WHITES

White

#EDF0ED

RGB 237, 240, 237 · HSL 120°, 9%, 94% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 6

White is #EDF0ED in HEX — rgb(237, 240, 237), hsl(120°, 9%, 94%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 6%).

White pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 120°, 9%, 94%. 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#EDF0ED

RGB237, 240, 237

HSL120°, 9%, 94%

HSV120°, 1%, 94%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 6

Decimal15593709

CSS RGBrgb(237, 240, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 9%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

White 2121-60

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fair Winds K-183

ΔE 0.9 · #EAEFEC

Behr

White 1852 1852

ΔE 0.9 · #EEF2EE

Dunn-Edwards

Wind Chill DEW369

ΔE 1 · #EFF3F0

PPG

Moonlit Snow 1041-1

ΔE 1 · #EAEEEC

Dulux

Lexicon® Half SW1G2

ΔE 1.1 · #EDEFEE

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 1.1 · #EEF0EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Melting Glacier 600

ΔE 1.2 · #ECEEED

Sherwin-Williams

Extra White SW7006

ΔE 1.3 · #EEEFEA

Valspar

Cool Gray 7006-10

ΔE 1.3 · #ECEDE9

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 1.4 · #F0F2F1

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 1.5 · #E8EEEA

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 1.6 · #F2F1EE

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 2.5 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.7 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 4.3 · #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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EDF0ED

#F1EEF1

Analogous

#F0F1EE

#EDF0ED

#EEF1F0

Triadic

#EDF0ED

#EEEEF1

#F1EEEE

Split-Complementary

#EDF0ED

#F0EEF1

#F1EEF0

Tetradic

#EDF0ED

#EEF0F1

#F1EEF1

#F1F0EE

Monochromatic

#9BAB9B

#C5CEC5

#EDF0ED

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#EDF0ED

#EEF1F1

#F1EEF1

#F1EEEE

Compound

#EDF0ED

#EEF1F0

#F1EEF1

#F1EEF0

Variations

Lighter

#F2F4F2

#F5F7F5

#F9FAF9

Darker

#BAC6BA

#789078

#455545

Saturation

#EFF0EF

#EEF1EE

#E7F8E7

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

1.15:1

Fail

vs Black

18.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDF0ED

#EFEFEE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDF0ED

#EFEFED

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDF0ED

#EDEFF0

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

#F1E1CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDF0ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE6F1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#CFAFCF

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: #EDF0ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDF0ED;

CSS Variable

--color-white: #EDF0ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white': '#EDF0ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDF0ED] text-[#EDF0ED]

SCSS

$white: #EDF0ED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDF0ED?

#EDF0ED is White, a light white with a cool undertone.

Is #EDF0ED 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 #EDF0ED. In RGB it's 237, 240, 237, and in HSL it's 120°, 9%, 94%.

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