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Clover Honey

#F0E2BC

RGB 240, 226, 188 · HSL 44°, 63%, 84% · CMYK 0, 6, 22, 6

Clover Honey is #F0E2BC in HEX — rgb(240, 226, 188), hsl(44°, 63%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 6%).

Clover Honey pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 63%, 84%. 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#F0E2BC

RGB240, 226, 188

HSL44°, 63%, 84%

HSV44°, 22%, 94%

CMYK0, 6, 22, 6

Decimal15786684

CSS RGBrgb(240, 226, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 63%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Egg Noodle 867

ΔE 0.4 · #F1E3BD

Vista Paint

Egg Noodle C-866

ΔE 0.6 · #F2E3BD

Benjamin Moore

Summer 206 · CC-190

ΔE 1.3 · #EFE0B8

Valspar

Homey Cream 3007-6B

ΔE 1.3 · #F2E1BC

Sherwin-Williams

Full Moon SW6679

ΔE 1.4 · #F4E3BC

PPG

Winter Wheat 12-05

ΔE 1.6 · #F5E4BF

Behr

Taj Mahal M300-2

ΔE 1.6 · #F4E2BC

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 2 · #EADFB7

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 2.2 · #EFE6C0

Dulux

Te Rapa NZ10C2

ΔE 2.4 · #EBE3BE

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 2.8 · #F6E1BC

Dunn-Edwards

Cameo DEC742

ΔE 3.1 · #F2DEBC

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 4.8 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 4.9 · #F6DFC0

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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 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

#F0E2BC

#BCCAF0

Analogous

#F0C8BC

#F0E2BC

#E4F0BC

Triadic

#F0E2BC

#BCF0E2

#E2BCF0

Split-Complementary

#F0E2BC

#BCE4F0

#C8BCF0

Tetradic

#F0E2BC

#BCF0C8

#BCCAF0

#F0BCE4

Monochromatic

#D4AC40

#E2C77E

#F0E2BC

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#F0E2BC

#CAF0BC

#BCCAF0

#E2BCF0

Compound

#F0E2BC

#E4F0BC

#BCCAF0

#C8BCF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E8CA

#F4EDD9

#F7F4EA

Darker

#E3C574

#C79C24

#765C13

Saturation

#DEDACE

#F0E2BC

#F7E6B5

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E2BC

#EDE4BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E2BC

#E4E4C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E2BC

#F2DDE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Clover Honey 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

#F3D6A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E2BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DBCC

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.

#8FA4DD

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: #F0E2BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E2BC;

CSS Variable

--color-clover-honey: #F0E2BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clover-honey': '#F0E2BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E2BC] text-[#F0E2BC]

SCSS

$clover-honey: #F0E2BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E2BC?

#F0E2BC is Clover Honey, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E2BC warm or cool?

Clover Honey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clover Honey?

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

What colors pair well with Clover Honey?

Clover Honey 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 Clover Honey?

You can download Clover Honey 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 Clover Honey?

The hex code is #F0E2BC. In RGB it's 240, 226, 188, and in HSL it's 44°, 63%, 84%.

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