GREENS

Ostrich

#E9EBDC

RGB 233, 235, 220 · HSL 68°, 27%, 89% · CMYK 1, 0, 6, 8

Ostrich is #E9EBDC in HEX — rgb(233, 235, 220), hsl(68°, 27%, 89%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 8%).

Ostrich pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 27%, 89%. 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#E9EBDC

RGB233, 235, 220

HSL68°, 27%, 89%

HSV68°, 6%, 92%

CMYK1, 0, 6, 8

Decimal15330268

CSS RGBrgb(233, 235, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 27%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ostrich W-F-410

Exact match

PPG

Magical Stardust 1123-2

ΔE 0.8 · #EAEADB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Spring 432

ΔE 1.1 · #EDEDDE

Dulux

Green Frost Quarter S20C1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #E5E8D9

Vista Paint

Sweet Spring C-431

ΔE 1.3 · #EDECDC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 1.3 · #E7EBDA

Valspar

Summer Eclipse 7005-24

ΔE 1.4 · #E6E8DB

Sherwin-Williams

Spinach White SW6434

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E8DA

Benjamin Moore

Snow 1513

ΔE 1.7 · #EEECDE

Dunn-Edwards

Whispering Rain DE5533

ΔE 1.8 · #ECECDA

Kilz

White Rocks LG200-01

ΔE 1.9 · #EDF0DF

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 2.2 · #EAEADF

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.4 · #E5E7DC

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.6 · #F0EEE2

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.1 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.7 · #EAEAE4

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

#E9EBDC

#DDDBEB

Analogous

#EBE5DB

#E9EBDC

#E1EBDB

Triadic

#E9EBDC

#DBE9EB

#EBDBE9

Split-Complementary

#E9EBDC

#DBE1EB

#E5DBEB

Tetradic

#E9EBDC

#DBEBE5

#DDDBEB

#EBDBE1

Monochromatic

#ABB37A

#CACFAB

#E9EBDC

#F5F6EF

Rectangle

#E9EBDC

#DBEBDD

#DDDBEB

#EBDBE9

Compound

#E9EBDC

#E1EBDB

#DDDBEB

#E5DBEB

Variations

Lighter

#EDEFE3

#F1F2EA

#F7F7F3

Darker

#C5CAA1

#98A258

#595F32

Saturation

#E5E5E1

#E9EBDB

#F0F5D1

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

17.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9EBDC

#ECE9DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9EBDC

#EBEBDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9EBDC

#EAE9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ostrich 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

#EEDDC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9EBDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE2E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#B4AFCF

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: #E9EBDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9EBDC;

CSS Variable

--color-ostrich: #E9EBDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ostrich': '#E9EBDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9EBDC] text-[#E9EBDC]

SCSS

$ostrich: #E9EBDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9EBDC?

#E9EBDC is Ostrich, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E9EBDC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ostrich?

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

What colors pair well with Ostrich?

Ostrich 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 Ostrich?

You can download Ostrich 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 Ostrich?

The hex code is #E9EBDC. In RGB it's 233, 235, 220, and in HSL it's 68°, 27%, 89%.

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