YELLOWS

Privileged

#F2EAD6

RGB 242, 234, 214 · HSL 43°, 52%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 12, 5

Privileged is #F2EAD6 in HEX — rgb(242, 234, 214), hsl(43°, 52%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 5%).

Privileged pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 52%, 89%. 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#F2EAD6

RGB242, 234, 214

HSL43°, 52%, 89%

HSV43°, 12%, 95%

CMYK0, 3, 12, 5

Decimal15919830

CSS RGBrgb(242, 234, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 52%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Privileged C-291

Exact match

Dulux

Chalk U.S.A. SW1D8

ΔE 0.6 · #F3EBD8

Hallman-Lindsay

Privileged 292

ΔE 0.6 · #F3EAD7

PPG

Mesa Beige 1092-2

ΔE 0.7 · #F2EBD6

Valspar

Ivory Lace 7003-6

ΔE 0.7 · #F1E8D4

Behr

Original White N290-1

ΔE 0.7 · #F2EBD8

Benjamin Moore

Canvas 267

ΔE 0.8 · #F4ECD7

Dunn-Edwards

White Sand DEW336

ΔE 1 · #F5EBD8

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 1 · #F5ECD9

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE7D3

Sherwin-Williams

Summer White SW7557

ΔE 1.2 · #F4E9D6

Kilz

Ivory Porcelain TB-05

ΔE 1.4 · #F6EBD8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.8 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.3 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.8 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#F2EAD6

#D4DDF2

Analogous

#F2DBD4

#F2EAD6

#EBF2D4

Triadic

#F2EAD6

#D4F2E9

#E9D4F2

Split-Complementary

#F2EAD6

#D4EBF2

#DBD4F2

Tetradic

#F2EAD6

#D4F2DB

#D4DDF2

#F2D4EB

Monochromatic

#CDAE60

#DFCC9A

#F2EAD6

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#F2EAD6

#DDF2D4

#D4DDF2

#E9D4F2

Compound

#F2EAD6

#EBF2D4

#D4DDF2

#DBD4F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4EEDD

#F6F1E7

#F9F7F2

Darker

#DEC78D

#C49C35

#745B1D

Saturation

#E7E5DF

#F2E9D4

#F8ECCE

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

17.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2EAD6

#F0EBD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2EAD6

#EBEBD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2EAD6

#F3E7E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Privileged 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

#F5DCBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2EAD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E1E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#A3B3DB

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: #F2EAD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2EAD6;

CSS Variable

--color-privileged: #F2EAD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'privileged': '#F2EAD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2EAD6] text-[#F2EAD6]

SCSS

$privileged: #F2EAD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2EAD6?

#F2EAD6 is Privileged, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2EAD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Privileged?

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

What colors pair well with Privileged?

Privileged 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 Privileged?

You can download Privileged 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 Privileged?

The hex code is #F2EAD6. In RGB it's 242, 234, 214, and in HSL it's 43°, 52%, 89%.

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