GREENS

Minimalistic

#E9ECE5

RGB 233, 236, 229 · HSL 86°, 16%, 91% · CMYK 1, 0, 3, 7

Minimalistic is #E9ECE5 in HEX — rgb(233, 236, 229), hsl(86°, 16%, 91%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 7%).

Minimalistic pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 16%, 91%. 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#E9ECE5

RGB233, 236, 229

HSL86°, 16%, 91%

HSV86°, 3%, 93%

CMYK1, 0, 3, 7

Decimal15330533

CSS RGBrgb(233, 236, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 16%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sealskin Shadow C-445

ΔE 0.5 · #E9ECE4

Hallman-Lindsay

Sealskin Shadow 446

ΔE 0.5 · #E9ECE6

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2140-70

ΔE 0.7 · #E8EAE3

Dunn-Edwards

Hurricane Mist DEW371

ΔE 0.9 · #EBEEE8

Behr

Irish Mist 790C-1

ΔE 0.9 · #EBECE4

Valspar

Paramount White 7006-22

ΔE 1.2 · #ECECE4

Dulux

Mt Aspiring Half NZ9H3

ΔE 1.3 · #EDEDE5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.3 · #EAEAE4

PPG

Pegasus 1010-1

ΔE 1.5 · #E8E9E4

Sherwin-Williams

Pure White SW7005

ΔE 1.6 · #EDECE6

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.7 · #EAE9E1

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 1.9 · #E8EEEA

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 1.9 · #EEF0EB

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.3 · #E4E7E3

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.7 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.9 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E9ECE5

#E8E4EC

Analogous

#ECEBE4

#E9ECE5

#E5ECE4

Triadic

#E9ECE5

#E4E9EC

#ECE4E9

Split-Complementary

#E9ECE5

#E4E5EC

#EBE4EC

Tetradic

#E9ECE5

#E4ECEB

#E8E4EC

#ECE4E5

Monochromatic

#9EAB8C

#C3CCB8

#E9ECE5

#F3F4F0

Rectangle

#E9ECE5

#E4ECE8

#E8E4EC

#ECE4E9

Compound

#E9ECE5

#E5ECE4

#E8E4EC

#EBE4EC

Variations

Lighter

#EDF0EA

#F1F3EF

#F7F8F6

Darker

#BBC5AE

#839669

#4C583D

Saturation

#E8E9E7

#E9ECE4

#EAF5DB

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9ECE5

#ECEAE6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9ECE5

#EBEBE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9ECE5

#EAEBEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Minimalistic 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

#EEDEC7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9ECE5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE3EB

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.

#BDAFCF

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: #E9ECE5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9ECE5;

CSS Variable

--color-minimalistic: #E9ECE5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'minimalistic': '#E9ECE5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9ECE5] text-[#E9ECE5]

SCSS

$minimalistic: #E9ECE5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9ECE5?

#E9ECE5 is Minimalistic, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E9ECE5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Minimalistic?

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

What colors pair well with Minimalistic?

Minimalistic 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 Minimalistic?

You can download Minimalistic 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 Minimalistic?

The hex code is #E9ECE5. In RGB it's 233, 236, 229, and in HSL it's 86°, 16%, 91%.

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