YELLOWS

Parchment Paper

#F2EDDD

RGB 242, 237, 221 · HSL 46°, 45%, 91% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 5

Parchment Paper is #F2EDDD in HEX — rgb(242, 237, 221), hsl(46°, 45%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 5%).

Parchment Paper pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 45%, 91%. 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#F2EDDD

RGB242, 237, 221

HSL46°, 45%, 91%

HSV46°, 9%, 95%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 5

Decimal15920605

CSS RGBrgb(242, 237, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 45%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Parchment Paper 710C-1

Exact match

PPG

Queen Anne's Lace 1092-1

ΔE 0.5 · #F2EEDE

Dulux

White Starlight Quarter SW1G8

ΔE 0.6 · #F3EEDF

Dunn-Edwards

Bone China DEW339

ΔE 0.6 · #F3EDDE

Benjamin Moore

Stoneware CSP-245

ΔE 0.8 · #F0EBDC

Vista Paint

Cotton Ball C-6

ΔE 1 · #F5EEDF

Valspar

Whitewashed Oak 7006-23

ΔE 1 · #EFEBDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Cotton Ball 7

ΔE 1 · #F5EFDE

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 1.1 · #F2ECDE

Kilz

Delicate Ballerina LE200-02

ΔE 1.1 · #EFEADA

IKEA

IKEA014 14

ΔE 1.2 · #EEEADA

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 1.3 · #F0EDDB

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Light Buff SW0050

ΔE 1.4 · #F0EADC

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE9D8

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.6 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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

#F2EDDD

#DEE3F2

Analogous

#F2E3DE

#F2EDDD

#EDF2DE

Triadic

#F2EDDD

#DEF2EE

#EEDEF2

Split-Complementary

#F2EDDD

#DEEDF2

#E3DEF2

Tetradic

#F2EDDD

#DEF2E3

#DEE3F2

#F2DEED

Monochromatic

#C8B36F

#DDD0A6

#F2EDDD

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#F2EDDD

#E3F2DE

#DEE3F2

#EEDEF2

Compound

#F2EDDD

#EDF2DE

#DEE3F2

#E3DEF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5F1E4

#F6F4EC

#F9F8F4

Darker

#DACB99

#BFA141

#715F24

Saturation

#EBEAE5

#F2EEDE

#F9F1D7

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2EDDD

#F1EDDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2EDDD

#EEEEDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2EDDD

#F3EBEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Parchment Paper 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

#F5DEC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2EDDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E3E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#A7B2D8

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: #F2EDDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2EDDD;

CSS Variable

--color-parchment-paper: #F2EDDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parchment-paper': '#F2EDDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2EDDD] text-[#F2EDDD]

SCSS

$parchment-paper: #F2EDDD;

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#F2EEDD · ΔE 0.7

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#F2EFDF · ΔE 0.9

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#F2EBDA · ΔE 1.1

Stoneware

#EFEADB · ΔE 1.1

White Blush

#F6F0E1 · ΔE 1.3

Ancient Ivory

#EEECDB · ΔE 1.4

Lychee

#F5ECDC · ΔE 1.5

Collector's Item

#F1EADC · ΔE 1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2EDDD?

#F2EDDD is Parchment Paper, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2EDDD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parchment Paper?

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

What colors pair well with Parchment Paper?

Parchment Paper 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 Parchment Paper?

You can download Parchment Paper 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 Parchment Paper?

The hex code is #F2EDDD. In RGB it's 242, 237, 221, and in HSL it's 46°, 45%, 91%.

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