WHITES
Mercury
#F0F0EB
Mercury is #F0F0EB in HEX — rgb(240, 240, 235), hsl(60°, 14%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 6%).
Mercury pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 60°, 14%, 93%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, ceilings, primary walls — where you want light to bounce and breathe. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware.
Color Codes
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
87/100
Very Light
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
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Shades & Tints
Shades and tints of Mercury run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
trim, ceilings, primary walls
Pairs With
natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Clean · Expansive
Mercury isn't one color — it's a spectrum of undertones. The right white makes walls feel taller, light feel softer, and trim feel intentional. Test it against the actual light your room gets, not in the showroom.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F0F0EB?
#F0F0EB is Mercury, a light white with a warm undertone.
Is #F0F0EB warm or cool?
Mercury reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Mercury?
Mercury works well in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for trim, ceilings, primary walls.
What colors pair well with Mercury?
Mercury pairs naturally with natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Mercury?
You can download Mercury 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 Mercury?
The hex code is #F0F0EB. In RGB it's 240, 240, 235, and in HSL it's 60°, 14%, 93%.