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Screaming Skull

#F0F2D2

RGB 240, 242, 210 · HSL 64°, 55%, 89% · CMYK 1, 0, 13, 5

Screaming Skull is #F0F2D2 in HEX — rgb(240, 242, 210), hsl(64°, 55%, 89%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 13%, 5%).

Screaming Skull pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 55%, 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#F0F2D2

RGB240, 242, 210

HSL64°, 55%, 89%

HSV64°, 13%, 95%

CMYK1, 0, 13, 5

Decimal15790802

CSS RGBrgb(240, 242, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 55%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Joy of Nature K-382

ΔE 0.9 · #F0F4D4

Dulux

Olive Creed Half S18F1H

ΔE 1.3 · #EFF0CE

Valspar

Ambrosia Mist 6003-5A

ΔE 1.3 · #EDF1D3

Kilz

In Paradise LG210-01

ΔE 1.6 · #ECF1D3

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Blossom DE5518

ΔE 1.6 · #F4F2D3

PPG

Giggle 1217-1

ΔE 1.6 · #EFF0D3

Behr

White Corn W-B-320

ΔE 1.7 · #F6F6D6

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2147-60

ΔE 2.2 · #EDEDD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Elfin Magic 775

ΔE 2.6 · #EEEECA

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.5 · #EEEACD

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 4.3 · #F7F8DF

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 5.1 · #F3EAC6

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 5.3 · #FFF5D1

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 5.9 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 8.3 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F0F2D2

#D6D4F2

Analogous

#F2E5D4

#F0F2D2

#E1F2D4

Triadic

#F0F2D2

#D4F0F2

#F2D4F0

Split-Complementary

#F0F2D2

#D4E1F2

#E5D4F2

Tetradic

#F0F2D2

#D4F2E5

#D6D4F2

#F2D4E1

Monochromatic

#C8D05D

#DCE198

#F0F2D2

#F8F9EB

Rectangle

#F0F2D2

#D4F2D6

#D6D4F2

#F2D4F0

Compound

#F0F2D2

#E1F2D4

#D6D4F2

#E5D4F2

Variations

Lighter

#F3F5DC

#F5F6E6

#F8F9F1

Darker

#DAE08B

#BEC831

#70771B

Saturation

#E7E8DE

#F0F2D4

#F6F9CD

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

1.15:1

Fail

vs Black

18.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0F2D2

#F5EFD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0F2D2

#F2F2D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0F2D2

#F2EDF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Screaming Skull 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

#F3E2B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0F2D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E7DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#A5A1DD

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: #F0F2D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0F2D2;

CSS Variable

--color-screaming-skull: #F0F2D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'screaming-skull': '#F0F2D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0F2D2] text-[#F0F2D2]

SCSS

$screaming-skull: #F0F2D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0F2D2?

#F0F2D2 is Screaming Skull, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0F2D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Screaming Skull?

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

What colors pair well with Screaming Skull?

Screaming Skull 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 Screaming Skull?

You can download Screaming Skull 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 Screaming Skull?

The hex code is #F0F2D2. In RGB it's 240, 242, 210, and in HSL it's 64°, 55%, 89%.

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