WHITES

Bright Grey

#EBECF0

RGB 235, 236, 240 · HSL 228°, 14%, 93% · CMYK 2, 2, 0, 6

Bright Grey is #EBECF0 in HEX — rgb(235, 236, 240), hsl(228°, 14%, 93%), cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 6%).

Bright Grey pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 228°, 14%, 93%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on trim, ceilings, primary walls — where you want light to bounce and breathe. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#EBECF0

RGB235, 236, 240

HSL228°, 14%, 93%

HSV228°, 2%, 94%

CMYK2, 2, 0, 6

Decimal15461616

CSS RGBrgb(235, 236, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 14%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Springtime Rain DEW389

ΔE 1 · #EBEEF3

Vista Paint

Loyalist K-87

ΔE 1.2 · #E8E9EC

Behr

Timeless Day 670E-1

ΔE 1.3 · #EFEFF4

PPG

Windswept 1164-1

ΔE 1.5 · #E8ECEE

Benjamin Moore

Polar 2069-70

ΔE 1.8 · #E9E9F0

Dulux

Snowy Summit SP2A6

ΔE 1.9 · #E5EBEF

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E4E8EC

Valspar

Blue Kiss 7004-11

ΔE 2.1 · #EBEDED

Hallman-Lindsay

Melting Glacier 600

ΔE 2.7 · #ECEEED

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 3.2 · #F0F2F1

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 3.3 · #E1E4E6

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3.5 · #F4F4F4

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 3.6 · #E1E6E6

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3.8 · #EEE9E7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.1 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EBECF0

#F0EFEB

Analogous

#EBEEF0

#EBECF0

#ECEBF0

Triadic

#EBECF0

#F0EBEC

#ECF0EB

Split-Complementary

#EBECF0

#F0ECEB

#EEF0EB

Tetradic

#EBECF0

#F0EBEE

#F0EFEB

#EBF0EC

Monochromatic

#9399AE

#BFC2CF

#EBECF0

#F0F1F4

Rectangle

#EBECF0

#EFEBF0

#F0EFEB

#ECF0EB

Compound

#EBECF0

#ECEBF0

#F0EFEB

#EEF0EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFF0F3

#F3F4F6

#F8F8F9

Darker

#B4B8C7

#6F7796

#404558

Saturation

#ECEDEE

#EBECF0

#E3E7F7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms

Best Uses

trim, ceilings, primary walls

Pairs With

natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBECF0

#EBECF1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBECF0

#ECECEF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBECF0

#EBEDEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Clean · Expansive

Bright Grey isn't one color — it's a spectrum of undertones. The right white makes walls feel taller, light feel softer, and trim feel intentional. Test it against the actual light your room gets, not in the showroom.

SymbolismLight, purity, possibility

PersonalityQuiet, fresh, considered

trimceilinglightfreshexpansiveclean

How it looks under different light

#F0DECF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBECF0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDE3F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#CFC9AF

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: #EBECF0;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBECF0;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-grey: #EBECF0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-grey': '#EBECF0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBECF0] text-[#EBECF0]

SCSS

$bright-grey: #EBECF0;

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#E8E8EF · ΔE 2.0

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#EBE9EA · ΔE 2.1

Feathered Violet

#E9E7E8 · ΔE 2.5

Lily White

#E3E9EB · ΔE 2.5

Misty Gray

#E8EBEA · ΔE 2.8

Oyster

#ECE9E8 · ΔE 3.1

Whisper Violet

#E5E5ED · ΔE 3.1

Dreamy Cloud

#E5E3E7 · ΔE 3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBECF0?

#EBECF0 is Bright Grey, a light white with a cool undertone.

Is #EBECF0 warm or cool?

Bright Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bright Grey?

Bright Grey works well in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for trim, ceilings, primary walls.

What colors pair well with Bright Grey?

Bright Grey pairs naturally with natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bright Grey?

You can download Bright Grey 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 Bright Grey?

The hex code is #EBECF0. In RGB it's 235, 236, 240, and in HSL it's 228°, 14%, 93%.

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