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Invigorating

#F0F6A8

RGB 240, 246, 168 · HSL 65°, 81%, 81% · CMYK 2, 0, 32, 4

Invigorating is #F0F6A8 in HEX — rgb(240, 246, 168), hsl(65°, 81%, 81%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 32%, 4%).

Invigorating pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 81%, 81%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F0F6A8

RGB240, 246, 168

HSL65°, 81%, 81%

HSV65°, 32%, 96%

CMYK2, 0, 32, 4

Decimal15791784

CSS RGBrgb(240, 246, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 81%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Invigorating P340-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2026-50

ΔE 2.5 · #E8F0A1

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

ΔE 3.9 · #EFF19D

Dulux

Orchid Hue S19H3

ΔE 4.9 · #E8E999

PPG

Lemon Pepper 1216-4

ΔE 5.5 · #EBECA7

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 6.2 · #DFE7A0

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 6.6 · #F1E99B

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 6.7 · #F7EE9C

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 7.5 · #E2E48F

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Zest 840

ΔE 7.9 · #FFF1A5

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 8.5 · #DBE8A7

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.9 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 10.8 · #F7E594

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 12.3 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 24 · #D0C092

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

#F0F6A8

#AEA7F6

Analogous

#F6D5A7

#F0F6A8

#C8F6A7

Triadic

#F0F6A8

#A7EFF6

#F6A7EF

Split-Complementary

#F0F6A8

#A7C8F6

#D5A7F6

Tetradic

#F0F6A8

#A7F6D5

#AEA7F6

#F6A7C8

Monochromatic

#D6E71D

#E3EF62

#F0F6A8

#FBFDE8

Rectangle

#F0F6A8

#A7F6AE

#AEA7F6

#F6A7EF

Compound

#F0F6A8

#C8F6A7

#AEA7F6

#D5A7F6

Variations

Lighter

#F2F8B9

#F3F6CE

#F6F8E4

Darker

#E5F259

#C6D70C

#758005

Saturation

#D8DAC3

#EFF6A7

#F3FAA3

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0F6A8

#FDEEAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0F6A8

#F5F5B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0F6A8

#F5ECF2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Invigorating 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

#F3E599

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0F6A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1EABD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE8

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.

#8279E6

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: #F0F6A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0F6A8;

CSS Variable

--color-invigorating: #F0F6A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'invigorating': '#F0F6A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0F6A8] text-[#F0F6A8]

SCSS

$invigorating: #F0F6A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0F6A8?

#F0F6A8 is Invigorating, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0F6A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Invigorating?

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

What colors pair well with Invigorating?

Invigorating 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 Invigorating?

You can download Invigorating 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 Invigorating?

The hex code is #F0F6A8. In RGB it's 240, 246, 168, and in HSL it's 65°, 81%, 81%.

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