GREENS

Hemlock Bud

#EEF5E2

RGB 238, 245, 226 · HSL 82°, 49%, 92% · CMYK 3, 0, 8, 4

Hemlock Bud is #EEF5E2 in HEX — rgb(238, 245, 226), hsl(82°, 49%, 92%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 4%).

Hemlock Bud pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 82°, 49%, 92%. 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#EEF5E2

RGB238, 245, 226

HSL82°, 49%, 92%

HSV82°, 8%, 96%

CMYK3, 0, 8, 4

Decimal15660514

CSS RGBrgb(238, 245, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(82, 49%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hemlock Bud 420E-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Snowy Evergreen DE5567

ΔE 1.2 · #EDF2E0

Valspar

Frosted Shadow 7005-12

ΔE 1.4 · #EBF3DE

Vista Paint

Green Republic K-335

ΔE 1.5 · #EAF2E1

Dulux

Korila Quarter S21F1Q

ΔE 1.8 · #E8F2DE

Colorhouse

Imagine .03 Imagine-03

ΔE 2 · #F4F8E7

Benjamin Moore

Frosty 2029-70

ΔE 2.2 · #F1F6DF

Kilz

White Rocks LG200-01

ΔE 2.2 · #EDF0DF

PPG

Aloe Essence 1221-1

ΔE 2.4 · #ECF1E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Jade 726

ΔE 2.4 · #EBF1E2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.5 · #E7EBDA

IKEA

IKEA017 17

ΔE 3.7 · #EEF3E7

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne's Lace SW6420

ΔE 4.7 · #ECEAD5

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 4.7 · #F8F8EC

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 5.3 · #EDE9D8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EEF5E2

#E8E1F5

Analogous

#F5F2E1

#EEF5E2

#E3F5E1

Triadic

#EEF5E2

#E1EDF5

#F5E1ED

Split-Complementary

#EEF5E2

#E1E3F5

#F2E1F5

Tetradic

#EEF5E2

#E1F5F2

#E8E1F5

#F5E1E3

Monochromatic

#ABCE6F

#CCE1A8

#EEF5E2

#F4F8EC

Rectangle

#EEF5E2

#E1F5E8

#E8E1F5

#F5E1ED

Compound

#EEF5E2

#E3F5E1

#E8E1F5

#F2E1F5

Variations

Lighter

#F1F7E7

#F4F8EE

#F9FAF5

Darker

#C5DE99

#93C53D

#567521

Saturation

#EBEEE8

#EDF5E1

#EFFADB

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEF5E2

#F5F1E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEF5E2

#F4F4E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEF5E2

#F0F2F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hemlock Bud 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

#F2E4C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEF5E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE9E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#B8A5DA

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: #EEF5E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEF5E2;

CSS Variable

--color-hemlock-bud: #EEF5E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hemlock-bud': '#EEF5E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEF5E2] text-[#EEF5E2]

SCSS

$hemlock-bud: #EEF5E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEF5E2?

#EEF5E2 is Hemlock Bud, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #EEF5E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hemlock Bud?

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

What colors pair well with Hemlock Bud?

Hemlock Bud 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 Hemlock Bud?

You can download Hemlock Bud 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 Hemlock Bud?

The hex code is #EEF5E2. In RGB it's 238, 245, 226, and in HSL it's 82°, 49%, 92%.

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