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Amazon Mist

#ECECDC

RGB 236, 236, 220 · HSL 60°, 30%, 89% · CMYK 0, 0, 7, 7

Amazon Mist is #ECECDC in HEX — rgb(236, 236, 220), hsl(60°, 30%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 7%).

Amazon Mist pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 30%, 89%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#ECECDC

RGB236, 236, 220

HSL60°, 30%, 89%

HSV60°, 7%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 7, 7

Decimal15527132

CSS RGBrgb(236, 236, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 30%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Valspar

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ΔE 0.8 · #EDEBDB

PPG

Magical Stardust 1123-2

ΔE 0.8 · #EAEADB

Behr

Ostrich W-F-410

ΔE 1 · #E9EBDC

Benjamin Moore

Ancient 935

ΔE 1 · #EFEDDC

Dunn-Edwards

Whispering Rain DE5533

ΔE 1 · #ECECDA

Dulux

Medlar Quarter S18D1Q

ΔE 1.4 · #E8E8D8

IKEA

IKEA014 14

ΔE 1.5 · #EEEADA

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 1.6 · #F0EDDB

Kilz

White Rocks LG200-01

ΔE 1.7 · #EDF0DF

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE9D8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 1.7 · #E7EBDA

Sherwin-Williams

Spinach White SW6434

ΔE 2.4 · #E4E8DA

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.5 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.2 · #EAEAE4

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECECDC

#DBDBEB

Analogous

#EBE3DB

#ECECDC

#E3EBDB

Triadic

#ECECDC

#DBEBEB

#EBDBEB

Split-Complementary

#ECECDC

#DBE3EB

#E3DBEB

Tetradic

#ECECDC

#DBEBE3

#DBDBEB

#EBDBE3

Monochromatic

#B6B677

#D1D1A9

#ECECDC

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#ECECDC

#DBEBDB

#DBDBEB

#EBDBEB

Compound

#ECECDC

#E3EBDB

#DBDBEB

#E3DBEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFEFE2

#F2F2EA

#F7F7F3

Darker

#CDCD9E

#A6A654

#626230

Saturation

#E5E5E0

#EBEBDB

#F5F5D1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECECDC

#EEEBDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECECDC

#ECECDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECECDC

#EDEAEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Amazon Mist brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F0DEC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECECDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE3E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFAFD0

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: #ECECDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECECDC;

CSS Variable

--color-amazon-mist: #ECECDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amazon-mist': '#ECECDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECECDC] text-[#ECECDC]

SCSS

$amazon-mist: #ECECDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECECDC?

#ECECDC is Amazon Mist, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECECDC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amazon Mist?

Amazon Mist works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Amazon Mist?

Amazon Mist pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Amazon Mist?

You can download Amazon Mist 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 Amazon Mist?

The hex code is #ECECDC. In RGB it's 236, 236, 220, and in HSL it's 60°, 30%, 89%.

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