YELLOWS

Snow

#EEECDE

RGB 238, 236, 222 · HSL 53°, 32%, 90% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 7

Snow is #EEECDE in HEX — rgb(238, 236, 222), hsl(53°, 32%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 7%).

Snow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 32%, 90%. 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#EEECDE

RGB238, 236, 222

HSL53°, 32%, 90%

HSV53°, 7%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 7

Decimal15658206

CSS RGBrgb(238, 236, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 32%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Snow 1513

Exact match

Vista Paint

Moth Mist C-355

ΔE 0.5 · #EEEBDD

Valspar

Honeymilk 7003-4

ΔE 0.6 · #F0EDDF

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Mist 356

ΔE 0.6 · #EDEBDE

Behr

Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEADC

PPG

Ageless 1123-1

ΔE 0.9 · #ECECDF

Dulux

Sandfly Point NZ9F3

ΔE 1.2 · #EFEADC

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 1.3 · #F0EEE2

IKEA

IKEA014 14

ΔE 1.4 · #EEEADA

Dunn-Edwards

Abstract White DE6232

ΔE 1.5 · #EDE9DD

Sherwin-Williams

Dover White SW6385

ΔE 1.5 · #F0EADC

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 1.5 · #F2ECDE

Kilz

Delicate Ballerina LE200-02

ΔE 1.6 · #EFEADA

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 2 · #EDE9D8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 2.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.2 · #EAEAE4

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

#EEECDE

#DDDFEE

Analogous

#EEE4DD

#EEECDE

#E7EEDD

Triadic

#EEECDE

#DDEEEC

#ECDDEE

Split-Complementary

#EEECDE

#DDE7EE

#E4DDEE

Tetradic

#EEECDE

#DDEEE4

#DDDFEE

#EEDDE7

Monochromatic

#BAB278

#D4CFAB

#EEECDE

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#EEECDE

#DFEEDD

#DDDFEE

#ECDDEE

Compound

#EEECDE

#E7EEDD

#DDDFEE

#E4DDEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1F0E4

#F4F3EC

#F8F8F4

Darker

#D0CAA0

#ABA052

#645E2E

Saturation

#E8E7E3

#EEECDD

#F6F2D5

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

17.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEECDE

#EFEBDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEECDE

#ECECE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEECDE

#EFEAEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Snow 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

#F2DEC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEECDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE3E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AEB2D1

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: #EEECDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEECDE;

CSS Variable

--color-snow: #EEECDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snow': '#EEECDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEECDE] text-[#EEECDE]

SCSS

$snow: #EEECDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEECDE?

#EEECDE is Snow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEECDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Snow?

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

What colors pair well with Snow?

Snow 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 Snow?

You can download Snow 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 Snow?

The hex code is #EEECDE. In RGB it's 238, 236, 222, and in HSL it's 53°, 32%, 90%.

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