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Demure Yellow

#F2E1BA

RGB 242, 225, 186 · HSL 42°, 68%, 84% · CMYK 0, 7, 23, 5

Demure Yellow is #F2E1BA in HEX — rgb(242, 225, 186), hsl(42°, 68%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 5%).

Demure Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 68%, 84%. 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#F2E1BA

RGB242, 225, 186

HSL42°, 68%, 84%

HSV42°, 23%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 23, 5

Decimal15917498

CSS RGBrgb(242, 225, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 68%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Demure Yellow 3006-6C

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Full Moon SW6679

ΔE 0.7 · #F4E3BC

Behr

Taj Mahal M300-2

ΔE 0.8 · #F4E2BC

Vista Paint

Kettle Corn C-873

ΔE 0.9 · #F5E2BB

Benjamin Moore

Summer 206 · CC-190

ΔE 1.1 · #EFE0B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Egg Noodle 867

ΔE 1.4 · #F1E3BD

PPG

Winter Wheat 12-05

ΔE 1.5 · #F5E4BF

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 1.8 · #F6E1BC

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.4 · #EFDBB3

Dulux

Cream Cake S14G1

ΔE 2.5 · #F9E6BC

Dunn-Edwards

Cameo DEC742

ΔE 2.8 · #F2DEBC

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 3.4 · #EFE6C0

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 4.6 · #F6DFC0

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 5.2 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#F2E1BA

#BACBF2

Analogous

#F2C6BA

#F2E1BA

#E7F2BA

Triadic

#F2E1BA

#BAF2E1

#E1BAF2

Split-Complementary

#F2E1BA

#BAE7F2

#C6BAF2

Tetradic

#F2E1BA

#BAF2C6

#BACBF2

#F2BAE7

Monochromatic

#D9AA3A

#E6C57A

#F2E1BA

#FBF6EA

Rectangle

#F2E1BA

#CBF2BA

#BACBF2

#E1BAF2

Compound

#F2E1BA

#E7F2BA

#BACBF2

#C6BAF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E7C8

#F5ECD8

#F8F3EA

Darker

#E7C370

#CE991E

#7A5A0F

Saturation

#DFDACE

#F2E1BA

#F8E4B4

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E1BA

#EDE4BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E1BA

#E4E4C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E1BA

#F4DCE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Demure Yellow 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

#F5D5A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E1BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DACB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#8CA5E0

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: #F2E1BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E1BA;

CSS Variable

--color-demure-yellow: #F2E1BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'demure-yellow': '#F2E1BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E1BA] text-[#F2E1BA]

SCSS

$demure-yellow: #F2E1BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E1BA?

#F2E1BA is Demure Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E1BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Demure Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Demure Yellow?

Demure Yellow 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 Demure Yellow?

You can download Demure Yellow 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 Demure Yellow?

The hex code is #F2E1BA. In RGB it's 242, 225, 186, and in HSL it's 42°, 68%, 84%.

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