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Pearl Brite
Pearl Brite is a very light, true neutral color with almost no undertone. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 79, so it reflects roughly 79% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #E6E6E3 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 230, 230, 227 |
| HSL | 60°, 6%, 90% |
| Estimated LRV | 79 |
| Temperature | true neutral |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 16.8:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
Reflects most of the light that hits it. Good for ceilings, small or dark rooms and whole-house walls. In north light very light colors can look flat or slightly gray, so test a large sample.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that can push this color cooler and grayer. Test it there before committing, or pick a slightly warmer cousin.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Small rooms and hallways
- Ceilings
- Rooms with little daylight
- Open-plan main walls
A 60-30-10 palette built on Pearl Brite
Pearl Brite
White Beach
Shaving Cream
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Shaving Cream#E1E5E5Analogous
Whale Bone#E5E7E4Analogous
Diamonds in the Sky#E5E2E1Triadic
Shaving Cream#E1E5E5Triadic
Diamonds in the Sky#E5E2E1Split complementary
Shaving Cream#E1E5E5Tints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Pearl Brite in real paint
Pearl Brite is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.