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James Blonde

#F2E3B5

RGB 242, 227, 181 · HSL 45°, 70%, 83% · CMYK 0, 6, 25, 5

James Blonde is #F2E3B5 in HEX — rgb(242, 227, 181), hsl(45°, 70%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 25%, 5%).

James Blonde pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 70%, 83%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F2E3B5

RGB242, 227, 181

HSL45°, 70%, 83%

HSV45°, 25%, 95%

CMYK0, 6, 25, 5

Decimal15918005

CSS RGBrgb(242, 227, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 70%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Martica C-810

ΔE 0.6 · #F3E4B5

Benjamin Moore

Santo 274

ΔE 0.7 · #F4E5B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Martica 811

ΔE 0.7 · #F4E5B7

Behr

Brushstroke M320-3

ΔE 1.2 · #F2E4B8

Kilz

Yellow Frosting LE240-01

ΔE 1.3 · #F5E3B4

PPG

Gentle Glow 1210-2

ΔE 1.6 · #F6E5B9

Sherwin-Williams

Moonraker SW6701

ΔE 2.2 · #EEE3B2

Dulux

Very Cashmere S16F2

ΔE 2.4 · #ECDDAD

Valspar

Heart of Palm 6008-5B

ΔE 2.7 · #F0E6BB

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 2.9 · #FBEBBD

Dunn-Edwards

Sandy Shore DE5456

ΔE 2.9 · #F2E9BB

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 3.8 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4 · #F6DFAD

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 4.6 · #FFF0C2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#F2E3B5

#B5C4F2

Analogous

#F2C4B5

#F2E3B5

#E3F2B5

Triadic

#F2E3B5

#B5F2E3

#E3B5F2

Split-Complementary

#F2E3B5

#B5E3F2

#C4B5F2

Tetradic

#F2E3B5

#B5F2C4

#B5C4F2

#F2B5E3

Monochromatic

#DBB133

#E7CA74

#F2E3B5

#FBF7E9

Rectangle

#F2E3B5

#C4F2B5

#B5C4F2

#E3B5F2

Compound

#F2E3B5

#E3F2B5

#B5C4F2

#C4B5F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E8C4

#F4EDD6

#F7F4E8

Darker

#E8C96A

#CEA11B

#7A5F0D

Saturation

#DDD8CB

#F2E3B5

#F8E6AF

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E3B5

#EFE5B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E3B5

#E6E6BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E3B5

#F4DDE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

James Blonde 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

#F5D7A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E3B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DCC7

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.

#879EE1

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: #F2E3B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E3B5;

CSS Variable

--color-james-blonde: #F2E3B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'james-blonde': '#F2E3B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E3B5] text-[#F2E3B5]

SCSS

$james-blonde: #F2E3B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E3B5?

#F2E3B5 is James Blonde, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E3B5 warm or cool?

James Blonde reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with James Blonde?

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

What colors pair well with James Blonde?

James Blonde 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 James Blonde?

You can download James Blonde 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 James Blonde?

The hex code is #F2E3B5. In RGB it's 242, 227, 181, and in HSL it's 45°, 70%, 83%.

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