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Coconut Milk

#EEEBE2

RGB 238, 235, 226 · HSL 45°, 26%, 91% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 7

Coconut Milk is #EEEBE2 in HEX — rgb(238, 235, 226), hsl(45°, 26%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 7%).

Coconut Milk pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 26%, 91%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#EEEBE2

RGB238, 235, 226

HSL45°, 26%, 91%

HSV45°, 5%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 7

Decimal15657954

CSS RGBrgb(238, 235, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 26%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Silky White PPU7-12

ΔE 0.5 · #EEEBE3

Sherwin-Williams

Alabaster SW7008

ΔE 0.6 · #EDEAE0

Benjamin Moore

Glacier AC-40

ΔE 0.6 · #EDEBE1

Hallman-Lindsay

Luna Moon 17

ΔE 0.6 · #ECEAE1

Kilz

White RJ110

ΔE 0.6 · #EDEAE2

PPG

Winter Mood 14-16

ΔE 0.6 · #EFECE2

Dulux

White Cloak Quarter SW1B1

ΔE 0.7 · #EEEAE0

Vista Paint

Luna Moon C-16

ΔE 0.7 · #EDE9E0

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.1 · #F0ECE1

Valspar

Dove White 7002-7

ΔE 1.1 · #F1EEE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE9E1

IKEA

IKEA005 5

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE8E0

Dunn-Edwards

Chalky DEC793

ΔE 1.5 · #E9E9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.9 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.8 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.9 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#EEEBE2

#E2E5EE

Analogous

#EEE5E2

#EEEBE2

#EBEEE2

Triadic

#EEEBE2

#E2EEEB

#EBE2EE

Split-Complementary

#EEEBE2

#E2EBEE

#E5E2EE

Tetradic

#EEEBE2

#E2EEE5

#E2E5EE

#EEE2EB

Monochromatic

#B5A882

#D2CAB2

#EEEBE2

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#EEEBE2

#E5EEE2

#E2E5EE

#EBE2EE

Compound

#EEEBE2

#EBEEE2

#E2E5EE

#E5E2EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1EFE8

#F4F3EE

#F8F8F6

Darker

#CDC3A7

#A4925B

#605534

Saturation

#EAE9E6

#EEEBE2

#F7EFDA

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEEBE2

#EEEBE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEEBE2

#ECECE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEEBE2

#EFEAEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Coconut Milk 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

#F2DDC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEEBE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE2E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#AFB7CF

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: #EEEBE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEEBE2;

CSS Variable

--color-coconut-milk: #EEEBE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coconut-milk': '#EEEBE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEEBE2] text-[#EEEBE2]

SCSS

$coconut-milk: #EEEBE2;

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#ECECE3 · ΔE 1.1

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#EEECE1 · ΔE 1.1

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#EFEEE5 · ΔE 1.2

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#F0EBE4 · ΔE 1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEEBE2?

#EEEBE2 is Coconut Milk, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEEBE2 warm or cool?

Coconut Milk reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coconut Milk?

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

What colors pair well with Coconut Milk?

Coconut Milk 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 Coconut Milk?

You can download Coconut Milk 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 Coconut Milk?

The hex code is #EEEBE2. In RGB it's 238, 235, 226, and in HSL it's 45°, 26%, 91%.

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