GREENS

Paper

#E9EAE2

RGB 233, 234, 226 · HSL 67°, 16%, 90% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 8

Paper is #E9EAE2 in HEX — rgb(233, 234, 226), hsl(67°, 16%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 8%).

Paper pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 16%, 90%. 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#E9EAE2

RGB233, 234, 226

HSL67°, 16%, 90%

HSV67°, 3%, 92%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 8

Decimal15330018

CSS RGBrgb(233, 234, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 16%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Paper CSP-485

Exact match

Vista Paint

White Mountain K-1268

ΔE 0.4 · #E8E9E1

Dunn-Edwards

Chalky DEC793

ΔE 0.5 · #E9E9E1

Valspar

Hailstorm Gray 7006-21

ΔE 0.5 · #E9E9E1

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE9E1

Dulux

White Exchange Quarter SW1D3

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE9E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Just About White 24

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E8E0

Behr

Irish Mist 790C-1

ΔE 0.7 · #EBECE4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.1 · #EAEAE4

PPG

Gypsum 1006-1

ΔE 1.5 · #EEEDE4

Kilz

White RJ110

ΔE 1.5 · #EDEAE2

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 1.6 · #EAEADF

Sherwin-Williams

Pure White SW7005

ΔE 1.6 · #EDECE6

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E6DF

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.8 · #E7EBDA

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

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

#E9EAE2

#E2E1EA

Analogous

#EAE6E1

#E9EAE2

#E5EAE1

Triadic

#E9EAE2

#E1E9EA

#EAE1E9

Split-Complementary

#E9EAE2

#E1E5EA

#E6E1EA

Tetradic

#E9EAE2

#E1EAE6

#E2E1EA

#EAE1E5

Monochromatic

#A6A989

#C7C9B5

#E9EAE2

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#E9EAE2

#E1EAE2

#E2E1EA

#EAE1E9

Compound

#E9EAE2

#E5EAE1

#E2E1EA

#E6E1EA

Variations

Lighter

#EDEEE7

#F1F2EE

#F7F7F5

Darker

#C1C4AC

#8F9468

#54573C

Saturation

#E6E7E4

#E9EAE1

#F1F4D7

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9EAE2

#EBE9E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9EAE2

#EAEAE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9EAE2

#EAE9E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Paper 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

#EEDCC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9EAE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE1E9

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.

#B3AFCF

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: #E9EAE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9EAE2;

CSS Variable

--color-paper: #E9EAE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paper': '#E9EAE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9EAE2] text-[#E9EAE2]

SCSS

$paper: #E9EAE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9EAE2?

#E9EAE2 is Paper, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E9EAE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paper?

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

What colors pair well with Paper?

Paper 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 Paper?

You can download Paper 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 Paper?

The hex code is #E9EAE2. In RGB it's 233, 234, 226, and in HSL it's 67°, 16%, 90%.

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