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Haystack

#F1E3C7

RGB 241, 227, 199 · HSL 40°, 60%, 86% · CMYK 0, 6, 17, 5

Haystack is #F1E3C7 in HEX — rgb(241, 227, 199), hsl(40°, 60%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 5%).

Haystack pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 60%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F1E3C7

RGB241, 227, 199

HSL40°, 60%, 86%

HSV40°, 17%, 95%

CMYK0, 6, 17, 5

Decimal15852487

CSS RGBrgb(241, 227, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 60%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Haystack 887

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cauliflower Cream C-879

ΔE 0.4 · #F0E3C7

PPG

Linen Tint 16-09

ΔE 0.5 · #F1E2C6

Dulux

Jodhpurs Half S14F1H

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E3C6

Behr

Cream Puff PPU6-10

ΔE 1.2 · #F4E3C7

Sherwin-Williams

Vital Yellow SW6392

ΔE 1.3 · #EDE0C5

Dunn-Edwards

Marble Dust DE6156

ΔE 1.3 · #F3E5CB

Benjamin Moore

Rich 2153-60

ΔE 1.6 · #F3E5C6

Valspar

Powder Soft 7003-17

ΔE 1.6 · #F1E4CB

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 1.7 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F8E7C9

Kilz

Yards Of Muslin LD210-01

ΔE 2.5 · #EDDDC4

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 2.9 · #ECE0C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.8 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.2 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#F1E3C7

#C6D4F1

Analogous

#F1CDC6

#F1E3C7

#EAF1C6

Triadic

#F1E3C7

#C6F1E2

#E2C6F1

Split-Complementary

#F1E3C7

#C6EAF1

#CDC6F1

Tetradic

#F1E3C7

#C6F1CD

#C6D4F1

#F1C6EA

Monochromatic

#D2A54B

#E1C489

#F1E3C7

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#F1E3C7

#D4F1C6

#C6D4F1

#E2C6F1

Compound

#F1E3C7

#EAF1C6

#C6D4F1

#CDC6F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4E8D1

#F5EDDF

#F8F4ED

Darker

#E2C07D

#C89329

#775616

Saturation

#E2DDD5

#F1E2C6

#F8E5BF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1E3C7

#EDE6C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1E3C7

#E5E5CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1E3C7

#F2DFE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Haystack strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F4D7B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1E3C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DCD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#97AFDD

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: #F1E3C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1E3C7;

CSS Variable

--color-haystack: #F1E3C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'haystack': '#F1E3C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1E3C7] text-[#F1E3C7]

SCSS

$haystack: #F1E3C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1E3C7?

#F1E3C7 is Haystack, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F1E3C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Haystack?

Haystack works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Haystack?

Haystack pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Haystack?

You can download Haystack 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 Haystack?

The hex code is #F1E3C7. In RGB it's 241, 227, 199, and in HSL it's 40°, 60%, 86%.

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