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Splash

#F1D79E

RGB 241, 215, 158 · HSL 41°, 75%, 78% · CMYK 0, 11, 34, 5

Splash is #F1D79E in HEX — rgb(241, 215, 158), hsl(41°, 75%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 34%, 5%).

Splash pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 75%, 78%. 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#F1D79E

RGB241, 215, 158

HSL41°, 75%, 78%

HSV41°, 34%, 95%

CMYK0, 11, 34, 5

Decimal15849374

CSS RGBrgb(241, 215, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 75%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pismo Dunes 340C-3

ΔE 1.7 · #F5D79E

Sherwin-Williams

Butter Up SW6681

ΔE 2.1 · #F6DDA3

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Dust DE5373

ΔE 2.1 · #F8DCA3

Vista Paint

Sunday Afternoon C-903

ΔE 2.5 · #F1D299

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 2.5 · #EDD79A

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2.6 · #EFD5A1

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 2.8 · #F9D9A2

Hallman-Lindsay

First Day Of School 924

ΔE 2.9 · #FADBA0

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 2.9 · #F4D6A2

PPG

Upbeat 1106-2

ΔE 2.9 · #F1D9A5

Valspar

Charm Bracelet 3004-4B

ΔE 3 · #F8DCA7

Benjamin Moore

Governor's CW-395

ΔE 3.1 · #F0D697

Dulux

Open Sesame S14G2

ΔE 3.3 · #F8DFA9

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 3.5 · #ECD193

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#F1D79E

#9DB7F1

Analogous

#F1AC9D

#F1D79E

#E2F19D

Triadic

#F1D79E

#9DF1D6

#D69DF1

Split-Complementary

#F1D79E

#9DE2F1

#AC9DF1

Tetradic

#F1D79E

#9DF1AC

#9DB7F1

#F19DE2

Monochromatic

#D69C1F

#E7BB5A

#F1D79E

#FBF2E0

#FCF6E9

Rectangle

#F1D79E

#B7F19D

#9DB7F1

#D69DF1

Compound

#F1D79E

#E2F19D

#9DB7F1

#AC9DF1

Variations

Lighter

#F4DEB0

#F3E5C8

#F6EFE1

Darker

#EBBB54

#C88E13

#775409

Saturation

#D4CCBA

#F1D69D

#F8D996

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1D79E

#E9DC9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1D79E

#DCDCA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1D79E

#F4D0D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Splash 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

#F4CE92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1D79E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D3B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#7295E0

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 · 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 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: #F1D79E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1D79E;

CSS Variable

--color-splash: #F1D79E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'splash': '#F1D79E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1D79E] text-[#F1D79E]

SCSS

$splash: #F1D79E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1D79E?

#F1D79E is Splash, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1D79E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Splash?

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

What colors pair well with Splash?

Splash 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 Splash?

You can download Splash 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 Splash?

The hex code is #F1D79E. In RGB it's 241, 215, 158, and in HSL it's 41°, 75%, 78%.

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