E7DE

#DDDFE9

Analogous

#E9E1DD

#E9E7DE

#E5E9DD

Triadic

#E9E7DE

#DDE9E7

#E7DDE9

Split-Complementary

#E9E7DE

#DDE5E9

#E1DDE9

Tetradic

#E9E7DE

#DDE9E1

#DDDFE9

#E9DDE5

Monochromatic

#ABA482

#CAC5AF

#E9E7DE

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#E9E7DE

#DFE9DD

#DDDFE9

#E7DDE9

Compound

#E9E7DE

#E5E9DD

#DDDFE9

#E1DDE9

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Just About White run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F3F2ED

Tint #F0EFE9

Tint #EEECE5

Tint #EBE9E1

Base #E9E7DE

Shade #C1BCA2

Shade #9A9168

Shade #605A40

Shade #252218

Variations

Lighter

#EDEBE4

#F1F0EB

#F7F6F4

Darker

#C5BFA6

#988E61

#595338

Saturation

#E5E4E1

#E9E7DD

#F4EED2

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

16.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E7DE

#E9E7DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E7DE

#E7E7DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E7DE

#EAE6E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Just About White 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

#EEDAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E7DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDFE6

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFB5CF

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: #E9E7DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E7DE;

CSS Variable

--color-just-about-white: #E9E7DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'just-about-white': '#E9E7DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E7DE] text-[#E9E7DE]

SCSS

$just-about-white: #E9E7DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E7DE?

#E9E7DE is Just About White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E7DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Just About White?

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

What colors pair well with Just About White?

Just About White 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 Just About White?

You can download Just About White 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 Just About White?

The hex code is #E9E7DE. In RGB it's 233, 231, 222, and in HSL it's 49°, 20%, 89%.

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