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Fake Blonde

#EFE6C1

RGB 239, 230, 193 · HSL 48°, 59%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 19, 6

Fake Blonde is #EFE6C1 in HEX — rgb(239, 230, 193), hsl(48°, 59%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 19%, 6%).

Fake Blonde pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 59%, 85%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EFE6C1

RGB239, 230, 193

HSL48°, 59%, 85%

HSV48°, 19%, 94%

CMYK0, 4, 19, 6

Decimal15722177

CSS RGBrgb(239, 230, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 59%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 0.5 · #EFE6C0

Dulux

Arctic Daisy S16F1

ΔE 1.2 · #EBE3BE

Sherwin-Williams

Lily SW6693

ΔE 1.2 · #F3E8C2

Valspar

Pale Maize 3005-8C

ΔE 1.4 · #F3E7C1

Benjamin Moore

Norfolk 261

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE4C2

Vista Paint

French Sonnet K-494

ΔE 1.6 · #F1E4BF

PPG

Slices Of Happy 1109-1

ΔE 2.1 · #EDE5BC

Behr

Cottonseed 340E-2

ΔE 2.1 · #F5EAC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Egg Noodle 867

ΔE 2.2 · #F1E3BD

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Light DE5505

ΔE 2.3 · #F1EBC8

Kilz

Lemon Ice LF220-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F1ECC9

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 3 · #EADFB7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.8 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 4.8 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 6.2 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFE6C1

#C2CBEF

Analogous

#EFD0C2

#EFE6C1

#E2EFC2

Triadic

#EFE6C1

#C2EFE6

#E6C2EF

Split-Complementary

#EFE6C1

#C2E2EF

#D0C2EF

Tetradic

#EFE6C1

#C2EFD0

#C2CBEF

#EFC2E2

Monochromatic

#D0B549

#E0CE85

#EFE6C1

#FAF7EB

Rectangle

#EFE6C1

#CBEFC2

#C2CBEF

#E6C2EF

Compound

#EFE6C1

#E2EFC2

#C2CBEF

#D0C2EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2EBCE

#F4EFDD

#F7F5EC

Darker

#E0CC7B

#C5A62A

#746216

Saturation

#E0DDD2

#EFE6C2

#F7EBBA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE6C1

#EFE6C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE6C1

#E8E8C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE6C1

#F1E1E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fake Blonde brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F3D9AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EFE6C1

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E0DED0

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#95A3DC

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EFE6C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE6C1;

CSS Variable

--color-fake-blonde: #EFE6C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fake-blonde': '#EFE6C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE6C1] text-[#EFE6C1]

SCSS

$fake-blonde: #EFE6C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE6C1?

#EFE6C1 is Fake Blonde, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE6C1 warm or cool?

Fake Blonde reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fake Blonde?

Fake Blonde works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Fake Blonde?

Fake Blonde pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fake Blonde?

You can download Fake Blonde on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Fake Blonde?

The hex code is #EFE6C1. In RGB it's 239, 230, 193, and in HSL it's 48°, 59%, 85%.

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