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White Lightning

#EEE2D3

RGB 238, 226, 211 · HSL 33°, 44%, 88% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 7

White Lightning is #EEE2D3 in HEX — rgb(238, 226, 211), hsl(33°, 44%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 7%).

White Lightning pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 44%, 88%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EEE2D3

RGB238, 226, 211

HSL33°, 44%, 88%

HSV33°, 11%, 93%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 7

Decimal15655635

CSS RGBrgb(238, 226, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 44%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

White Lightning 187

Exact match

Behr

Artist's Canvas UL150-8

ΔE 0.5 · #EEE3D4

Vista Paint

White Lightning C-186

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE3D3

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 0.7 · #EEE3D3

Sherwin-Williams

Alluring White SW6343

ΔE 0.8 · #EFE1D2

Kilz

Basic Beige LJ150

ΔE 0.9 · #F0E2D4

PPG

Onion Powder 1084-2

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE2D4

Benjamin Moore

Puppy 1156

ΔE 1 · #F1E3D3

Dunn-Edwards

Siamese Kitten DE6121

ΔE 1 · #EEE2D5

IKEA

IKEA008 8

ΔE 1.2 · #EFE4D3

Dulux

Figurine Half S11E1H

ΔE 1.2 · #EBDFCF

Valspar

Buttery Pink 2005-8C

ΔE 1.7 · #EFDFD0

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.8 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.9 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EEE2D3

#D3DFEE

Analogous

#EED4D3

#EEE2D3

#EDEED3

Triadic

#EEE2D3

#D3EEE2

#E2D3EE

Split-Complementary

#EEE2D3

#D3EDEE

#D4D3EE

Tetradic

#EEE2D3

#D3EED4

#D3DFEE

#EED3ED

Monochromatic

#C39965

#D8BD9C

#EEE2D3

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#EEE2D3

#DFEED3

#D3DFEE

#E2D3EE

Compound

#EEE2D3

#EDEED3

#D3DFEE

#D4D3EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1E8DC

#F4EDE6

#F8F5F1

Darker

#D6B791

#B78140

#6C4B23

Saturation

#E4E1DC

#EEE2D3

#F6E3CA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEE2D3

#E9E5D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEE2D3

#E4E4D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEE2D3

#EFE0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

White Lightning strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F2D6B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEE2D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFDBDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#A7BCD7

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: #EEE2D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEE2D3;

CSS Variable

--color-white-lightning: #EEE2D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-lightning': '#EEE2D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEE2D3] text-[#EEE2D3]

SCSS

$white-lightning: #EEE2D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEE2D3?

#EEE2D3 is White Lightning, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EEE2D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Lightning?

White Lightning works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with White Lightning?

White Lightning pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download White Lightning?

You can download White Lightning 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 Lightning?

The hex code is #EEE2D3. In RGB it's 238, 226, 211, and in HSL it's 33°, 44%, 88%.

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