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Desert Flower

#F2EBCB

RGB 242, 235, 203 · HSL 49°, 60%, 87% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 5

Desert Flower is #F2EBCB in HEX — rgb(242, 235, 203), hsl(49°, 60%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 5%).

Desert Flower pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 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#F2EBCB

RGB242, 235, 203

HSL49°, 60%, 87%

HSV49°, 16%, 95%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 5

Decimal15920075

CSS RGBrgb(242, 235, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 60%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Desert Flower 6008-5A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Annabel C-809

ΔE 0.7 · #F4EDCD

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2150-60

ΔE 1.1 · #F3ECCE

PPG

Minimal 1107-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F3EECD

Behr

Creme Brulee 360E-1

ΔE 1.3 · #F6EECF

Hallman-Lindsay

Annabel 810

ΔE 1.5 · #F7EFCF

Dulux

Arctic Daisy Half S16F1H

ΔE 1.6 · #F0EACD

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Light DE5505

ΔE 1.6 · #F1EBC8

Kilz

Lemon Ice LF220-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F1ECC9

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 1.8 · #F5EACC

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 2 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 2.3 · #F1E6C8

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 3.7 · #EFE6C0

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.9 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 6.6 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.6 · #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 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

#F2EBCB

#CAD1F2

Analogous

#F2D7CA

#F2EBCB

#E5F2CA

Triadic

#F2EBCB

#CAF2EA

#EACAF2

Split-Complementary

#F2EBCB

#CAE5F2

#D7CAF2

Tetradic

#F2EBCB

#CAF2D7

#CAD1F2

#F2CAE5

Monochromatic

#D3BB50

#E2D38D

#F2EBCB

#FAF7EB

Rectangle

#F2EBCB

#D1F2CA

#CAD1F2

#EACAF2

Compound

#F2EBCB

#E5F2CA

#CAD1F2

#D7CAF2

Variations

Lighter

#F4EFD5

#F5F2E1

#F8F6EF

Darker

#E2D081

#CBAD29

#786616

Saturation

#E4E2D8

#F2EACA

#F8EFC3

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

#F2EBCB

#F2EBCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2EBCB

#ECECD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2EBCB

#F4E6EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Flower 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

#F5DDB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2EBCB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E2D8

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.

#9BA7DE

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: #F2EBCB;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2EBCB;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-flower: #F2EBCB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-flower': '#F2EBCB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2EBCB] text-[#F2EBCB]

SCSS

$desert-flower: #F2EBCB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2EBCB?

#F2EBCB is Desert Flower, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2EBCB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Flower?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Flower?

Desert Flower 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 Desert Flower?

You can download Desert Flower 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 Desert Flower?

The hex code is #F2EBCB. In RGB it's 242, 235, 203, and in HSL it's 49°, 60%, 87%.

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