GREENS

Calcium

#F2F4E8

RGB 242, 244, 232 · HSL 70°, 35%, 93% · CMYK 1, 0, 5, 4

Calcium is #F2F4E8 in HEX — rgb(242, 244, 232), hsl(70°, 35%, 93%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 5%, 4%).

Calcium pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 35%, 93%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F2F4E8

RGB242, 244, 232

HSL70°, 35%, 93%

HSV70°, 5%, 96%

CMYK1, 0, 5, 4

Decimal15922408

CSS RGBrgb(242, 244, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 35%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Applemint DE5532

ΔE 0.3 · #F3F5E9

Behr

Ivory Mist 750C-1

ΔE 0.9 · #F5F5E9

Vista Paint

Mint Essence K-1279

ΔE 1 · #EFF3E6

IKEA

IKEA017 17

ΔE 1.2 · #EEF3E7

PPG

Clear Yellow 1215-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F1F1E6

Benjamin Moore

Cloud 967 · CC-40 · OC-130

ΔE 1.3 · #F3F2E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Twinkle Twinkle 355

ΔE 1.5 · #F3F2E8

Kilz

Spring Breeze LF200-01

ΔE 1.5 · #EEF0E3

Valspar

Lemon Edge 7003-23

ΔE 1.5 · #F4F3E5

Dulux

Vanilla Sorbet SP2A3

ΔE 1.6 · #F4F2E5

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 1.7 · #F8F8EC

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F3E8

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.3 · #F0EEE2

Sherwin-Williams

Whitetail SW7103

ΔE 2.8 · #F4EFE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.9 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.5 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#F2F4E8

#E9E7F3

Analogous

#F3EFE7

#F2F4E8

#EBF3E7

Triadic

#F2F4E8

#E7F1F3

#F3E7F1

Split-Complementary

#F2F4E8

#E7EBF3

#EFE7F3

Tetradic

#F2F4E8

#E7F3EF

#E9E7F3

#F3E7EB

Monochromatic

#B7C280

#D4DBB3

#F2F4E8

#F5F7EE

Rectangle

#F2F4E8

#E7F3E9

#E9E7F3

#F3E7F1

Compound

#F2F4E8

#EBF3E7

#E9E7F3

#EFE7F3

Variations

Lighter

#F4F6EC

#F6F7F1

#FAFAF7

Darker

#CED6A6

#A2B252

#606A2D

Saturation

#EEEFEB

#F1F3E7

#F5F9E1

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2F4E8

#F5F2E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2F4E8

#F4F4EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2F4E8

#F3F2F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calcium 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

#F5E4C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2F4E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E9ED

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B3ACD2

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: #F2F4E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2F4E8;

CSS Variable

--color-calcium: #F2F4E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calcium': '#F2F4E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2F4E8] text-[#F2F4E8]

SCSS

$calcium: #F2F4E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2F4E8?

#F2F4E8 is Calcium, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #F2F4E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calcium?

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

What colors pair well with Calcium?

Calcium 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 Calcium?

You can download Calcium 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 Calcium?

The hex code is #F2F4E8. In RGB it's 242, 244, 232, and in HSL it's 70°, 35%, 93%.

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