Behr

Ethereal White

BL-W04

Ethereal White is a bright white with a cool blue-green undertone. It can feel clean and airy on walls, especially in spaces with tile, chrome, or pale wood. The cool cast is real.

Crisp trim, black accents, or marble suit it. In northern light, it may become cooler than expected. Warmer bulbs help soften it. Avoid using it beside creamy whites unless a clear cool-warm contrast is wanted.

Color Codes

HEX
#e6f1f1
RGB Decimal
230, 241, 241
RGB Percent
90.2%, 94.5%, 94.5%
HSL
180.0, 28.2%, 92.4%
HSV
180.0, 4.6%, 94.5%
CMYK
4.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 5.5%
YIQ
237.7, -6.6, -2.3
XYZ
79.97, 86.08, 95.62
CIE Lab
94.35, -3.62, -1.27
CIE Luv
94.35, -6.05, -1.32
Hunter Lab
92.78, -3.68, -1.31
Decimal
15135217

Ethereal White in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Ethereal White under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Ethereal White under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

180°

Cyan Family

Lightness

92%

Light

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

93.6
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel