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Sublime

#ECEDE0

RGB 236, 237, 224 · HSL 65°, 27%, 90% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 7

Sublime is #ECEDE0 in HEX — rgb(236, 237, 224), hsl(65°, 27%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 7%).

Sublime pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 27%, 90%. 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#ECEDE0

RGB236, 237, 224

HSL65°, 27%, 90%

HSV65°, 5%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 7

Decimal15527392

CSS RGBrgb(236, 237, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 27%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sublime 412

Exact match

PPG

Ageless 1123-1

ΔE 0.5 · #ECECDF

Vista Paint

Sublime C-411

ΔE 0.6 · #EEEEE1

Behr

Picket Fence White BXC-32

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEFE2

Kilz

Spring Breeze LF200-01

ΔE 1 · #EEF0E3

Benjamin Moore

Snow 1513

ΔE 1.2 · #EEECDE

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 1.3 · #F0EEE2

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 1.4 · #EAEADF

Valspar

Statuesque 7002-5

ΔE 1.5 · #F0EDE0

Dulux

White Verdict Half SW1D2

ΔE 1.8 · #EEEBE0

Dunn-Edwards

Moonlight DE6246

ΔE 2 · #F2F1E6

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 2.1 · #F0ECE1

Sherwin-Williams

Alabaster SW7008

ΔE 2.2 · #EDEAE0

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.4 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 2.6 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #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

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

#ECEDE0

#E0DFEC

Analogous

#ECE7DF

#ECEDE0

#E4ECDF

Triadic

#ECEDE0

#DFEBEC

#ECDFEB

Split-Complementary

#ECEDE0

#DFE4EC

#E7DFEC

Tetradic

#ECEDE0

#DFECE7

#E0DFEC

#ECDFE4

Monochromatic

#B0B57D

#CED0AE

#ECEDE0

#F5F6EF

Rectangle

#ECEDE0

#DFECE0

#E0DFEC

#ECDFEB

Compound

#ECEDE0

#E4ECDF

#E0DFEC

#E7DFEC

Variations

Lighter

#EFF0E5

#F3F3EC

#F7F8F4

Darker

#C8CCA3

#9DA459

#5C6033

Saturation

#E7E8E3

#EBECDF

#F3F6D5

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECEDE0

#EEECE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECEDE0

#EDEDE2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECEDE0

#EDEBEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sublime 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

#F0DEC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECEDE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE3E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#B2AFCF

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: #ECEDE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECEDE0;

CSS Variable

--color-sublime: #ECEDE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sublime': '#ECEDE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECEDE0] text-[#ECEDE0]

SCSS

$sublime: #ECEDE0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECEDE0?

#ECEDE0 is Sublime, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECEDE0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sublime?

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

What colors pair well with Sublime?

Sublime 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 Sublime?

You can download Sublime 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 Sublime?

The hex code is #ECEDE0. In RGB it's 236, 237, 224, and in HSL it's 65°, 27%, 90%.

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