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Du Jour

#F1F0EC

RGB 241, 240, 236 · HSL 48°, 15%, 94% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 5

Du Jour is #F1F0EC in HEX — rgb(241, 240, 236), hsl(48°, 15%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 5%).

Du Jour pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 15%, 94%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#F1F0EC

RGB241, 240, 236

HSL48°, 15%, 94%

HSV48°, 2%, 95%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 5

Decimal15855852

CSS RGBrgb(241, 240, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 15%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Du Jour 7002-6

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mercury K-791

ΔE 0.6 · #F0F0EB

Behr

Nano White HDC-MD-06

ΔE 0.6 · #F3F1ED

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 0.6 · #F2F1EE

PPG

Magical Moonlight 1045-1

ΔE 0.9 · #F0EEEB

Sherwin-Williams

Extra White SW7006

ΔE 1 · #EEEFEA

Dulux

Summer Cloud Quarter SW1H2

ΔE 1.1 · #F0EFED

Kilz

White Wing LJ260

ΔE 1.1 · #F4F3EE

Benjamin Moore

White 872

ΔE 1.2 · #EDEFEB

Dunn-Edwards

Fossil DE6225

ΔE 1.3 · #F4F1EB

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 1.9 · #F0F2F1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 2.5 · #F4F4F4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.7 · #EEE9E7

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3.8 · #E9E6DF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F1F0EC

#EDEEF2

Analogous

#F2EFED

#F1F0EC

#F1F2ED

Triadic

#F1F0EC

#EDF2F1

#F1EDF2

Split-Complementary

#F1F0EC

#EDF1F2

#EFEDF2

Tetradic

#F1F0EC

#EDF2EF

#EDEEF2

#F2EDF1

Monochromatic

#B1AB95

#D1CEC1

#F1F0EC

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#F1F0EC

#EEF2ED

#EDEEF2

#F1EDF2

Compound

#F1F0EC

#F1F2ED

#EDEEF2

#EFEDF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5F4F1

#F7F7F5

#FAFAF9

Darker

#CAC6B6

#989070

#5A553F

Saturation

#F0F0EF

#F2F1ED

#F8F5E7

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1F0EC

#F1F0ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1F0EC

#F0F0ED

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1F0EC

#F1EFF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Du Jour 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

#F4E1CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1F0EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E6F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFB6CF

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: #F1F0EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1F0EC;

CSS Variable

--color-du-jour: #F1F0EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'du-jour': '#F1F0EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1F0EC] text-[#F1F0EC]

SCSS

$du-jour: #F1F0EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1F0EC?

#F1F0EC is Du Jour, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1F0EC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Du Jour?

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

What colors pair well with Du Jour?

Du Jour 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 Du Jour?

You can download Du Jour 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 Du Jour?

The hex code is #F1F0EC. In RGB it's 241, 240, 236, and in HSL it's 48°, 15%, 94%.

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