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Moth Mist

#EDEBDE

RGB 237, 235, 222 · HSL 52°, 29%, 90% · CMYK 0, 1, 6, 7

Moth Mist is #EDEBDE in HEX — rgb(237, 235, 222), hsl(52°, 29%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 7%).

Moth Mist pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 29%, 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#EDEBDE

RGB237, 235, 222

HSL52°, 29%, 90%

HSV52°, 6%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 6, 7

Decimal15592414

CSS RGBrgb(237, 235, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 29%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Mist 356

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Snow 1513

ΔE 0.6 · #EEECDE

Vista Paint

Moth Mist C-355

ΔE 0.6 · #EEEBDD

Behr

Sail Cloth N300-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EEEBDF

PPG

Macaroon Cream 15-05

ΔE 0.7 · #EFEBDE

Valspar

Country Whitewash 6008-1A

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEADC

Dunn-Edwards

Abstract White DE6232

ΔE 1 · #EDE9DD

Dulux

White Verdict Half SW1D2

ΔE 1.1 · #EEEBE0

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 1.2 · #F0EEE2

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 1.3 · #EAEADF

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.4 · #F0ECE1

Kilz

Dusty Miller LG190-01

ΔE 1.5 · #EAEBE0

Sherwin-Williams

Shell White SW8917

ΔE 1.5 · #F0EBE0

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 2.3 · #EDE9D8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #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

#EDEBDE

#DEE0ED

Analogous

#EDE4DE

#EDEBDE

#E7EDDE

Triadic

#EDEBDE

#DEEDEB

#EBDEED

Split-Complementary

#EDEBDE

#DEE7ED

#E4DEED

Tetradic

#EDEBDE

#DEEDE4

#DEE0ED

#EDDEE7

Monochromatic

#B7AF7B

#D2CDAD

#EDEBDE

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#EDEBDE

#E0EDDE

#DEE0ED

#EBDEED

Compound

#EDEBDE

#E7EDDE

#DEE0ED

#E4DEED

Variations

Lighter

#F1EFE5

#F3F2EC

#F8F7F4

Darker

#CDC8A2

#A69C56

#625B31

Saturation

#E8E7E3

#EDEBDE

#F6F2D5

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

17.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDEBDE

#EEEBDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDEBDE

#EBEBE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDEBDE

#EEE9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Moth Mist 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

#F1DDC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDEBDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE2E6

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFB4CF

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: #EDEBDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDEBDE;

CSS Variable

--color-moth-mist: #EDEBDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moth-mist': '#EDEBDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDEBDE] text-[#EDEBDE]

SCSS

$moth-mist: #EDEBDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDEBDE?

#EDEBDE is Moth Mist, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDEBDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moth Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Moth Mist?

Moth Mist 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 Moth Mist?

You can download Moth 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 Moth Mist?

The hex code is #EDEBDE. In RGB it's 237, 235, 222, and in HSL it's 52°, 29%, 90%.

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