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Cozy White

#EDE8DC

RGB 237, 232, 220 · HSL 42°, 32%, 90% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 7

Cozy White is #EDE8DC in HEX — rgb(237, 232, 220), hsl(42°, 32%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 7%).

Cozy White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 32%, 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#EDE8DC

RGB237, 232, 220

HSL42°, 32%, 90%

HSV42°, 7%, 93%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 7

Decimal15591644

CSS RGBrgb(237, 232, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 32%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Cozy White 3008-10C

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hint Of Vanilla 1

ΔE 0.4 · #EEE8DC

Behr

Ivory Palace PPU10-14

ΔE 0.4 · #EEE9DD

Dunn-Edwards

Abstract White DE6232

ΔE 0.5 · #EDE9DD

PPG

Cream Puff 1078-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EEE9DC

Vista Paint

Child of Heaven C-3

ΔE 0.7 · #EFEADE

Sherwin-Williams

Downy SW7002

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE8DD

Kilz

Himalaya LJ240

ΔE 0.9 · #F0EADE

Benjamin Moore

Dove 960

ΔE 1 · #EAE7DC

Dulux

Stowe White SW1E9

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE7D9

IKEA

IKEA006 6

ΔE 1.3 · #EEE7DD

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.5 · #F0ECE1

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.2 · #F0EEE2

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 2.6 · #EDE9D8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.2 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EDE8DC

#DDE2EE

Analogous

#EEE1DD

#EDE8DC

#EAEEDD

Triadic

#EDE8DC

#DDEEE9

#E9DDEE

Split-Complementary

#EDE8DC

#DDEAEE

#E1DDEE

Tetradic

#EDE8DC

#DDEEE1

#DDE2EE

#EEDDEA

Monochromatic

#BAA678

#D4C7AB

#EDE8DC

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#EDE8DC

#E2EEDD

#DDE2EE

#E9DDEE

Compound

#EDE8DC

#EAEEDD

#DDE2EE

#E1DDEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1EDE4

#F4F1EC

#F8F7F4

Darker

#D0C1A0

#AB9052

#64542E

Saturation

#E8E6E3

#EEE9DD

#F6ECD5

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE8DC

#ECE9DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE8DC

#E9E9DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE8DC

#EEE6E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cozy White 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

#F1DBC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE8DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE0E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AEB8D1

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: #EDE8DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE8DC;

CSS Variable

--color-cozy-white: #EDE8DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cozy-white': '#EDE8DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE8DC] text-[#EDE8DC]

SCSS

$cozy-white: #EDE8DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE8DC?

#EDE8DC is Cozy White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE8DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cozy White?

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

What colors pair well with Cozy White?

Cozy White 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 Cozy White?

You can download Cozy White 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 Cozy White?

The hex code is #EDE8DC. In RGB it's 237, 232, 220, and in HSL it's 42°, 32%, 90%.

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