GREENS

Sterling Shadow

#E9EBDE

RGB 233, 235, 222 · HSL 69°, 25%, 90% · CMYK 1, 0, 6, 8

Sterling Shadow is #E9EBDE in HEX — rgb(233, 235, 222), hsl(69°, 25%, 90%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 8%).

Sterling Shadow pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 25%, 90%. 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#E9EBDE

RGB233, 235, 222

HSL69°, 25%, 90%

HSV69°, 6%, 92%

CMYK1, 0, 6, 8

Decimal15330270

CSS RGBrgb(233, 235, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 25%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sterling Shadow 1126-1

Exact match

Behr

Sand Drift N310-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E9DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sublime 412

ΔE 0.9 · #ECEDE0

Kilz

Dusty Miller LG190-01

ΔE 1.1 · #EAEBE0

Valspar

Summer Eclipse 7005-24

ΔE 1.1 · #E6E8DB

Vista Paint

Spinney Mountain K-879

ΔE 1.2 · #E7ECE0

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 1.3 · #EAEADF

Sherwin-Williams

Spinach White SW6434

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E8DA

Dulux

Green Frost Quarter S20C1Q

ΔE 1.6 · #E5E8D9

Benjamin Moore

Snow 1513

ΔE 1.7 · #EEECDE

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 1.7 · #E5E7DC

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.1 · #F0EEE2

Dunn-Edwards

Abstract White DE6232

ΔE 2.2 · #EDE9DD

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 2.2 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 2.6 · #F0ECE1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #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

#E9EBDE

#E1DFEC

Analogous

#ECE7DF

#E9EBDE

#E4ECDF

Triadic

#E9EBDE

#DFEAEC

#ECDFEA

Split-Complementary

#E9EBDE

#DFE4EC

#E7DFEC

Tetradic

#E9EBDE

#DFECE7

#E1DFEC

#ECDFE4

Monochromatic

#ABB380

#CACFAF

#E9EBDE

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#E9EBDE

#DFECE1

#E1DFEC

#ECDFEA

Compound

#E9EBDE

#E4ECDF

#E1DFEC

#E7DFEC

Variations

Lighter

#EEF0E6

#F2F3EC

#F7F8F5

Darker

#C5CAA5

#97A15C

#585F34

Saturation

#E7E7E4

#EAECDF

#F1F5D6

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

17.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9EBDE

#ECE9DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9EBDE

#EBEBE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9EBDE

#EAE9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sterling Shadow 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

#EEDDC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9EBDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE2E6

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.

#F7F8F7

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: #E9EBDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9EBDE;

CSS Variable

--color-sterling-shadow: #E9EBDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sterling-shadow': '#E9EBDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9EBDE] text-[#E9EBDE]

SCSS

$sterling-shadow: #E9EBDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9EBDE?

#E9EBDE is Sterling Shadow, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E9EBDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sterling Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Sterling Shadow?

Sterling Shadow 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 Sterling Shadow?

You can download Sterling Shadow 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 Sterling Shadow?

The hex code is #E9EBDE. In RGB it's 233, 235, 222, and in HSL it's 69°, 25%, 90%.

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