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Oyster Island

#EFEFE5

RGB 239, 239, 229 · HSL 60°, 24%, 92% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 6

Oyster Island is #EFEFE5 in HEX — rgb(239, 239, 229), hsl(60°, 24%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 6%).

Oyster Island pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 24%, 92%. 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#EFEFE5

RGB239, 239, 229

HSL60°, 24%, 92%

HSV60°, 4%, 94%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 6

Decimal15724517

CSS RGBrgb(239, 239, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 24%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Icicle 2142-70

ΔE 0.3 · #EEEEE4

Behr

White Truffle 720C-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F0F0E5

Vista Paint

Pristine Linen K-1312

ΔE 0.7 · #F1F0E5

PPG

Clear Yellow 1215-1

ΔE 0.8 · #F1F1E6

Dulux

White Verdict Quarter SW1D1

ΔE 0.9 · #F2F0E6

Dunn-Edwards

Fog Town DEW365

ΔE 0.9 · #EEF0E7

Kilz

Architectural White TB-08

ΔE 0.9 · #F1EFE6

Valspar

Dove White 7002-7

ΔE 1.1 · #F1EEE4

Hallman-Lindsay

Twinkle Twinkle 355

ΔE 1.2 · #F3F2E8

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 1.3 · #F0EEE2

IKEA

IKEA016 16

ΔE 1.5 · #F4F2E9

Sherwin-Williams

Greek Villa SW7551

ΔE 1.6 · #F0ECE2

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.7 · #F0ECE1

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F3E8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.3 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#EFEFE5

#E6E6EF

Analogous

#EFEBE6

#EFEFE5

#EBEFE6

Triadic

#EFEFE5

#E6EFEF

#EFE6EF

Split-Complementary

#EFEFE5

#E6EBEF

#EBE6EF

Tetradic

#EFEFE5

#E6EFEB

#E6E6EF

#EFE6EB

Monochromatic

#B5B587

#D2D2B6

#EFEFE5

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#EFEFE5

#E6EFE6

#E6E6EF

#EFE6EF

Compound

#EFEFE5

#EBEFE6

#E6E6EF

#EBE6EF

Variations

Lighter

#F3F3EB

#F5F5F0

#F9F9F7

Darker

#CDCDAB

#A2A260

#606036

Saturation

#ECECE9

#EFEFE6

#F7F7DE

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFEFE5

#F0EEE6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFEFE5

#EFEFE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFEFE5

#F0EDEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oyster Island 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

#F3E0C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFEFE5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E5EB

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFAFCF

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: #EFEFE5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFEFE5;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster-island: #EFEFE5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster-island': '#EFEFE5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFEFE5] text-[#EFEFE5]

SCSS

$oyster-island: #EFEFE5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFEFE5?

#EFEFE5 is Oyster Island, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFEFE5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oyster Island?

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

What colors pair well with Oyster Island?

Oyster Island 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 Oyster Island?

You can download Oyster Island 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 Oyster Island?

The hex code is #EFEFE5. In RGB it's 239, 239, 229, and in HSL it's 60°, 24%, 92%.

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