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Crescent Moon

#F1E9CF

RGB 241, 233, 207 · HSL 46°, 55%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 14, 5

Crescent Moon is #F1E9CF in HEX — rgb(241, 233, 207), hsl(46°, 55%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 5%).

Crescent Moon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 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#F1E9CF

RGB241, 233, 207

HSL46°, 55%, 88%

HSV46°, 14%, 95%

CMYK0, 3, 14, 5

Decimal15854031

CSS RGBrgb(241, 233, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 55%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crescent Moon 1091-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Natural Whisper C-382

ΔE 0.4 · #F0E8CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Natural Whisper 383

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E8CF

Benjamin Moore

Buttermilk 919

ΔE 0.9 · #F4EBD1

Behr

Cozy Cottage 740C-2

ΔE 1 · #EEE7CE

Dulux

Shell Haven Half S15F1H

ΔE 1.5 · #F0E6CE

Valspar

Feathered Fern 6005-5A

ΔE 1.6 · #EEEACF

Dunn-Edwards

Oatmeal Cookie DEC763

ΔE 1.8 · #F6EBD3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 2.1 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 2.1 · #F5E8D0

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Sun SW6672

ΔE 2.2 · #F3E6CE

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2.5 · #F9EFD6

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 2.6 · #F5EDD7

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.9 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.2 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#F1E9CF

#D0D7F1

Analogous

#F1D9D0

#F1E9CF

#E8F1D0

Triadic

#F1E9CF

#D0F1E9

#E9D0F1

Split-Complementary

#F1E9CF

#D0E8F1

#D9D0F1

Tetradic

#F1E9CF

#D0F1D9

#D0D7F1

#F1D0E8

Monochromatic

#CFB359

#E0CE94

#F1E9CF

#F9F6EB

Rectangle

#F1E9CF

#D7F1D0

#D0D7F1

#E9D0F1

Compound

#F1E9CF

#E8F1D0

#D0D7F1

#D9D0F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4EED9

#F5F1E4

#F8F6F0

Darker

#DFCB88

#C6A331

#75601A

Saturation

#E5E3DB

#F1E9D0

#F8EDC9

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1E9CF

#F0EAD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1E9CF

#EAEAD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1E9CF

#F3E5E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crescent Moon 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

#F4DBB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1E9CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E0DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#A1AFDD

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: #F1E9CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1E9CF;

CSS Variable

--color-crescent-moon: #F1E9CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crescent-moon': '#F1E9CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1E9CF] text-[#F1E9CF]

SCSS

$crescent-moon: #F1E9CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1E9CF?

#F1E9CF is Crescent Moon, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1E9CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crescent Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Crescent Moon?

Crescent Moon 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 Crescent Moon?

You can download Crescent Moon 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 Crescent Moon?

The hex code is #F1E9CF. In RGB it's 241, 233, 207, and in HSL it's 46°, 55%, 88%.

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