GREENS

Billowy Down

#F2F8F0

RGB 242, 248, 240 · HSL 105°, 36%, 96% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 3

Billowy Down is #F2F8F0 in HEX — rgb(242, 248, 240), hsl(105°, 36%, 96%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 3%).

Billowy Down pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 105°, 36%, 96%. 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#F2F8F0

RGB242, 248, 240

HSL105°, 36%, 96%

HSV105°, 3%, 97%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 3

Decimal15923440

CSS RGBrgb(242, 248, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 36%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Billowy Down 780E-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Valley DEW362

ΔE 1.2 · #F4F7EE

Vista Paint

White Echo K-1271

ΔE 1.5 · #EDF4EC

IKEA

IKEA020 20

ΔE 1.7 · #ECF4EC

Benjamin Moore

Aloe 844

ΔE 1.8 · #EFF3EC

Colorhouse

Imagine .02 Imagine-02

ΔE 2.3 · #FAFDF4

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 2.4 · #F7F7F1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cyprus Spring 411

ΔE 2.7 · #F2F2EA

Dulux

Vivid White™ SW1G1

ΔE 2.8 · #F7F8F4

PPG

Spring Rain 1137-1

ΔE 2.8 · #ECF1EC

Valspar

Italian Ice 7005-10

ΔE 2.8 · #E9F6EF

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 3 · #F8F8EC

Kilz

Ultra Bright White TB-01

ΔE 3 · #F6F8F5

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 3.9 · #FBF8F4

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 4.6 · #F6F6F6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2F8F0

#F7F1F8

Analogous

#F7F8F1

#F2F8F0

#F1F8F3

Triadic

#F2F8F0

#F1F3F8

#F8F1F3

Split-Complementary

#F2F8F0

#F3F1F8

#F8F1F7

Tetradic

#F2F8F0

#F1F7F8

#F7F1F8

#F8F3F1

Monochromatic

#99C889

#C6E0BD

#F2F8F0

#F0F7EE

Rectangle

#F2F8F0

#F1F8F7

#F7F1F8

#F8F1F3

Compound

#F2F8F0

#F1F8F3

#F7F1F8

#F8F1F7

Variations

Lighter

#F5FAF4

#F8FBF7

#FBFCFB

Darker

#B9DAAD

#6FB657

#3E6F2E

Saturation

#F4F6F4

#F3F8F1

#F1FCEE

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2F8F0

#F7F5F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2F8F0

#F7F7F1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2F8F0

#F3F7F7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Billowy Down 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

#F5E7CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2F8F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2ECF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#C9ACD3

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: #F2F8F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2F8F0;

CSS Variable

--color-billowy-down: #F2F8F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'billowy-down': '#F2F8F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2F8F0] text-[#F2F8F0]

SCSS

$billowy-down: #F2F8F0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2F8F0?

#F2F8F0 is Billowy Down, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #F2F8F0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Billowy Down?

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

What colors pair well with Billowy Down?

Billowy Down 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 Billowy Down?

You can download Billowy Down 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 Billowy Down?

The hex code is #F2F8F0. In RGB it's 242, 248, 240, and in HSL it's 105°, 36%, 96%.

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