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Metropolitan White

#EEECE7

RGB 238, 236, 231 · HSL 43°, 17%, 92% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 7

Metropolitan White is #EEECE7 in HEX — rgb(238, 236, 231), hsl(43°, 17%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 7%).

Metropolitan White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 17%, 92%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#EEECE7

RGB238, 236, 231

HSL43°, 17%, 92%

HSV43°, 3%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 7

Decimal15658215

CSS RGBrgb(238, 236, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 17%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Silver Feather 1002-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EDEBE7

Dulux

Casper White Quarter SW1H4

ΔE 0.6 · #EDECE6

Sherwin-Williams

Pure White SW7005

ΔE 0.6 · #EDECE6

Valspar

Bistro White 7006-4

ΔE 0.7 · #F0EEE9

Dunn-Edwards

Frostbite DE6274

ΔE 0.8 · #ECEBE5

Behr

Timid White PR-W12

ΔE 0.8 · #F0EDE9

Vista Paint

Bridal Bouquet K-1266

ΔE 0.9 · #F0ECE8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.2 · #EAEAE4

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2110-70

ΔE 1.4 · #F3EEE9

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

ΔE 1.5 · #F1F0EC

Kilz

White Modern TB-09

ΔE 1.7 · #EDEAE2

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 2 · #F2F1EE

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2 · #EAE9E1

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.4 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3.8 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#EEECE7

#E7E9EE

Analogous

#EEE9E7

#EEECE7

#EDEEE7

Triadic

#EEECE7

#E7EEEC

#ECE7EE

Split-Complementary

#EEECE7

#E7EDEE

#E9E7EE

Tetradic

#EEECE7

#E7EEE9

#E7E9EE

#EEE7ED

Monochromatic

#AFA58E

#CEC9BA

#EEECE7

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#EEECE7

#E9EEE7

#E7E9EE

#ECE7EE

Compound

#EEECE7

#EDEEE7

#E7E9EE

#E9E7EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1F0EC

#F5F4F1

#F9F8F7

Darker

#C8C1B0

#998B69

#5A513C

Saturation

#ECEBEA

#EEECE7

#F7F0DF

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEECE7

#EEECE8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEECE7

#ECECE8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEECE7

#EEEBEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Metropolitan White 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

#F2DEC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEECE7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE3ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#AFB8CF

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: #EEECE7;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEECE7;

CSS Variable

--color-metropolitan-white: #EEECE7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metropolitan-white': '#EEECE7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEECE7] text-[#EEECE7]

SCSS

$metropolitan-white: #EEECE7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEECE7?

#EEECE7 is Metropolitan White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEECE7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metropolitan White?

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

What colors pair well with Metropolitan White?

Metropolitan White 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 Metropolitan White?

You can download Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan White?

The hex code is #EEECE7. In RGB it's 238, 236, 231, and in HSL it's 43°, 17%, 92%.

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