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Pure White

#EDECE6

RGB 237, 236, 230 · HSL 51°, 16%, 92% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 7

Pure White is #EDECE6 in HEX — rgb(237, 236, 230), hsl(51°, 16%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 7%).

Pure White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 16%, 92%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#EDECE6

RGB237, 236, 230

HSL51°, 16%, 92%

HSV51°, 3%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 7

Decimal15592678

CSS RGBrgb(237, 236, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 16%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pure White SW7005

Exact match

Dulux

Casper White Quarter SW1H4

Exact match

PPG

Commercial White 1025-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Frostbite DE6274

ΔE 0.4 · #ECEBE5

Valspar

Snowed In 6004-1A

ΔE 0.7 · #EBEAE4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 0.9 · #EAEAE4

Vista Paint

Angel Kiss C-1271

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE9E4

Behr

Smoky White BWC-13

ΔE 1.1 · #ECECE4

Benjamin Moore

White 1408

ΔE 1.2 · #EAECE7

Kilz

White Modern TB-09

ΔE 1.4 · #EDEAE2

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.5 · #EAE9E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sealskin Shadow 446

ΔE 1.5 · #E9ECE6

IKEA

IKEA005 5

ΔE 2.1 · #EDE8E0

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.2 · #E9E6DF

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.6 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.2 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#EDECE6

#E7E8EE

Analogous

#EEEAE7

#EDECE6

#ECEEE7

Triadic

#EDECE6

#E7EEED

#EDE7EE

Split-Complementary

#EDECE6

#E7ECEE

#EAE7EE

Tetradic

#EDECE6

#E7EEEA

#E7E8EE

#EEE7EC

Monochromatic

#AEA98F

#CECBBB

#EDECE6

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#EDECE6

#E8EEE7

#E7E8EE

#EDE7EE

Compound

#EDECE6

#ECEEE7

#E7E8EE

#EAE7EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1F1EC

#F4F4F1

#F9F8F7

Darker

#C7C4B0

#97916B

#59553D

Saturation

#ECEBEA

#EEEDE7

#F6F3DF

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDECE6

#EDECE7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDECE6

#ECECE7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDECE6

#EDEBEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pure 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

#F1DEC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDECE6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE3EC

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.

#F7F7F7

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: #EDECE6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDECE6;

CSS Variable

--color-pure-white: #EDECE6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pure-white': '#EDECE6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDECE6] text-[#EDECE6]

SCSS

$pure-white: #EDECE6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDECE6?

#EDECE6 is Pure White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDECE6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pure White?

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

What colors pair well with Pure White?

Pure 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 Pure White?

You can download Pure 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 Pure White?

The hex code is #EDECE6. In RGB it's 237, 236, 230, and in HSL it's 51°, 16%, 92%.

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