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Writing Paper

#F1E6CF

RGB 241, 230, 207 · HSL 41°, 55%, 88% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 5

Writing Paper is #F1E6CF in HEX — rgb(241, 230, 207), hsl(41°, 55%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 5%).

Writing Paper pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 55%, 88%. 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#F1E6CF

RGB241, 230, 207

HSL41°, 55%, 88%

HSV41°, 14%, 95%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 5

Decimal15853263

CSS RGBrgb(241, 230, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 55%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shell Haven Half S15F1H

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E6CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Petticoat 10

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE5CE

Vista Paint

Petticoat C-9

ΔE 0.7 · #F0E4CD

Valspar

Frolic 7003-12

ΔE 0.7 · #F1E7D1

Benjamin Moore

Subtle AF-310

ΔE 0.8 · #F3E8D0

PPG

Golden Mushroom 1207-2

ΔE 0.9 · #F4E8D1

Sherwin-Williams

Décor White SW7559

ΔE 0.9 · #F2E5CF

Behr

Warm Marshmallow HDC-NT-11A

ΔE 1.1 · #F1E5D0

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 1.2 · #F5E8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Oatmeal Cookie DEC763

ΔE 1.8 · #F6EBD3

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 2.1 · #ECE0C9

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.2 · #ECE6D1

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 2.4 · #EBDFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.8 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#F1E6CF

#D0DAF1

Analogous

#F1D6D0

#F1E6CF

#EBF1D0

Triadic

#F1E6CF

#D0F1E7

#E7D0F1

Split-Complementary

#F1E6CF

#D0EBF1

#D6D0F1

Tetradic

#F1E6CF

#D0F1D6

#D0DAF1

#F1D0EB

Monochromatic

#CFA959

#E0C894

#F1E6CF

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#F1E6CF

#DAF1D0

#D0DAF1

#E7D0F1

Compound

#F1E6CF

#EBF1D0

#D0DAF1

#D6D0F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4EBD9

#F5F0E4

#F8F6F0

Darker

#DFC488

#C69731

#75581A

Saturation

#E5E2DB

#F1E7D0

#F8E9C9

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1E6CF

#EEE8D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1E6CF

#E8E8D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1E6CF

#F2E3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Writing Paper 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

#F4D9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1E6CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#A1B4DD

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: #F1E6CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1E6CF;

CSS Variable

--color-writing-paper: #F1E6CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'writing-paper': '#F1E6CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1E6CF] text-[#F1E6CF]

SCSS

$writing-paper: #F1E6CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1E6CF?

#F1E6CF is Writing Paper, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1E6CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Writing Paper?

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

What colors pair well with Writing Paper?

Writing Paper 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 Writing Paper?

You can download Writing Paper 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 Writing Paper?

The hex code is #F1E6CF. In RGB it's 241, 230, 207, and in HSL it's 41°, 55%, 88%.

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