BLUES

Amethyst Cream

#EFF0FB

RGB 239, 240, 251 · HSL 235°, 60%, 96% · CMYK 5, 4, 0, 2

Amethyst Cream is #EFF0FB in HEX — rgb(239, 240, 251), hsl(235°, 60%, 96%), cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 2%).

Amethyst Cream pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 235°, 60%, 96%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#EFF0FB

RGB239, 240, 251

HSL235°, 60%, 96%

HSV235°, 5%, 98%

CMYK5, 4, 0, 2

Decimal15724795

CSS RGBrgb(239, 240, 251)

CSS HSLhsl(235, 60%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amethyst Cream 630A-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

First Snow DEW390

ΔE 2.5 · #E8EFF8

Benjamin Moore

Polar 2069-70

ΔE 3.2 · #E9E9F0

Vista Paint

Greek Goddess K-39

ΔE 3.8 · #EDE9EF

PPG

Iris Isle 1248-2

ΔE 4.4 · #E8E5EC

Dulux

Soft Ribbon Quarter S43H1Q

ΔE 4.5 · #E3E3EE

Valspar

Moonbeam 4005-7A

ΔE 4.7 · #E5ECF0

Hallman-Lindsay

Penelope 1266

ΔE 4.8 · #E3E3EB

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 4.9 · #E4E8EC

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 5.3 · #E7E3E9

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.8 · #F4F4F4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 6.2 · #F0F2F1

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 7 · #DFDCE5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 7.4 · #EEE9E7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 7.6 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFF0FB

#FBFAEF

Analogous

#EFF6FB

#EFF0FB

#F4EFFB

Triadic

#EFF0FB

#FBEFF0

#F0FBEF

Split-Complementary

#EFF0FB

#FBF4EF

#F6FBEF

Tetradic

#EFF0FB

#FBEFF6

#FBFAEF

#EFFBF4

Monochromatic

#747DDC

#B1B6EC

#EFF0FB

#EBECFA

Rectangle

#EFF0FB

#FAEFFB

#FBFAEF

#F0FBEF

Compound

#EFF0FB

#F4EFFB

#FBFAEF

#F6FBEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2F3FC

#F6F6FC

#FAFAFD

Darker

#9FA5E9

#3744D6

#182184

Saturation

#F3F3F7

#EFF0FB

#EDEEFD

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFF0FB

#EEF1FC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFF0FB

#F0F0FA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFF0FB

#EEF2F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Amethyst Cream lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#F3E1D7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFF0FB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E6FC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E9ED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#E0DA9F

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: #EFF0FB;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFF0FB;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-cream: #EFF0FB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-cream': '#EFF0FB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFF0FB] text-[#EFF0FB]

SCSS

$amethyst-cream: #EFF0FB;

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#EAE3F0 · ΔE 4.9

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#EBE3EA · ΔE 5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFF0FB?

#EFF0FB is Amethyst Cream, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #EFF0FB warm or cool?

Amethyst Cream reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Amethyst Cream?

Amethyst Cream works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Amethyst Cream?

Amethyst Cream pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Amethyst Cream?

You can download Amethyst Cream 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 Amethyst Cream?

The hex code is #EFF0FB. In RGB it's 239, 240, 251, and in HSL it's 235°, 60%, 96%.

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