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Warm Glow

#F1CF8A

RGB 241, 207, 138 · HSL 40°, 79%, 74% · CMYK 0, 14, 43, 5

Warm Glow is #F1CF8A in HEX — rgb(241, 207, 138), hsl(40°, 79%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 43%, 5%).

Warm Glow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 79%, 74%. 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#F1CF8A

RGB241, 207, 138

HSL40°, 79%, 74%

HSV40°, 43%, 95%

CMYK0, 14, 43, 5

Decimal15847306

CSS RGBrgb(241, 207, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 79%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 1.6 · #EECB88

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 1.8 · #F0D18E

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 1.9 · #F6D48D

Sherwin-Williams

Naples Yellow SW9021

ΔE 2.1 · #F6D58F

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 2.1 · #F2CF86

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 2.5 · #F7D68F

Dulux

Poached S14G3

ΔE 2.8 · #F5D593

Valspar

Dreamy Caramel 3003-4A

ΔE 3 · #F6CD8A

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 3.1 · #F9D794

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 3.3 · #F2CA83

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 3.5 · #FAD992

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 3.6 · #F3CE90

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 4.9 · #ECD193

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.4 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F1CF8A

#88ABF1

Analogous

#F19A88

#F1CF8A

#E0F188

Triadic

#F1CF8A

#88F1CE

#CE88F1

Split-Complementary

#F1CF8A

#88E0F1

#9A88F1

Tetradic

#F1CF8A

#88F19A

#88ABF1

#F188E0

Monochromatic

#C98E18

#E9B244

#F1CF8A

#F9EACD

#FCF6E8

Rectangle

#F1CF8A

#ABF188

#88ABF1

#CE88F1

Compound

#F1CF8A

#E0F188

#88ABF1

#9A88F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4D8A0

#F2E0BD

#F5ECDB

Darker

#EDB441

#C2860E

#734F06

Saturation

#CCC2AD

#F1CE88

#F8D081

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1CF8A

#E6D78A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1CF8A

#D5D595

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1CF8A

#F4C7CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Warm Glow 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

#F4C883

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1CF8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1CDA7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#618BE0

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #F1CF8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1CF8A;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-glow: #F1CF8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-glow': '#F1CF8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1CF8A] text-[#F1CF8A]

SCSS

$warm-glow: #F1CF8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1CF8A?

#F1CF8A is Warm Glow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1CF8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Warm Glow?

Warm Glow 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 Warm Glow?

You can download Warm Glow 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 Warm Glow?

The hex code is #F1CF8A. In RGB it's 241, 207, 138, and in HSL it's 40°, 79%, 74%.

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