GREENS

Breakwater White

#EDFAF0

RGB 237, 250, 240 · HSL 134°, 57%, 95% · CMYK 5, 0, 4, 2

Breakwater White is #EDFAF0 in HEX — rgb(237, 250, 240), hsl(134°, 57%, 95%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 4%, 2%).

Breakwater White pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 134°, 57%, 95%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#EDFAF0

RGB237, 250, 240

HSL134°, 57%, 95%

HSV134°, 5%, 98%

CMYK5, 0, 4, 2

Decimal15596272

CSS RGBrgb(237, 250, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 57%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Breakwater White470E-1

Exact match

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Dunn-Edwards

Soft PetalsDEW366

ΔE 0.8 · #EBF8EF

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Italian Ice7005-10

ΔE 2 · #E9F6EF

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Mint TaffyK-1275

ΔE 2.5 · #E8F3E8

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IKEA

IKEA02020

ΔE 2.6 · #ECF4EC

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Benjamin Moore

Crème2036-70

ΔE 3 · #E3F6EA

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Dulux

Austral AquaSP2A9

ΔE 3.3 · #E2F6EF

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Colorhouse

Air .05Air-05

ΔE 3.8 · #E7FCED

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PPG

Northern Lights1137-2

ΔE 3.9 · #E6F0EA

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Hallman-Lindsay

Snow Drift684

ΔE 4.1 · #E1EFE8

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Dutch Boy

Tulle WhiteVS-9101

ΔE 4.7 · #F8F8EC

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Kilz

Spring BreezeLF200-01

ΔE 5 · #EEF0E3

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Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective WhiteSW7757

ΔE 5 · #F7F7F1

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Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White269

ΔE 5.3 · #E8EEEA

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 6.8 · #EAEAE4

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RAL

Grey White9002

ΔE 6.8 · #E7EBDA

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EDFAF0

#FAEBF6

Analogous

#EFFAEB

#EDFAF0

#EBFAF6

Triadic

#EDFAF0

#EEEBFA

#FAEEEB

Split-Complementary

#EDFAF0

#F6EBFA

#FAEBEF

Tetradic

#EDFAF0

#EBEFFA

#FAEBF6

#FAF6EB

Monochromatic

#73D98B

#AFE9BC

#EDFAF0

#EBFAEE

Rectangle

#EDFAF0

#EBF6FA

#FAEBF6

#FAEEEB

Compound

#EDFAF0

#EBFAF6

#FAEBF6

#FAEBEF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Breakwater White run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E7F8EB

Tint #E8F9EC

Tint #E9F9ED

Tint #EAF9EE

Base #EDFAF0

Shade #98E3A9

Shade #45CC64

Shade #24833A

Shade #0D3015

Variations

Lighter

#EFFBF2

#F4FBF5

#F9FCFA

Darker

#9DE6AE

#39D25D

#1B8032

Saturation

#F0F4F1

#EBFAEE

#E8FCED

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDFAF0

#F6F5F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDFAF0

#F8F8F1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDFAF0

#EEF8F9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Breakwater White sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#F1E8CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDFAF0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEEDF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#DEA0D0

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: #EDFAF0;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDFAF0;

CSS Variable

--color-breakwater-white: #EDFAF0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'breakwater-white': '#EDFAF0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDFAF0] text-[#EDFAF0]

SCSS

$breakwater-white: #EDFAF0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDFAF0?

#EDFAF0 is Breakwater White, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #EDFAF0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Breakwater White?

Breakwater White works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Breakwater White?

Breakwater White pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Breakwater White?

You can download Breakwater 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 Breakwater White?

The hex code is #EDFAF0. In RGB it's 237, 250, 240, and in HSL it's 134°, 57%, 95%.

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