GREENS

Whitest White

#F8F9F5

RGB 248, 249, 245 · HSL 75°, 25%, 97% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 2

Whitest White is #F8F9F5 in HEX — rgb(248, 249, 245), hsl(75°, 25%, 97%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 2%).

Whitest White pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 25%, 97%. 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#F8F9F5

RGB248, 249, 245

HSL75°, 25%, 97%

HSV75°, 2%, 98%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 2

Decimal16316917

CSS RGBrgb(248, 249, 245)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 25%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vivid White™ SW1G1

ΔE 0.3 · #F7F8F4

Behr

Ultra Pure WhiteÂ® PPU18-6

ΔE 0.4 · #F8F8F4

Kilz

Ultra Bright White TB-01

ΔE 0.7 · #F6F8F5

Valspar

Ultra White 7006-24

ΔE 0.8 · #F6F7F4

Benjamin Moore

Chantilly 2121-70

ΔE 1 · #F5F7F2

Colorhouse

Imagine .01 Imagine-01

ΔE 1.1 · #F8FAF8

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 1.3 · #F7F7F1

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 1.4 · #FBF8F4

Dunn-Edwards

Cool December DEW383

ΔE 1.5 · #FDFBF8

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 2.2 · #F6F6F6

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 2.4 · #F1F2EE

IKEA

IKEA019 19

ΔE 2.6 · #EFF5F0

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 2.9 · #F8F6ED

Vista Paint

Alicia K-79

ΔE 2.9 · #F1F1EF

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 4.1 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

94/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral 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

#F8F9F5

#F6F5F9

Analogous

#F9F8F5

#F8F9F5

#F6F9F5

Triadic

#F8F9F5

#F5F8F9

#F9F5F8

Split-Complementary

#F8F9F5

#F5F6F9

#F8F5F9

Tetradic

#F8F9F5

#F5F9F8

#F6F5F9

#F9F5F6

Monochromatic

#B5C096

#D7DDC6

#F8F9F5

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#F8F9F5

#F5F9F6

#F6F5F9

#F9F5F8

Compound

#F8F9F5

#F6F9F5

#F6F5F9

#F8F5F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAFAF7

#FBFBF9

#FDFDFC

Darker

#CDD5B7

#98A967

#5B6638

Saturation

#F8F8F7

#F8F9F5

#FAFCF3

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

1.06:1

Fail

vs Black

19.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F9F5

#F9F8F6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F9F5

#F9F9F6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F9F5

#F8F8F9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Whitest White 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

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How it looks under different light

#F9E7D3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F9F5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7ECF7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#B7AFCF

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: #F8F9F5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F9F5;

CSS Variable

--color-whitest-white: #F8F9F5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whitest-white': '#F8F9F5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F9F5] text-[#F8F9F5]

SCSS

$whitest-white: #F8F9F5;

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#F1F5F1 · ΔE 1.9

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#F1F4F1 · ΔE 2.0

Super White

#F1F2EE · ΔE 2.4

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#F6F6ED · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F9F5?

#F8F9F5 is Whitest White, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F9F5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whitest White?

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

What colors pair well with Whitest White?

Whitest White 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 Whitest White?

You can download Whitest 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 Whitest White?

The hex code is #F8F9F5. In RGB it's 248, 249, 245, and in HSL it's 75°, 25%, 97%.

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