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Alabaster

#EDEAE0

RGB 237, 234, 224 · HSL 46°, 27%, 90% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 7

Alabaster is #EDEAE0 in HEX — rgb(237, 234, 224), hsl(46°, 27%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 7%).

Alabaster pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 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#EDEAE0

RGB237, 234, 224

HSL46°, 27%, 90%

HSV46°, 5%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 7

Decimal15592160

CSS RGBrgb(237, 234, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 27%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Alabaster SW7008

Exact match

Dulux

White Polar Half SW1C1

ΔE 0.4 · #EEEAE0

Benjamin Moore

Dune 968 · CC-70

ΔE 0.5 · #EDEBE1

Vista Paint

Glacier Ridge K-919

ΔE 0.6 · #EBE9DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Luna Moon 17

ΔE 0.6 · #ECEAE1

PPG

Winter Mood 14-16

ΔE 0.7 · #EFECE2

Behr

Salt Crystal QE-25

ΔE 0.7 · #EFEBE0

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1 · #F0ECE1

Kilz

White RJ110

ΔE 1 · #EDEAE2

Dunn-Edwards

Abstract White DE6232

ΔE 1.1 · #EDE9DD

Valspar

Snow Cap 7003-8

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE9DD

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 1.2 · #EAEADF

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.3 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.3 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.4 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.4 · #E7EBDA

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

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

#EDEAE0

#DFE2EC

Analogous

#ECE2DF

#EDEAE0

#E9ECDF

Triadic

#EDEAE0

#DFECE9

#E9DFEC

Split-Complementary

#EDEAE0

#DFE9EC

#E2DFEC

Tetradic

#EDEAE0

#DFECE2

#DFE2EC

#ECDFE9

Monochromatic

#B5A87D

#D0C8AE

#EDEAE0

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#EDEAE0

#E2ECDF

#DFE2EC

#E9DFEC

Compound

#EDEAE0

#E9ECDF

#DFE2EC

#E2DFEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EEE5

#F3F2EC

#F8F7F4

Darker

#CCC2A3

#A49259

#605633

Saturation

#E8E7E3

#ECE9DF

#F6EED5

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDEAE0

#EDEAE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDEAE0

#EBEBE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDEAE0

#EEE8EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Alabaster 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

#F1DCC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDEAE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE1E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#AFB7CF

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: #EDEAE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDEAE0;

CSS Variable

--color-alabaster: #EDEAE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alabaster': '#EDEAE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDEAE0] text-[#EDEAE0]

SCSS

$alabaster: #EDEAE0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDEAE0?

#EDEAE0 is Alabaster, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDEAE0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alabaster?

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

What colors pair well with Alabaster?

Alabaster 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 Alabaster?

You can download Alabaster 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 Alabaster?

The hex code is #EDEAE0. In RGB it's 237, 234, 224, and in HSL it's 46°, 27%, 90%.

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