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Beach Haven

#F2E7CB

RGB 242, 231, 203 · HSL 43°, 60%, 87% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 5

Beach Haven is #F2E7CB in HEX — rgb(242, 231, 203), hsl(43°, 60%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 5%).

Beach Haven pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 60%, 87%. 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#F2E7CB

RGB242, 231, 203

HSL43°, 60%, 87%

HSV43°, 16%, 95%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 5

Decimal15919051

CSS RGBrgb(242, 231, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 60%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Beach218

ΔE 0.4 · #F3E8CC

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Hallman-Lindsay

Sphere13

ΔE 0.5 · #F2E8CC

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Vista Paint

SphereC-12

ΔE 0.7 · #F2E8CB

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Farrow & Ball

House White2012

ΔE 1.1 · #F1E6C8

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PPG

Soleil1093-2 · 12-27

ΔE 1.3 · #F0E5C7

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Sherwin-Williams

Lemon MeringueSW7561

ΔE 1.4 · #F5EACC

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Dulux

Jodhpurs HalfS14F1H

ΔE 1.6 · #F0E3C6

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Dunn-Edwards

Marble DustDE6156

ΔE 1.6 · #F3E5CB

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Behr

Navajo White22

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE5C8

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Valspar

Estate Vanilla3004-8C

ΔE 1.7 · #F3E6CD

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Colorhouse

Create .01Create-01

ΔE 2.6 · #F8E7C9

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RAL

Oyster White1013

ΔE 2.7 · #EEEACD

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IKEA

IKEA04141

ΔE 3.3 · #F9EFD6

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Kilz

Yards Of MuslinLD210-01

ΔE 3.9 · #EDDDC4

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Dutch Boy

Golden WeaveDCP-0888

ΔE 4.3 · #E9DEC8

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 12.1 · #EAEAE4

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#F2E7CB

#CAD5F2

Analogous

#F2D3CA

#F2E7CB

#E9F2CA

Triadic

#F2E7CB

#CAF2E6

#E6CAF2

Split-Complementary

#F2E7CB

#CAE9F2

#D3CAF2

Tetradic

#F2E7CB

#CAF2D3

#CAD5F2

#F2CAE9

Monochromatic

#D3AE50

#E2CA8D

#F2E7CB

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#F2E7CB

#D5F2CA

#CAD5F2

#E6CAF2

Compound

#F2E7CB

#E9F2CA

#CAD5F2

#D3CAF2

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Beach Haven run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F9F4E7

Tint #F7F0DF

Tint #F5EDD8

Tint #F4EAD1

Base #F2E7CB

Shade #DFC37D

Shade #CA9F32

Shade #7D631F

Shade #31270C

Variations

Lighter

#F4EBD5

#F5F0E1

#F8F6EF

Darker

#E2C781

#CB9D29

#785C16

Saturation

#E4E0D8

#F2E6CA

#F8E9C3

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E7CB

#F0E9CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E7CB

#E9E9CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E7CB

#F4E3E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beach Haven 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

#F5DAB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E7CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DFD8

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.

#9BAEDE

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: #F2E7CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E7CB;

CSS Variable

--color-beach-haven: #F2E7CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beach-haven': '#F2E7CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E7CB] text-[#F2E7CB]

SCSS

$beach-haven: #F2E7CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E7CB?

#F2E7CB is Beach Haven, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E7CB warm or cool?

Beach Haven reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beach Haven?

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

What colors pair well with Beach Haven?

Beach Haven 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 Beach Haven?

You can download Beach Haven 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 Beach Haven?

The hex code is #F2E7CB. In RGB it's 242, 231, 203, and in HSL it's 43°, 60%, 87%.

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