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Pearl White
Pearl White is a very light, warm neutral color with a yellow undertone. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 88.7, so it reflects roughly 89% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #F3F2ED |
|---|---|
| RGB | 243, 242, 237 |
| HSL | 50°, 20%, 94% |
| Estimated LRV | 88.7 |
| Temperature | warm neutral |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 18.7:1 |
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 all day; a warm color like this one helps balance it.
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 White
Pearl White
White Beach
Errigal White
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
Errigal White#F2F2F4Analogous
Dove’s Wing#F4F2EAAnalogous
Vintage Porcelain#F2EDECTriadic
Anti-Flash White#F2F3F4Triadic
Grim White#F6F1F4Split complementary
Anti-Flash White#F2F3F4Tints 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 White in real paint
Pearl White 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.