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Arcade White

#EDEBE2

RGB 237, 235, 226 · HSL 49°, 23%, 91% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 7

Arcade White is #EDEBE2 in HEX — rgb(237, 235, 226), hsl(49°, 23%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 7%).

Arcade White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 23%, 91%. 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#EDEBE2

RGB237, 235, 226

HSL49°, 23%, 91%

HSV49°, 5%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 7

Decimal15592418

CSS RGBrgb(237, 235, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 23%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Luna Moon 17

ΔE 0.4 · #ECEAE1

Benjamin Moore

Dune 968 · CC-70

ΔE 0.5 · #EDEBE1

Behr

Silky White PPU7-12

ΔE 0.6 · #EEEBE3

Sherwin-Williams

Alabaster SW7008

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEAE0

Dulux

Whisper White SW1C2

ΔE 0.7 · #EBE9E0

Kilz

White RJ110

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEAE2

PPG

Gypsum 1006-1

ΔE 0.7 · #EEEDE4

Vista Paint

Glacier Ridge K-919

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE9DF

Valspar

Paramount White 7006-22

ΔE 0.9 · #ECECE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1 · #EAE9E1

Dunn-Edwards

Chalky DEC793

ΔE 1.2 · #E9E9E1

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.3 · #F0ECE1

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 1.4 · #EAEADF

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.8 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.5 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.7 · #E7EBDA

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

#EDEBE2

#E3E5ED

Analogous

#EDE6E3

#EDEBE2

#EAEDE3

Triadic

#EDEBE2

#E3EDEB

#EBE3ED

Split-Complementary

#EDEBE2

#E3EAED

#E6E3ED

Tetradic

#EDEBE2

#E3EDE6

#E3E5ED

#EDE3EA

Monochromatic

#B2AA85

#D0CBB4

#EDEBE2

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#EDEBE2

#E5EDE3

#E3E5ED

#EBE3ED

Compound

#EDEBE2

#EAEDE3

#E3E5ED

#E6E3ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1EFE8

#F4F3EF

#F8F8F6

Darker

#CAC4A9

#A0945F

#5E5737

Saturation

#EAE9E6

#EDEBE3

#F6F1DA

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDEBE2

#EDEBE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDEBE2

#EBEBE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDEBE2

#EEEAEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Arcade 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

#F1DDC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDEBE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE2E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#AFB5CF

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: #EDEBE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDEBE2;

CSS Variable

--color-arcade-white: #EDEBE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arcade-white': '#EDEBE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDEBE2] text-[#EDEBE2]

SCSS

$arcade-white: #EDEBE2;

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#EDEDE3 · ΔE 1.0

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#EFEEE5 · ΔE 1.0

Swiss Coffee

#EEECE1 · ΔE 1.1

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#E9E8E0 · ΔE 1.3

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#F0EFE6 · ΔE 1.4

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#EFEEE3 · ΔE 1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDEBE2?

#EDEBE2 is Arcade White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDEBE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arcade White?

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

What colors pair well with Arcade White?

Arcade 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 Arcade White?

You can download Arcade 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 Arcade White?

The hex code is #EDEBE2. In RGB it's 237, 235, 226, and in HSL it's 49°, 23%, 91%.

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