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Apple Slice

#F1F0BF

RGB 241, 240, 191 · HSL 59°, 64%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 21, 5

Apple Slice is #F1F0BF in HEX — rgb(241, 240, 191), hsl(59°, 64%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 21%, 5%).

Apple Slice pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 64%, 85%. 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#F1F0BF

RGB241, 240, 191

HSL59°, 64%, 85%

HSV59°, 21%, 95%

CMYK0, 0, 21, 5

Decimal15855807

CSS RGBrgb(241, 240, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 64%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Searchlight S17G1

ΔE 0.6 · #F0EFBF

Valspar

Limescent 6007-9A

ΔE 1.3 · #EEEFC0

Benjamin Moore

Light 2027-60

ΔE 1.5 · #F3F3C4

Behr

May Apple P350-2

ΔE 1.8 · #F2F4C4

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 2.1 · #EBEFBD

PPG

Limited Lime 1217-2

ΔE 2.3 · #EAECB9

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Linen DE5470

ΔE 2.6 · #FAF5C3

Vista Paint

Gold Gleam K-437

ΔE 2.6 · #F8F3C5

Kilz

Lime Song LF210-02

ΔE 3.2 · #F6EEBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Mist 776

ΔE 3.7 · #E4EAB9

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 3.9 · #E9E5B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .04 Sprout-04

ΔE 4.5 · #FEF2C2

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 7.6 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.8 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.2 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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

#F1F0BF

#C0C1F1

Analogous

#F1D8C0

#F1F0BF

#DAF1C0

Triadic

#F1F0BF

#C0F1F0

#F0C0F1

Split-Complementary

#F1F0BF

#C0DAF1

#D8C0F1

Tetradic

#F1F0BF

#C0F1D8

#C0C1F1

#F1C0DA

Monochromatic

#D6D343

#E3E282

#F1F0BF

#FAFAEA

Rectangle

#F1F0BF

#C1F1C0

#C0C1F1

#F0C0F1

Compound

#F1F0BF

#DAF1C0

#C0C1F1

#D8C0F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4F3CD

#F5F4DC

#F8F7EC

Darker

#E4E277

#CBC823

#787712

Saturation

#E0E0D1

#F1F0C0

#F8F7B9

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1F0BF

#F7ECC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1F0BF

#F0F0C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1F0BF

#F4E9ED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Apple Slice 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

#F4E1AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1F0BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E6CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#9293DF

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: #F1F0BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1F0BF;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-slice: #F1F0BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-slice': '#F1F0BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1F0BF] text-[#F1F0BF]

SCSS

$apple-slice: #F1F0BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1F0BF?

#F1F0BF is Apple Slice, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1F0BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Slice?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Slice?

Apple Slice 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 Apple Slice?

You can download Apple Slice 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 Apple Slice?

The hex code is #F1F0BF. In RGB it's 241, 240, 191, and in HSL it's 59°, 64%, 85%.

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