WHITES

Oyster

#EDEAE9

RGB 237, 234, 233 · HSL 15°, 10%, 92% · CMYK 0, 1, 2, 7

Oyster is #EDEAE9 in HEX — rgb(237, 234, 233), hsl(15°, 10%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 7%).

Oyster pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 15°, 10%, 92%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on trim, ceilings, primary walls — where you want light to bounce and breathe. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#EDEAE9

RGB237, 234, 233

HSL15°, 10%, 92%

HSV15°, 2%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 2, 7

Decimal15592169

CSS RGBrgb(237, 234, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 10%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oyster 2115-70

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lace Veil DE6372

ΔE 0.7 · #ECEBEA

Dulux

Summer Cloud Half SW1H3

ΔE 0.9 · #EBEAEA

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE9E7

PPG

Glacial Ice 1014-1

ΔE 1 · #EAE9E7

Behr

Tailors Chalk N170-1

ΔE 1 · #F0ECEA

Valspar

Lilac Muse 7004-3

ΔE 1.2 · #ECECEB

Vista Paint

Lilac Frost K-15

ΔE 1.3 · #EFEAEB

Kilz

Blushing White TB-21

ΔE 1.5 · #EDE7E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Kiss 1272

ΔE 1.8 · #E8E8E5

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 2.1 · #EDEAE5

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 2.6 · #F2F1EE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.8 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 3 · #F0F2F1

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.2 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3.5 · #F4F4F4

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EDEAE9

#E9ECED

Analogous

#EDE9EA

#EDEAE9

#EDECE9

Triadic

#EDEAE9

#E9EDEA

#EAE9ED

Split-Complementary

#EDEAE9

#E9EDEC

#E9EAED

Tetradic

#EDEAE9

#EAEDE9

#E9ECED

#ECE9ED

Monochromatic

#A89994

#CAC1BE

#EDEAE9

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#EDEAE9

#ECEDE9

#E9ECED

#EAE9ED

Compound

#EDEAE9

#EDECE9

#E9ECED

#E9EAED

Variations

Lighter

#F0EEED

#F4F2F2

#F8F8F7

Darker

#C3B8B5

#8F7A73

#544742

Saturation

#EBEAEA

#EDEAE9

#F6E5DF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms

Best Uses

trim, ceilings, primary walls

Pairs With

natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDEAE9

#EBEBEA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDEAE9

#EBEBE9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDEAE9

#EDEAEA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Clean · Expansive

Oyster isn't one color — it's a spectrum of undertones. The right white makes walls feel taller, light feel softer, and trim feel intentional. Test it against the actual light your room gets, not in the showroom.

SymbolismLight, purity, possibility

PersonalityQuiet, fresh, considered

trimceilinglightfreshexpansiveclean

How it looks under different light

#F1DCCA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDEAE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE1EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFC7CF

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: #EDEAE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDEAE9;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster: #EDEAE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster': '#EDEAE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDEAE9] text-[#EDEAE9]

SCSS

$oyster: #EDEAE9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDEAE9?

#EDEAE9 is Oyster, a light white with a cool undertone.

Is #EDEAE9 warm or cool?

Oyster reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oyster?

Oyster works well in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for trim, ceilings, primary walls.

What colors pair well with Oyster?

Oyster pairs naturally with natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Oyster?

You can download Oyster 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 Oyster?

The hex code is #EDEAE9. In RGB it's 237, 234, 233, and in HSL it's 15°, 10%, 92%.

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