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Pearl White

#F3F2ED

RGB 243, 242, 237 · HSL 50°, 20%, 94% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 5

Pearl White is #F3F2ED in HEX — rgb(243, 242, 237), hsl(50°, 20%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 5%).

Pearl White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 20%, 94%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F3F2ED

RGB243, 242, 237

HSL50°, 20%, 94%

HSV50°, 2%, 95%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 5

Decimal15987437

CSS RGBrgb(243, 242, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 20%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

White Wing LJ260

ΔE 0.3 · #F4F3EE

Behr

Nano White HDC-MD-06

ΔE 0.7 · #F3F1ED

Vista Paint

Mercury K-791

ΔE 0.8 · #F0F0EB

Valspar

Du Jour 7002-6

ΔE 0.8 · #F1F0EC

Dunn-Edwards

Droplets DEW381

ΔE 0.8 · #F6F4EF

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

ΔE 0.8 · #F1F0EC

Benjamin Moore

White 879

ΔE 0.9 · #F6F3EE

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 0.9 · #F1F2EE

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 1.1 · #F2F1EE

Sherwin-Williams

Extra White SW7006

ΔE 1.4 · #EEEFEA

Dulux

Snowy Mountains Quarter SW1G3

ΔE 1.6 · #F2F1E9

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 2.3 · #F0F2F1

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 2.4 · #FBF8F4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 2.7 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 3.8 · #F0ECE1

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 UndertoneGreen

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

#F3F2ED

#EDEEF3

Analogous

#F3EFED

#F3F2ED

#F1F3ED

Triadic

#F3F2ED

#EDF3F2

#F2EDF3

Split-Complementary

#F3F2ED

#EDF1F3

#EFEDF3

Tetradic

#F3F2ED

#EDF3EF

#EDEEF3

#F3EDF1

Monochromatic

#B6AF91

#D4D1BF

#F3F2ED

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#F3F2ED

#EEF3ED

#EDEEF3

#F2EDF3

Compound

#F3F2ED

#F1F3ED

#EDEEF3

#EFEDF3

Variations

Lighter

#F5F4F0

#F7F7F4

#FAFAF9

Darker

#CDC9B2

#9F9669

#5E583B

Saturation

#F1F0EF

#F3F2ED

#F9F6E7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3F2ED

#F3F2EE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3F2ED

#F2F2EE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3F2ED

#F3F1F2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pearl White brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F6E2CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3F2ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3E7F1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#AFB5CF

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: #F3F2ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3F2ED;

CSS Variable

--color-pearl-white: #F3F2ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearl-white': '#F3F2ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3F2ED] text-[#F3F2ED]

SCSS

$pearl-white: #F3F2ED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3F2ED?

#F3F2ED is Pearl White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3F2ED warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearl White?

Pearl White works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Pearl White?

Pearl White pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pearl White?

You can download Pearl White 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 Pearl White?

The hex code is #F3F2ED. In RGB it's 243, 242, 237, and in HSL it's 50°, 20%, 94%.

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