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Starfox

#F0E8D5

RGB 240, 232, 213 · HSL 42°, 47%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 6

Starfox is #F0E8D5 in HEX — rgb(240, 232, 213), hsl(42°, 47%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 6%).

Starfox pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 47%, 89%. 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#F0E8D5

RGB240, 232, 213

HSL42°, 47%, 89%

HSV42°, 11%, 94%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 6

Decimal15788245

CSS RGBrgb(240, 232, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 47%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Thistle Seed 7003-13

ΔE 0.4 · #F1E8D5

Dulux

Gentle Touch Quarter S14E1Q

ΔE 0.5 · #F0E7D4

PPG

Creamy White 1105-1

ΔE 0.5 · #F0E9D6

Benjamin Moore

Navajo 947

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE8D6

Vista Paint

Amazing Grace K-1286

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE8D4

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 0.8 · #EEE7D3

Dunn-Edwards

Rice Bowl DE6170

ΔE 0.9 · #F1E7D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Chapel Wall 9

ΔE 0.9 · #F3EAD7

Sherwin-Williams

Medici Ivory SW7558

ΔE 1 · #F3E9D7

Behr

Original White N290-1

ΔE 1 · #F2EBD8

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 1.5 · #F5ECD9

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.6 · #ECE6D1

Kilz

Ivory Porcelain TB-05

ΔE 1.7 · #F6EBD8

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.3 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#F0E8D5

#D6DEF0

Analogous

#F0DBD6

#F0E8D5

#EBF0D6

Triadic

#F0E8D5

#D6F0E8

#E8D6F0

Split-Complementary

#F0E8D5

#D6EBF0

#DBD6F0

Tetradic

#F0E8D5

#D6F0DB

#D6DEF0

#F0D6EB

Monochromatic

#C8AA65

#DCC99E

#F0E8D5

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#F0E8D5

#DEF0D6

#D6DEF0

#E8D6F0

Compound

#F0E8D5

#EBF0D6

#D6DEF0

#DBD6F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3EDDE

#F5F1E7

#F8F6F2

Darker

#DAC491

#BD973C

#705821

Saturation

#E7E5DF

#F0E8D6

#F8EBCE

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E8D5

#EEE9D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E8D5

#E9E9D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E8D5

#F1E5E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Starfox 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

#F3DBBB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E8D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E0DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A6B5D9

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: #F0E8D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E8D5;

CSS Variable

--color-starfox: #F0E8D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'starfox': '#F0E8D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E8D5] text-[#F0E8D5]

SCSS

$starfox: #F0E8D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E8D5?

#F0E8D5 is Starfox, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E8D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Starfox?

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

What colors pair well with Starfox?

Starfox 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 Starfox?

You can download Starfox 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 Starfox?

The hex code is #F0E8D5. In RGB it's 240, 232, 213, and in HSL it's 42°, 47%, 89%.

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