# Little Greene Portland Stone - Light

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-portland-stone-light-281](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-portland-stone-light-281)

Little Greene Portland Stone - Light 281 is a pale, softly muted neutral with a gentle beige-grey cast and a noticeable creamy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it quiet on large wall areas, while the light value helps rooms feel open without reading as stark white. In daylight, Portland Stone - Light can appear lightly chalky and warm; under warmer artificial light, its subtle yellow-beige undertone is likely to become more apparent. Use it on walls, painted woodwork, or kitchen cabinetry alongside natural oak, limestone, linen, and aged brass. For contrast, pair this shade with deeper charcoal, olive-toned greens, or dark brown timber.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Little Greene
- **Color name:** Portland Stone - Light
- **Color code:** 281
- **HEX:** #e4e2d5
- **RGB:** 228, 226, 213
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Stone

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 52° Saturation: 6.58% Value: 89.41%
- **HSL:** hsl(52, 22, 86)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.88 Yellow: 6.58 Key: 10.59
- **YIQ:** Y: 225.116 I: 5.369 Q: -3.623
- **XYZ:** X: 71.199 Y: 75.691 Z: 73.792
- **CIE Lab:** L:89.716 a:-1.575 b:6.592
- **CIE Luv:** L:89.716 u:1.872 v:10.18
- **Decimal:** 15000277
- **Hunter Lab:** 87.001, -6.172, 10.612

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Jotun White Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/white-pepper-8282)
- [Jotun Summer Snow](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-snow-1928)
- [Jotun Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/mist-1376)
- [Jotun Early Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/early-rain-0486)
- [Little Greene French Grey Pale](https://plan-home.com/color/french-grey-pale-161)
- [Tikkurila Merino](https://plan-home.com/color/merino-y458)
- [Jotun Timeless](https://plan-home.com/color/timeless-1024)
- [Farrow and Ball School House White](https://plan-home.com/color/school-house-white)
- [Tikkurila Kaolin](https://plan-home.com/color/kaolin-h497)
- [Little Greene Portland Stone - Pale](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-portland-stone-pale-155)
- [Jotun White Comfort](https://plan-home.com/color/white-comfort-8395)
- [Dulux Dusted Moss 3](https://plan-home.com/color/dusted-moss-3)
- [Dulux Cosy Cashmere](https://plan-home.com/color/cosy-cashmere)
- [Dulux Chiffon White 2](https://plan-home.com/color/chiffon-white-2)
- [Jotun Mild](https://plan-home.com/color/mild-1275)
- [Dulux Fossil Hunting](https://plan-home.com/color/fossil-hunting)
- [Jotun Antique White](https://plan-home.com/color/antique-white-0471)
- [Jotun Soul](https://plan-home.com/color/soul-1625)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Little Greene French Grey Pale](https://plan-home.com/color/french-grey-pale-161)
- [Little Greene Joanna](https://plan-home.com/color/joanna-130)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Little Greene Green Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-green-stone-270)
- [Little Greene Portland Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-portland-stone-77)
- [Little Greene Book Room Green](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-book-room-green-322)

## Complementary colors
- [Little Greene Juniper Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/juniper-ash-115)
- [Little Greene Pale Lupin](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-lupin-278)
- [Little Greene Mambo](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-mambo-112)
- [Little Greene Smalt](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-smalt-255)

Official product page: https://www.littlegreene.com/portland-stone-light

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.