NEUTRALS

Poplar Kitten

#ECE9E9

RGB 236, 233, 233 · HSL 0°, 7%, 92% · CMYK 0, 1, 1, 7

Poplar Kitten is #ECE9E9 in HEX — rgb(236, 233, 233), hsl(0°, 7%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 7%).

Poplar Kitten pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 7%, 92%. 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#ECE9E9

RGB236, 233, 233

HSL0°, 7%, 92%

HSV0°, 1%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 1, 7

Decimal15526377

CSS RGBrgb(236, 233, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 7%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oyster 2115-70

ΔE 0.6 · #EDEAE9

Dulux

Summer Cloud Half SW1H3

ΔE 0.7 · #EBEAEA

Vista Paint

Lilac Breeze K-47

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE7E8

Dunn-Edwards

Lace Veil DE6372

ΔE 1 · #ECEBEA

PPG

Coronation 1248-1

ΔE 1.1 · #EDECEC

Valspar

Winter Dawn 7004-1

ΔE 1.2 · #E8E6E6

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1.3 · #EEE9E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Crescent Moon 1230

ΔE 1.5 · #EFE8E9

Behr

Tailors Chalk N170-1

ΔE 1.5 · #F0ECEA

Kilz

Blushing White TB-21

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE7E5

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 2.6 · #EDEAE5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.9 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 3.1 · #F2F1EE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.3 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 3.3 · #F0F2F1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3.8 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECE9E9

#E9ECEC

Analogous

#ECE9EB

#ECE9E9

#ECEBE9

Triadic

#ECE9E9

#E9ECE9

#E9E9EC

Split-Complementary

#ECE9E9

#E9ECEB

#E9EBEC

Tetradic

#ECE9E9

#EBECE9

#E9ECEC

#EBE9EC

Monochromatic

#A59797

#C8C0C0

#ECE9E9

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#ECE9E9

#ECECE9

#E9ECEC

#E9E9EC

Compound

#ECE9E9

#ECEBE9

#E9ECEC

#E9EBEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EEEE

#F3F2F2

#F8F8F8

Darker

#C1B7B7

#8B7777

#514545

Saturation

#EBEAEA

#ECE9E9

#F6E0E0

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE9E9

#EAEAEA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE9E9

#EAEAE9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE9E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Poplar Kitten 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

#F0DBCA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE9E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE0EE

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.

#AFCFCF

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: #ECE9E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE9E9;

CSS Variable

--color-poplar-kitten: #ECE9E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poplar-kitten': '#ECE9E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE9E9] text-[#ECE9E9]

SCSS

$poplar-kitten: #ECE9E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE9E9?

#ECE9E9 is Poplar Kitten, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #ECE9E9 warm or cool?

Poplar Kitten reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Poplar Kitten?

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

What colors pair well with Poplar Kitten?

Poplar Kitten 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 Poplar Kitten?

You can download Poplar Kitten 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 Poplar Kitten?

The hex code is #ECE9E9. In RGB it's 236, 233, 233, and in HSL it's 0°, 7%, 92%.

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