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Fanlight

#F2ECAF

RGB 242, 236, 175 · HSL 55°, 72%, 82% · CMYK 0, 2, 28, 5

Fanlight is #F2ECAF in HEX — rgb(242, 236, 175), hsl(55°, 72%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 28%, 5%).

Fanlight pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 72%, 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#F2ECAF

RGB242, 236, 175

HSL55°, 72%, 82%

HSV55°, 28%, 95%

CMYK0, 2, 28, 5

Decimal15920303

CSS RGBrgb(242, 236, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 72%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fanlight S18H2

Exact match

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 1.2 · #F0EBAC

PPG

Sunbeam 1212-3

ΔE 1.4 · #F5EDB2

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 2.1 · #ECEBAF

Vista Paint

Lemon Sponge Cake C-831

ΔE 2.3 · #F7ECAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 2.5 · #F8ECAE

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 346

ΔE 2.8 · #F5E9AF

Behr

Lantern Light P320-2

ΔE 3.3 · #F6F3B1

Dunn-Edwards

Afterglow DE5345

ΔE 3.9 · #FFF6B9

Sherwin-Williams

Icy Lemonade SW1667

ΔE 4.2 · #F4E8B2

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 4.3 · #E8E1A1

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 5.3 · #FBEFBB

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 8 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.9 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.5 · #D0C092

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

#F2ECAF

#B0B6F2

Analogous

#F2CCB0

#F2ECAF

#D7F2B0

Triadic

#F2ECAF

#B0F2ED

#EDB0F2

Split-Complementary

#F2ECAF

#B0D7F2

#CCB0F2

Tetradic

#F2ECAF

#B0F2CC

#B0B6F2

#F2B0D7

Monochromatic

#DDCE2C

#E7DD6E

#F2ECAF

#FBFAE9

Rectangle

#F2ECAF

#B6F2B0

#B0B6F2

#EDB0F2

Compound

#F2ECAF

#D7F2B0

#B0B6F2

#CCB0F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5F0C0

#F4F2D3

#F7F6E7

Darker

#EADF65

#CEBF18

#7A710C

Saturation

#DBD9C7

#F2EDB0

#F9F2AA

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2ECAF

#F6E9B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2ECAF

#EDEDB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2ECAF

#F6E4E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fanlight 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

#F5DE9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2ECAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E3C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#828AE1

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: #F2ECAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2ECAF;

CSS Variable

--color-fanlight: #F2ECAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fanlight': '#F2ECAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2ECAF] text-[#F2ECAF]

SCSS

$fanlight: #F2ECAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2ECAF?

#F2ECAF is Fanlight, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2ECAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fanlight?

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

What colors pair well with Fanlight?

Fanlight 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 Fanlight?

You can download Fanlight 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 Fanlight?

The hex code is #F2ECAF. In RGB it's 242, 236, 175, and in HSL it's 55°, 72%, 82%.

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