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Coastal Beige

#F0EBD9

RGB 240, 235, 217 · HSL 47°, 43%, 90% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 6

Coastal Beige is #F0EBD9 in HEX — rgb(240, 235, 217), hsl(47°, 43%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 6%).

Coastal Beige pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 43%, 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#F0EBD9

RGB240, 235, 217

HSL47°, 43%, 90%

HSV47°, 10%, 94%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 6

Decimal15789017

CSS RGBrgb(240, 235, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 43%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Coopers Beach NZ10C1

ΔE 0.6 · #EFEBDA

Behr

Summer Jasmine PPU9-15

ΔE 0.6 · #EEEAD8

Vista Paint

Beige Daze K-1291

ΔE 0.6 · #F2ECDA

Valspar

Whitewashed Oak 7006-23

ΔE 0.6 · #EFEBDA

PPG

Adobe White 1100-2

ΔE 0.7 · #F2ECD9

Benjamin Moore

Royal 939

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE9D6

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 0.9 · #F0EDDB

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1 · #EDE9D8

Sherwin-Williams

Restful White SW7563

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE8D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Quartz 362

ΔE 1.1 · #EFEADA

Kilz

Delicate Ballerina LE200-02

ΔE 1.1 · #EFEADA

IKEA

IKEA014 14

ΔE 1.2 · #EEEADA

Dunn-Edwards

Glisten Green DE5491

ΔE 1.5 · #F2EFDC

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.1 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.3 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #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 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

#F0EBD9

#DBDFF0

Analogous

#F0E1DB

#F0EBD9

#EAF0DB

Triadic

#F0EBD9

#DBF0EC

#ECDBF0

Split-Complementary

#F0EBD9

#DBEAF0

#E1DBF0

Tetradic

#F0EBD9

#DBF0E1

#DBDFF0

#F0DBEA

Monochromatic

#C5B26D

#DBCFA4

#F0EBD9

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#F0EBD9

#DFF0DB

#DBDFF0

#ECDBF0

Compound

#F0EBD9

#EAF0DB

#DBDFF0

#E1DBF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3F0E2

#F5F3EA

#F9F8F3

Darker

#D8CA97

#BAA043

#6E5E25

Saturation

#E9E7E2

#F0ECDB

#F8F0D3

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0EBD9

#F0EBDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0EBD9

#ECECDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0EBD9

#F1E8EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Coastal Beige 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

#F3DDBE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0EBD9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E2E2

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A8B2D7

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: #F0EBD9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0EBD9;

CSS Variable

--color-coastal-beige: #F0EBD9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coastal-beige': '#F0EBD9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0EBD9] text-[#F0EBD9]

SCSS

$coastal-beige: #F0EBD9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0EBD9?

#F0EBD9 is Coastal Beige, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0EBD9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coastal Beige?

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

What colors pair well with Coastal Beige?

Coastal Beige 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 Coastal Beige?

You can download Coastal Beige 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 Coastal Beige?

The hex code is #F0EBD9. In RGB it's 240, 235, 217, and in HSL it's 47°, 43%, 90%.

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