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Oyster Bisque

#F2E5B1

RGB 242, 229, 177 · HSL 48°, 71%, 82% · CMYK 0, 5, 27, 5

Oyster Bisque is #F2E5B1 in HEX — rgb(242, 229, 177), hsl(48°, 71%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 27%, 5%).

Oyster Bisque pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 71%, 82%. 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#F2E5B1

RGB242, 229, 177

HSL48°, 71%, 82%

HSV48°, 27%, 95%

CMYK0, 5, 27, 5

Decimal15918513

CSS RGBrgb(242, 229, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 71%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Harp 213

ΔE 1 · #F2E3B0

Valspar

Pecan Cream 3006-4B

ΔE 1 · #F3E4AF

PPG

Butter Cookie 1108-3

ΔE 1.2 · #F0E4B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 1.4 · #EFE4AE

Sherwin-Williams

Icy Lemonade SW1667

ΔE 1.4 · #F4E8B2

Vista Paint

Lemon Appeal C-797

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE2AC

Kilz

Bartlett LE230-01

ΔE 1.6 · #F3E3B1

Dulux

Tinker Light S16G1

ΔE 2.6 · #FBEAB7

Behr

Refreshing Tea PPU8-12

ΔE 3.1 · #EBDDA7

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 3.5 · #FBEFBB

Dunn-Edwards

Solar Wind DEC733

ΔE 3.6 · #FCE9B9

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.8 · #F3DEA9

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.2 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 6.4 · #EADFB7

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#F2E5B1

#B1BEF2

Analogous

#F2C4B1

#F2E5B1

#DEF2B1

Triadic

#F2E5B1

#B1F2E5

#E5B1F2

Split-Complementary

#F2E5B1

#B1DEF2

#C4B1F2

Tetradic

#F2E5B1

#B1F2C4

#B1BEF2

#F2B1DE

Monochromatic

#DCB92E

#E7CF6F

#F2E5B1

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#F2E5B1

#BEF2B1

#B1BEF2

#E5B1F2

Compound

#F2E5B1

#DEF2B1

#B1BEF2

#C4B1F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4EAC0

#F4EDD3

#F7F4E7

Darker

#E9CF66

#CDA919

#7A640C

Saturation

#DBD7C7

#F2E5B1

#F8E9AA

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E5B1

#F1E6B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E5B1

#E7E7B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E5B1

#F5DEE3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oyster Bisque 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

#F5D8A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E5B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DDC4

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.

#8396E0

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: #F2E5B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E5B1;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster-bisque: #F2E5B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster-bisque': '#F2E5B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E5B1] text-[#F2E5B1]

SCSS

$oyster-bisque: #F2E5B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E5B1?

#F2E5B1 is Oyster Bisque, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E5B1 warm or cool?

Oyster Bisque reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oyster Bisque?

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

What colors pair well with Oyster Bisque?

Oyster Bisque 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 Oyster Bisque?

You can download Oyster Bisque 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 Oyster Bisque?

The hex code is #F2E5B1. In RGB it's 242, 229, 177, and in HSL it's 48°, 71%, 82%.

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