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Classic Light Buff

#F0EADC

RGB 240, 234, 220 · HSL 42°, 40%, 90% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 6

Classic Light Buff is #F0EADC in HEX — rgb(240, 234, 220), hsl(42°, 40%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 6%).

Classic Light Buff pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 40%, 90%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F0EADC

RGB240, 234, 220

HSL42°, 40%, 90%

HSV42°, 8%, 94%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 6

Decimal15788764

CSS RGBrgb(240, 234, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 40%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dover White SW6385

Exact match

Dulux

Sandfly Point NZ9F3

ΔE 0.4 · #EFEADC

Valspar

Pam's Lace 7006-7

ΔE 0.5 · #F0EADD

PPG

Purity 14-20

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE9DA

Benjamin Moore

Collector's AF-45

ΔE 0.6 · #F2EBDD

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 0.7 · #F2ECDE

IKEA

IKEA010 10

ΔE 0.9 · #F3ECDE

Vista Paint

Nilla Vanilla C-2

ΔE 1 · #F0EADE

Behr

Coastal Beige PPU7-13

ΔE 1 · #F0EADA

Kilz

Himalaya LJ240

ΔE 1 · #F0EADE

Dunn-Edwards

Ball of String DE6190

ΔE 1.1 · #F0E8D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Quartz 362

ΔE 1.1 · #EFEADA

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.8 · #EDE9D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.1 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.7 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#F0EADC

#DBE1F0

Analogous

#F0DFDB

#F0EADC

#ECF0DB

Triadic

#F0EADC

#DBF0EA

#EADBF0

Split-Complementary

#F0EADC

#DBECF0

#DFDBF0

Tetradic

#F0EADC

#DBF0DF

#DBE1F0

#F0DBEC

Monochromatic

#C2A970

#D9C9A6

#F0EADC

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#F0EADC

#E1F0DB

#DBE1F0

#EADBF0

Compound

#F0EADC

#ECF0DB

#DBE1F0

#DFDBF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3EEE2

#F5F2EA

#F9F7F4

Darker

#D6C49A

#B69447

#6B5728

Saturation

#E9E7E2

#F0EADB

#F7EDD4

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0EADC

#EFEBDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0EADC

#EBEBDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0EADC

#F1E8EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Classic Light Buff 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

#F3DCC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0EADC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E1E4

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.

#AAB7D5

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: #F0EADC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0EADC;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-light-buff: #F0EADC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-light-buff': '#F0EADC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0EADC] text-[#F0EADC]

SCSS

$classic-light-buff: #F0EADC;

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#F2EBDA · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0EADC?

#F0EADC is Classic Light Buff, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0EADC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Light Buff?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Light Buff?

Classic Light Buff 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 Classic Light Buff?

You can download Classic Light Buff 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 Classic Light Buff?

The hex code is #F0EADC. In RGB it's 240, 234, 220, and in HSL it's 42°, 40%, 90%.

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