WHITES

White

#EDEFEB

RGB 237, 239, 235 · HSL 90°, 11%, 93% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 6

White is #EDEFEB in HEX — rgb(237, 239, 235), hsl(90°, 11%, 93%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 6%).

White pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 90°, 11%, 93%. 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#EDEFEB

RGB237, 239, 235

HSL90°, 11%, 93%

HSV90°, 2%, 94%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 6

Decimal15593451

CSS RGBrgb(237, 239, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 11%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

White 872

Exact match

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 0.6 · #EEF0EB

Vista Paint

Birch Bay K-1267

ΔE 0.6 · #ECEEE9

Sherwin-Williams

Extra White SW7006

ΔE 0.6 · #EEEFEA

Valspar

Cool Gray 7006-10

ΔE 0.7 · #ECEDE9

PPG

Shooting Star 1154-1

ΔE 0.9 · #ECF0EB

Behr

White 1852 1852

ΔE 1.1 · #EEF2EE

Dunn-Edwards

Hurricane Mist DEW371

ΔE 1.2 · #EBEEE8

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

ΔE 1.2 · #F1F0EC

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 1.5 · #F2F1EE

Dulux

Summer Cloud Quarter SW1H2

ΔE 1.5 · #F0EFED

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 1.6 · #E8EEEA

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 1.9 · #F0F2F1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.1 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3 · #F4F4F4

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3.7 · #E9E6DF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EDEFEB

#EDEBEF

Analogous

#EFEFEB

#EDEFEB

#EBEFEB

Triadic

#EDEFEB

#EBEDEF

#EFEBED

Split-Complementary

#EDEFEB

#EBEBEF

#EFEBEF

Tetradic

#EDEFEB

#EBEFEF

#EDEBEF

#EFEBEB

Monochromatic

#A1AB96

#C7CDC1

#EDEFEB

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#EDEFEB

#EBEFED

#EDEBEF

#EFEBED

Compound

#EDEFEB

#EBEFEB

#EDEBEF

#EFEBEF

Variations

Lighter

#F1F2EF

#F4F5F3

#F9F9F8

Darker

#BEC5B6

#829273

#4C5542

Saturation

#EDEEED

#EDEFEB

#EDF7E3

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDEFEB

#EFEEEC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDEFEB

#EFEFEC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDEFEB

#EDEEEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Clean · Expansive

White 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

#F1E0CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDEFEB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE5F0

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.

#BFAFCF

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: #EDEFEB;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDEFEB;

CSS Variable

--color-white: #EDEFEB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white': '#EDEFEB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDEFEB] text-[#EDEFEB]

SCSS

$white: #EDEFEB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDEFEB?

#EDEFEB is White, a light white with a cool undertone.

Is #EDEFEB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White?

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

What colors pair well with White?

White 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 White?

You can download 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 White?

The hex code is #EDEFEB. In RGB it's 237, 239, 235, and in HSL it's 90°, 11%, 93%.

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