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Neutral Ground

#F3EDE2

RGB 243, 237, 226 · HSL 39°, 41%, 92% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 5

Neutral Ground is #F3EDE2 in HEX — rgb(243, 237, 226), hsl(39°, 41%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 5%).

Neutral Ground pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 41%, 92%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F3EDE2

RGB243, 237, 226

HSL39°, 41%, 92%

HSV39°, 7%, 95%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 5

Decimal15986146

CSS RGBrgb(243, 237, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 41%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Neutral Ground K-1306

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Westhighland White SW7566

ΔE 0.5 · #F3EEE3

Kilz

Swiss Coffee LJ240A

ΔE 0.6 · #F2EDE1

PPG

Vanilla Milkshake 1015-1

ΔE 0.7 · #F1ECE2

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of Heaven 4

ΔE 0.7 · #F1EBE0

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 0.9 · #F0ECE1

IKEA

IKEA093 93

ΔE 0.9 · #F4EFE5

Behr

Bleached Linen PPU5-9

ΔE 1.1 · #F3ECE3

Valspar

Polar White 7003-16

ΔE 1.1 · #F0EDE2

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2163-70

ΔE 1.2 · #F5ECE0

Dulux

Sandfly Point Half NZ9F2

ΔE 1.2 · #F2EFE4

Dunn-Edwards

Trite White DE6204

ΔE 1.5 · #F4F0E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 1.5 · #F0EEE2

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 2 · #F7F1E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.8 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F3EDE2

#E2E8F3

Analogous

#F3E5E2

#F3EDE2

#F0F3E2

Triadic

#F3EDE2

#E2F3ED

#EDE2F3

Split-Complementary

#F3EDE2

#E2F0F3

#E5E2F3

Tetradic

#F3EDE2

#E2F3E5

#E2E8F3

#F3E2F0

Monochromatic

#C6AA76

#DCCCAC

#F3EDE2

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#F3EDE2

#E8F3E2

#E2E8F3

#EDE2F3

Compound

#F3EDE2

#F0F3E2

#E2E8F3

#E5E2F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5F1E8

#F7F4EE

#FAF8F6

Darker

#D9C49F

#BA9248

#6E5628

Saturation

#EDEBE8

#F3EDE2

#F9EFDC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

18.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3EDE2

#F1EEE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3EDE2

#EEEEE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3EDE2

#F4EBED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Neutral Ground strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F6DEC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3EDE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3E3E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A9B9D5

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: #F3EDE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3EDE2;

CSS Variable

--color-neutral-ground: #F3EDE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neutral-ground': '#F3EDE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3EDE2] text-[#F3EDE2]

SCSS

$neutral-ground: #F3EDE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3EDE2?

#F3EDE2 is Neutral Ground, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3EDE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neutral Ground?

Neutral Ground works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Neutral Ground?

Neutral Ground pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Neutral Ground?

You can download Neutral Ground 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 Neutral Ground?

The hex code is #F3EDE2. In RGB it's 243, 237, 226, and in HSL it's 39°, 41%, 92%.

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