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Bistro White

#F0EEE9

RGB 240, 238, 233 · HSL 43°, 19%, 93% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 6

Bistro White is #F0EEE9 in HEX — rgb(240, 238, 233), hsl(43°, 19%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 6%).

Bistro White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 19%, 93%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#F0EEE9

RGB240, 238, 233

HSL43°, 19%, 93%

HSV43°, 3%, 94%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 6

Decimal15789801

CSS RGBrgb(240, 238, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 19%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Bistro White 7006-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

White Shoulders C-1264

ΔE 0.6 · #F1EFE9

Behr

Timid White PR-W12

ΔE 0.7 · #F0EDE9

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

ΔE 0.9 · #F1F0EC

PPG

Commercial White 1025-1

ΔE 1 · #EDECE6

Dulux

Casper White Quarter SW1H4

ΔE 1 · #EDECE6

Sherwin-Williams

Pure White SW7005

ΔE 1 · #EDECE6

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2110-70

ΔE 1.1 · #F3EEE9

Dunn-Edwards

Fossil DE6225

ΔE 1.3 · #F4F1EB

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 1.5 · #F2F1EE

Kilz

Alaskan Mist TB-03

ΔE 1.5 · #EEF0EB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.8 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.4 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.5 · #EAE9E1

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 3.4 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#F0EEE9

#EAECF1

Analogous

#F1EBEA

#F0EEE9

#EFF1EA

Triadic

#F0EEE9

#EAF1EF

#EFEAF1

Split-Complementary

#F0EEE9

#EAEFF1

#EBEAF1

Tetradic

#F0EEE9

#EAF1EB

#EAECF1

#F1EAEF

Monochromatic

#B3A88F

#D2CCBC

#F0EEE9

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#F0EEE9

#ECF1EA

#EAECF1

#EFEAF1

Compound

#F0EEE9

#EFF1EA

#EAECF1

#EBEAF1

Variations

Lighter

#F3F2EE

#F6F5F3

#FAF9F8

Darker

#CBC3B1

#9C8E68

#5C533B

Saturation

#EEEEEC

#F1EFEA

#F8F2E3

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0EEE9

#F0EEEA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0EEE9

#EEEEEA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0EEE9

#F0EDEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bistro White 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

#F3DFCA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0EEE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E4EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFB8CF

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: #F0EEE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0EEE9;

CSS Variable

--color-bistro-white: #F0EEE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bistro-white': '#F0EEE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0EEE9] text-[#F0EEE9]

SCSS

$bistro-white: #F0EEE9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0EEE9?

#F0EEE9 is Bistro White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0EEE9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bistro White?

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

What colors pair well with Bistro White?

Bistro White 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 Bistro White?

You can download Bistro White 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 Bistro White?

The hex code is #F0EEE9. In RGB it's 240, 238, 233, and in HSL it's 43°, 19%, 93%.

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