NEUTRALS

Coconut Agony

#EBE8E7

RGB 235, 232, 231 · HSL 15°, 9%, 91% · CMYK 0, 1, 2, 8

Coconut Agony is #EBE8E7 in HEX — rgb(235, 232, 231), hsl(15°, 9%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 8%).

Coconut Agony pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 15°, 9%, 91%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#EBE8E7

RGB235, 232, 231

HSL15°, 9%, 91%

HSV15°, 2%, 92%

CMYK0, 1, 2, 8

Decimal15460583

CSS RGBrgb(235, 232, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 9%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oyster 2115-70

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEAE9

PPG

Glacial Ice 1014-1

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE9E7

Dulux

Summer Cloud Half SW1H3

ΔE 1 · #EBEAEA

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1 · #EEE9E7

Valspar

Winter Dawn 7004-1

ΔE 1 · #E8E6E6

Vista Paint

Lilac Breeze K-47

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE7E8

Dunn-Edwards

Lace Veil DE6372

ΔE 1.2 · #ECEBEA

Kilz

Blushing White TB-21

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE7E5

Behr

Patience PR-W11

ΔE 1.4 · #E9E4E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Kiss 1272

ΔE 1.5 · #E8E8E5

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 2.1 · #EDEAE5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.6 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA057 57

ΔE 2.8 · #E4E7E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.8 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 3.6 · #F0F2F1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.2 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EBE8E7

#E6E9EA

Analogous

#EAE6E7

#EBE8E7

#EAE9E6

Triadic

#EBE8E7

#E6EAE7

#E7E6EA

Split-Complementary

#EBE8E7

#E6EAE9

#E6E7EA

Tetradic

#EBE8E7

#E7EAE6

#E6E9EA

#E9E6EA

Monochromatic

#A59793

#C7BFBC

#EBE8E7

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#EBE8E7

#E9EAE6

#E6E9EA

#E7E6EA

Compound

#EBE8E7

#EAE9E6

#E6E9EA

#E6E7EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEECEB

#F2F1F0

#F7F7F6

Darker

#C0B6B3

#8C7973

#524643

Saturation

#E9E8E7

#EAE7E6

#F5E2DC

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE8E7

#E9E9E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE8E7

#E9E9E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE8E7

#EBE8E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Coconut Agony 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

#F0DBC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE8E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDE0ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#AFC7CF

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: #EBE8E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE8E7;

CSS Variable

--color-coconut-agony: #EBE8E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coconut-agony': '#EBE8E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE8E7] text-[#EBE8E7]

SCSS

$coconut-agony: #EBE8E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE8E7?

#EBE8E7 is Coconut Agony, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #EBE8E7 warm or cool?

Coconut Agony reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coconut Agony?

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

What colors pair well with Coconut Agony?

Coconut Agony 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 Coconut Agony?

You can download Coconut Agony 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 Coconut Agony?

The hex code is #EBE8E7. In RGB it's 235, 232, 231, and in HSL it's 15°, 9%, 91%.

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