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Coast Light

#F0D18E

RGB 240, 209, 142 · HSL 41°, 77%, 75% · CMYK 0, 13, 41, 6

Coast Light is #F0D18E in HEX — rgb(240, 209, 142), hsl(41°, 77%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 41%, 6%).

Coast Light pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 77%, 75%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F0D18E

RGB240, 209, 142

HSL41°, 77%, 75%

HSV41°, 41%, 94%

CMYK0, 13, 41, 6

Decimal15782286

CSS RGBrgb(240, 209, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 77%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

Exact match

Dulux

Poached S14G3

ΔE 1.7 · #F5D593

Sherwin-Williams

Naples Yellow SW9021

ΔE 2.3 · #F6D58F

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 2.6 · #F9D794

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 2.6 · #EECB88

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 2.7 · #F6D48D

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 2.8 · #F7D68F

Benjamin Moore

Westminster 200

ΔE 3 · #E8CE8E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 3.1 · #E8D08E

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 3.2 · #ECD193

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 3.5 · #FAD992

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 3.7 · #F2CF86

Valspar

Dreamy Caramel 3003-4A

ΔE 4.3 · #F6CD8A

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5 · #E9D095

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F0D18E

#8EADF0

Analogous

#F0A08E

#F0D18E

#DEF08E

Triadic

#F0D18E

#8EF0D1

#D18EF0

Split-Complementary

#F0D18E

#8EDEF0

#A08EF0

Tetradic

#F0D18E

#8EF0A0

#8EADF0

#F08EDE

Monochromatic

#CB931A

#E8B64A

#F0D18E

#F9EDD2

#FCF6E8

Rectangle

#F0D18E

#ADF08E

#8EADF0

#D18EF0

Compound

#F0D18E

#DEF08E

#8EADF0

#A08EF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3DAA5

#F2E2C0

#F5EDDD

Darker

#EBB747

#C28A10

#735107

Saturation

#CEC5B1

#F0D18E

#F8D487

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0D18E

#E6D88E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0D18E

#D7D799

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0D18E

#F3C9D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Coast Light 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

#F3C986

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0D18E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1CEAA

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.

#668CDF

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #F0D18E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0D18E;

CSS Variable

--color-coast-light: #F0D18E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coast-light': '#F0D18E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0D18E] text-[#F0D18E]

SCSS

$coast-light: #F0D18E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0D18E?

#F0D18E is Coast Light, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0D18E warm or cool?

Coast Light reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coast Light?

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

What colors pair well with Coast Light?

Coast Light 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 Coast Light?

You can download Coast Light 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 Coast Light?

The hex code is #F0D18E. In RGB it's 240, 209, 142, and in HSL it's 41°, 77%, 75%.

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