Eggshell, characterized by its soft and muted tones, is a versatile color that creates a calming ambiance in any space. With its RGB composition of 238, 230, and 221, this shade from Little Greene, Down 242, harmoniously blends warm and cool undertones, making it a popular choice for both modern and traditional interiors. Its subtle elegance lends itself well to a wide range of decor styles, offering a serene backdrop that complements various textures and materials.
Color Description
Little Greene Down 242 is a white paint color with a warm and gentle appearance. It has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75, indicating it is a relatively light shade.
Undertones
This color has the very gentlest of red oxide undertones, which gives it a warm emission without being overly dominant.
Color Values
- LRV: 75
- Although the color is often described in terms of its light reflectance value and undertones rather than specific color codes, it can be approximated to HEX codes such as #eee6dd.
Usage
Down 242 is suitable for interior use and can be applied to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces. It is available in various finishes such as Absolute Matt Emulsion, Intelligent Matt Emulsion, and Intelligent Eggshell, among others.
Atmosphere
The warm undertones of Down 242 help to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making it particularly suitable for rooms that need a warm and snug feel. It is recommended for north-facing rooms where cold light can make spaces feel gloomy, as it adds depth and warmth without appearing flat or dingy.
Little Greene Down 242 Color Alternative
Little Greene Down 242 is celebrated for its subtle depth and refined character, making it a popular choice in sophisticated design schemes. Tikkurila Feather F487 and Tikkurila Steam G497 serve as appealing alternatives, each offering a unique balance of warmth and coolness that complements the original hue. Additionally, Tikkurila Cloud Y481 provides a softer, more ethereal option, inviting designers to experiment with nuanced contrasts while maintaining an overall harmonious palette.
Bathroom
For a bathroom, Little Greene Down 242 is a practical and appealing choice. This paint is available in finishes designed for different areas: one suitable for walls and ceilings and another specifically formulated to resist moisture, staining, and general wear, making it ideal for bathroom walls, woodwork, and radiators.
The water-based formulations are environmentally friendly and completely washable, ensuring durability and easy maintenance in moisture-prone spaces. Additionally, its efficient coverage helps minimize application time while delivering a reliable finish throughout the room.
Bedroom
For a bedroom color scheme, Little Greene Down 242 delivers an air of elegance while seamlessly fitting both modern and traditional interiors. Its refined character invites pairing with lighter shades for a subtle monochromatic look or with complementary colors such as Little Greene Woad to introduce a vibrant contrast.
To achieve a harmonious ambiance, Down 242 works well with coordinated hues like Light Peachblossom, Dorchester Pink, or China Clay Dark, and can be accented with contrasting touches for added visual interest. The paint is available in multiple finishes, ensuring an ideal match for varying design preferences and practical needs.
Kitchen
For a kitchen color scheme, Little Greene Down 242 establishes a bright and practical choice that infuses the space with light and a clean, modern aesthetic. Its high reflectivity and environmentally friendly formulation make it especially suitable for busy areas like kitchens and bathrooms where washability is key.
Part of Little Greene’s Intelligent Matt Emulsion range, this finish offers excellent durability and ease of maintenance, ensuring it withstands high-traffic use. It pairs well with complementary neutral shades or can be accented with warmer hues to create a balanced and harmonious interior design.
Living Room
Living room color Little Greene Down 242 brings a timeless yet contemporary aesthetic to your space. It creates an open atmosphere that enhances both modern and traditional interiors, making small living rooms feel larger by reflecting light off walls and ceilings painted in this shade.
Down 242 pairs beautifully with colors like Perennial Grey to establish a neutral, contemporary look, or fits into monochromatic and complementary palettes to add depth and visual interest. With a range of finishes available for walls, ceilings, and woodwork, it provides a cohesive and stylish finish throughout the living space.
Outdoor
Little Greene's Down 242 offers an inviting home outdoor color perfect for enhancing exterior spaces. The Intelligent Exterior Eggshell finish, designed for woodwork such as doors, garden offices, window frames, sheds, and garden furniture, is self-priming, water-based, nearly odourless, and provides a subtle sheen with excellent coverage, mold inhibition, and weather protection.
Complementing this, the Intelligent Masonry Paint delivers robust water resistance and adhesive strength for brickwork, cement blockwork, and rendered surfaces, forming a tough, long-lasting film. Additionally, the Intelligent Floor Paint is an effective solution for both wooden and concrete floors with light to medium footfall, offering quick drying times, durability, and superior resistance to stains and ageing effects.
