GREENS

Waterfall Mist

#ECF2EA

RGB 236, 242, 234 · HSL 105°, 24%, 93% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 5

Waterfall Mist is #ECF2EA in HEX — rgb(236, 242, 234), hsl(105°, 24%, 93%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 5%).

Waterfall Mist pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 105°, 24%, 93%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#ECF2EA

RGB236, 242, 234

HSL105°, 24%, 93%

HSV105°, 3%, 95%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 5

Decimal15528682

CSS RGBrgb(236, 242, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 24%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Waterfall Mist K-1277

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Snow 841

ΔE 0.6 · #EBF1EA

IKEA

IKEA020 20

ΔE 0.9 · #ECF4EC

Hallman-Lindsay

Shell Tint 23

ΔE 1 · #ECF0E9

Behr

Snow Leopard 710E-1

ΔE 1.1 · #EDF5ED

Dunn-Edwards

Shadow White DE6281

ΔE 1.2 · #EEF1EA

PPG

Spring Rain 1137-1

ΔE 1.6 · #ECF1EC

Valspar

New Monsoon 7005-21

ΔE 1.6 · #EBEFE5

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 2.1 · #EEF0EB

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 2.4 · #E8EEEA

Sherwin-Williams

Extra White SW7006

ΔE 2.4 · #EEEFEA

Dulux

Mt Aspiring Quarter NZ9H2

ΔE 2.5 · #F2F1E9

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.3 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Bisque .04 Bisque-04

ΔE 3.4 · #E0EDE6

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 3.8 · #F8F8EC

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.8 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECF2EA

#EFE9F1

Analogous

#EFF1E9

#ECF2EA

#E9F1EB

Triadic

#ECF2EA

#E9EBF1

#F1E9EB

Split-Complementary

#ECF2EA

#EBE9F1

#F1E9EF

Tetradic

#ECF2EA

#E9EFF1

#EFE9F1

#F1EBE9

Monochromatic

#95B78A

#C0D4B9

#ECF2EA

#F1F5EF

Rectangle

#ECF2EA

#E9F1EF

#EFE9F1

#F1E9EB

Compound

#ECF2EA

#E9F1EB

#EFE9F1

#F1E9EF

Variations

Lighter

#EFF4ED

#F3F6F2

#F8FAF8

Darker

#B5CEAD

#72A362

#416137

Saturation

#EDEEEC

#EBF1E9

#E8F8E2

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECF2EA

#F1EFEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECF2EA

#F1F1EB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECF2EA

#EDF1F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Waterfall Mist sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#F0E2CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECF2EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE7EF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C7AFCF

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: #ECF2EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECF2EA;

CSS Variable

--color-waterfall-mist: #ECF2EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waterfall-mist': '#ECF2EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECF2EA] text-[#ECF2EA]

SCSS

$waterfall-mist: #ECF2EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECF2EA?

#ECF2EA is Waterfall Mist, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #ECF2EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waterfall Mist?

Waterfall Mist works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Waterfall Mist?

Waterfall Mist pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Waterfall Mist?

You can download Waterfall 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 Waterfall Mist?

The hex code is #ECF2EA. In RGB it's 236, 242, 234, and in HSL it's 105°, 24%, 93%.

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