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Pontoon White

#EDEBDB

RGB 237, 235, 219 · HSL 53°, 33%, 89% · CMYK 0, 1, 8, 7

Pontoon White is #EDEBDB in HEX — rgb(237, 235, 219), hsl(53°, 33%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 7%).

Pontoon White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 33%, 89%. 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#EDEBDB

RGB237, 235, 219

HSL53°, 33%, 89%

HSV53°, 8%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 8, 7

Decimal15592411

CSS RGBrgb(237, 235, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 33%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pontoon White 7006-13

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sweet Spring C-431

ΔE 0.5 · #EDECDC

Benjamin Moore

Seashell 926

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEAD9

PPG

Jewel White 14-12

ΔE 0.8 · #EEEADA

IKEA

IKEA014 14

ΔE 0.8 · #EEEADA

Dulux

White Swan SW1F8

ΔE 0.9 · #EFEBDA

Behr

Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27

ΔE 1.1 · #EDEADC

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.1 · #EDE9D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Spring 432

ΔE 1.1 · #EDEDDE

Kilz

Delicate Ballerina LE200-02

ΔE 1.1 · #EFEADA

Dunn-Edwards

Whispering Rain DE5533

ΔE 1.3 · #ECECDA

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 1.3 · #F0EDDB

Sherwin-Williams

Restful White SW7563

ΔE 1.7 · #EEE8D7

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 1.9 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 2.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.2 · #EAEAE4

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 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

#EDEBDB

#DADCEC

Analogous

#ECE1DA

#EDEBDB

#E5ECDA

Triadic

#EDEBDB

#DAECEA

#EADAEC

Split-Complementary

#EDEBDB

#DAE5EC

#E1DAEC

Tetradic

#EDEBDB

#DAECE1

#DADCEC

#ECDAE5

Monochromatic

#B9B174

#D3CDA7

#EDEBDB

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#EDEBDB

#DCECDA

#DADCEC

#EADAEC

Compound

#EDEBDB

#E5ECDA

#DADCEC

#E1DAEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EEE1

#F3F2E9

#F7F7F3

Darker

#CFC99C

#AAA050

#645E2D

Saturation

#E6E5E0

#ECEADA

#F6F1D0

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

17.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDEBDB

#EEEADC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDEBDB

#EBEBDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDEBDB

#EEE9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pontoon 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

#F1DDBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDEBDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE2E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#ADB2D1

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: #EDEBDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDEBDB;

CSS Variable

--color-pontoon-white: #EDEBDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pontoon-white': '#EDEBDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDEBDB] text-[#EDEBDB]

SCSS

$pontoon-white: #EDEBDB;

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#EDEBDD · ΔE 1.0

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#EFEADB · ΔE 1.2

Meadow Mist

#EAEAD8 · ΔE 1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDEBDB?

#EDEBDB is Pontoon White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDEBDB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pontoon White?

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

What colors pair well with Pontoon White?

Pontoon 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 Pontoon White?

You can download Pontoon 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 Pontoon White?

The hex code is #EDEBDB. In RGB it's 237, 235, 219, and in HSL it's 53°, 33%, 89%.

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