NEUTRALS

White

#EAECE7

RGB 234, 236, 231 · HSL 84°, 12%, 92% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 7

White is #EAECE7 in HEX — rgb(234, 236, 231), hsl(84°, 12%, 92%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 7%).

White pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 84°, 12%, 92%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#EAECE7

RGB234, 236, 231

HSL84°, 12%, 92%

HSV84°, 2%, 93%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 7

Decimal15396071

CSS RGBrgb(234, 236, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 12%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

White 1408

Exact match

Valspar

Blanched Pine 7005-15

ΔE 0.4 · #EBECE7

Sherwin-Williams

Ceiling Bright White SW7007

ΔE 0.6 · #E9EBE7

Hallman-Lindsay

Sealskin Shadow 446

ΔE 0.6 · #E9ECE6

Vista Paint

Birch Bay K-1267

ΔE 0.7 · #ECEEE9

Dunn-Edwards

Windy Sky DE6288

ΔE 0.7 · #E8EBE7

PPG

Pacific Pearl 1011-1

ΔE 0.8 · #E8EAE6

Behr

Gallery White PPU12-12

ΔE 1 · #EAEAE6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.1 · #EAEAE4

Dulux

Casper White Quarter SW1H4

ΔE 1.2 · #EDECE6

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 1.4 · #EEF0EB

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 1.6 · #E8EEEA

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 1.9 · #E4E7E3

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.1 · #EAE9E1

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.7 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.1 · #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

#EAECE7

#EAE8ED

Analogous

#EDEDE8

#EAECE7

#E9EDE8

Triadic

#EAECE7

#E8EBED

#EDE8EB

Split-Complementary

#EAECE7

#E8E9ED

#EDE8ED

Tetradic

#EAECE7

#E8EDED

#EAE8ED

#EDE8E9

Monochromatic

#A0AA92

#C6CBBD

#EAECE7

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#EAECE7

#E8EDEA

#EAE8ED

#EDE8EB

Compound

#EAECE7

#E9EDE8

#EAE8ED

#EDE8ED

Variations

Lighter

#EFF1ED

#F3F4F2

#F8F8F7

Darker

#BDC4B3

#849270

#4D5541

Saturation

#EBEBEA

#EBEDE8

#EDF6DF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAECE7

#ECEBE8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAECE7

#ECECE8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAECE7

#EAEBEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

White gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#EFDEC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAECE7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCE3ED

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.

#BCAFCF

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: #EAECE7;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAECE7;

CSS Variable

--color-white: #EAECE7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white': '#EAECE7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAECE7] text-[#EAECE7]

SCSS

$white: #EAECE7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAECE7?

#EAECE7 is White, a light neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #EAECE7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White?

White works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with White?

White pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download White?

You can download 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 White?

The hex code is #EAECE7. In RGB it's 234, 236, 231, and in HSL it's 84°, 12%, 92%.

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