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Apple Slice

#F0EEBE

RGB 240, 238, 190 · HSL 58°, 62%, 84% · CMYK 0, 1, 21, 6

Apple Slice is #F0EEBE in HEX — rgb(240, 238, 190), hsl(58°, 62%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 21%, 6%).

Apple Slice pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 62%, 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#F0EEBE

RGB240, 238, 190

HSL58°, 62%, 84%

HSV58°, 21%, 94%

CMYK0, 1, 21, 6

Decimal15789758

CSS RGBrgb(240, 238, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 62%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Apple Slice S18G1

Exact match

Valspar

Limescent 6007-9A

ΔE 1.3 · #EEEFC0

Benjamin Moore

Light 2027-60

ΔE 1.9 · #F3F3C4

Behr

Garlic Clove 390C-2

ΔE 2 · #F7F3C3

PPG

Limited Lime 1217-2

ΔE 2.4 · #EAECB9

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 2.5 · #EBEFBD

Vista Paint

Gold Gleam K-437

ΔE 2.5 · #F8F3C5

Dunn-Edwards

Perfect Pear DE5519

ΔE 2.6 · #E9E8BB

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 2.9 · #F8EFC0

Hallman-Lindsay

Bermuda Son 797

ΔE 3.3 · #F0E9BE

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 3.4 · #E9E5B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .04 Sprout-04

ΔE 4.4 · #FEF2C2

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 6.7 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.2 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.7 · #E6C9A2

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

#F0EEBE

#BDBFEF

Analogous

#EFD5BD

#F0EEBE

#D8EFBD

Triadic

#F0EEBE

#BDEFEE

#EEBDEF

Split-Complementary

#F0EEBE

#BDD8EF

#D5BDEF

Tetradic

#F0EEBE

#BDEFD5

#BDBFEF

#EFBDD8

Monochromatic

#D2CE41

#E1DE7F

#F0EEBE

#FAFAEA

Rectangle

#F0EEBE

#BFEFBD

#BDBFEF

#EEBDEF

Compound

#F0EEBE

#D8EFBD

#BDBFEF

#D5BDEF

Variations

Lighter

#F3F1CA

#F3F3DA

#F7F7EB

Darker

#E2DE75

#C6C125

#757214

Saturation

#DEDDCF

#EFEEBD

#F7F5B5

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

17.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0EEBE

#F5EBBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0EEBE

#EEEEC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0EEBE

#F3E7EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Apple Slice 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

#F3DFAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0EEBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E4CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#9092DD

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: #F0EEBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0EEBE;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-slice: #F0EEBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-slice': '#F0EEBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0EEBE] text-[#F0EEBE]

SCSS

$apple-slice: #F0EEBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0EEBE?

#F0EEBE is Apple Slice, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0EEBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Slice?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Slice?

Apple Slice 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 Apple Slice?

You can download Apple Slice 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 Apple Slice?

The hex code is #F0EEBE. In RGB it's 240, 238, 190, and in HSL it's 58°, 62%, 84%.

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