GREENS

Chestnut White

#EAF1E6

RGB 234, 241, 230 · HSL 98°, 28%, 92% · CMYK 3, 0, 5, 5

Chestnut White is #EAF1E6 in HEX — rgb(234, 241, 230), hsl(98°, 28%, 92%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 5%, 5%).

Chestnut White pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 98°, 28%, 92%. 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#EAF1E6

RGB234, 241, 230

HSL98°, 28%, 92%

HSV98°, 5%, 95%

CMYK3, 0, 5, 5

Decimal15397350

CSS RGBrgb(234, 241, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 28%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Trellis DE5651

ΔE 1 · #EAEFE5

PPG

Alaskan Mist 1224-1

ΔE 1.1 · #ECF0E5

IKEA

IKEA017 17

ΔE 1.2 · #EEF3E7

Vista Paint

Aurora Splendor K-1276

ΔE 1.2 · #E8F2E8

Valspar

New Monsoon 7005-21

ΔE 1.3 · #EBEFE5

Behr

Winter Glaze 430E-1

ΔE 1.4 · #ECF4E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Thoughts 698

ΔE 1.5 · #E5EDE2

Kilz

Spring Breeze LF200-01

ΔE 2 · #EEF0E3

Benjamin Moore

Snow 841

ΔE 2.1 · #EBF1EA

Dulux

Mystified Quarter S23D1Q

ΔE 2.8 · #E1EBDE

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 3.3 · #F0EEE2

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 3.6 · #E5E7DC

Sherwin-Williams

Spinach White SW6434

ΔE 3.6 · #E4E8DA

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.9 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 3.9 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#EAF1E6

#ECE5F0

Analogous

#EFF0E5

#EAF1E6

#E5F0E6

Triadic

#EAF1E6

#E5E9F0

#F0E5E9

Split-Complementary

#EAF1E6

#E6E5F0

#F0E5EF

Tetradic

#EAF1E6

#E5EFF0

#ECE5F0

#F0E6E5

Monochromatic

#97B983

#C0D5B4

#EAF1E6

#F1F6EF

Rectangle

#EAF1E6

#E5F0EC

#ECE5F0

#F0E5E9

Compound

#EAF1E6

#E5F0E6

#ECE5F0

#F0E5EF

Variations

Lighter

#EDF3EA

#F2F6F0

#F7F9F6

Darker

#B6CFA8

#77A85A

#456333

Saturation

#EAECE9

#E9F0E5

#E7F8DE

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

1.15:1

Fail

vs Black

18.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAF1E6

#F0EEE7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAF1E6

#F0F0E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAF1E6

#EBEFF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chestnut White 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

#EFE1C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAF1E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCE6EC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#C4AFCF

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: #EAF1E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAF1E6;

CSS Variable

--color-chestnut-white: #EAF1E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chestnut-white': '#EAF1E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAF1E6] text-[#EAF1E6]

SCSS

$chestnut-white: #EAF1E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAF1E6?

#EAF1E6 is Chestnut White, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #EAF1E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chestnut White?

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

What colors pair well with Chestnut White?

Chestnut White 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 Chestnut White?

You can download Chestnut 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 Chestnut White?

The hex code is #EAF1E6. In RGB it's 234, 241, 230, and in HSL it's 98°, 28%, 92%.

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