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Candle Wax

#F2EACF

RGB 242, 234, 207 · HSL 46°, 57%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 14, 5

Candle Wax is #F2EACF in HEX — rgb(242, 234, 207), hsl(46°, 57%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 5%).

Candle Wax pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 57%, 88%. 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#F2EACF

RGB242, 234, 207

HSL46°, 57%, 88%

HSV46°, 14%, 95%

CMYK0, 3, 14, 5

Decimal15919823

CSS RGBrgb(242, 234, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 57%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crisp Candlelight 1210-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F4EBD0

Vista Paint

Apple Sauce C-865

ΔE 0.6 · #F3EAD0

Benjamin Moore

Westchester 246

ΔE 0.7 · #F2E9CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Sphere 13

ΔE 1.1 · #F2E8CC

Dulux

Arctic Daisy Half S16F1H

ΔE 1.3 · #F0EACD

Behr

Tailwind BXC-53

ΔE 1.3 · #F6EDD3

Valspar

Feathered Fern 6005-5A

ΔE 1.5 · #EEEACF

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 1.8 · #EEEACD

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 1.9 · #F5EACC

Dunn-Edwards

Oatmeal Cookie DEC763

ΔE 2 · #F6EBD3

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2.3 · #F9EFD6

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 2.3 · #F1E6C8

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 2.8 · #F5EDD7

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 3.4 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.7 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#F2EACF

#CFD7F2

Analogous

#F2D8CF

#F2EACF

#E9F2CF

Triadic

#F2EACF

#CFF2EA

#EACFF2

Split-Complementary

#F2EACF

#CFE9F2

#D8CFF2

Tetradic

#F2EACF

#CFF2D8

#CFD7F2

#F2CFE9

Monochromatic

#D1B457

#E1CF93

#F2EACF

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#F2EACF

#D7F2CF

#CFD7F2

#EACFF2

Compound

#F2EACF

#E9F2CF

#CFD7F2

#D8CFF2

Variations

Lighter

#F4EED9

#F6F1E4

#F9F7F0

Darker

#E1CC86

#C9A52E

#776119

Saturation

#E6E3DB

#F2EACF

#F8EDC8

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2EACF

#F1EBD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2EACF

#EBEBD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2EACF

#F4E6E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Candle Wax 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

#F5DCB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2EACF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E1DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#A0AEDE

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: #F2EACF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2EACF;

CSS Variable

--color-candle-wax: #F2EACF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candle-wax': '#F2EACF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2EACF] text-[#F2EACF]

SCSS

$candle-wax: #F2EACF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2EACF?

#F2EACF is Candle Wax, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2EACF warm or cool?

Candle Wax reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Candle Wax?

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

What colors pair well with Candle Wax?

Candle Wax 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 Candle Wax?

You can download Candle Wax 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 Candle Wax?

The hex code is #F2EACF. In RGB it's 242, 234, 207, and in HSL it's 46°, 57%, 88%.

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