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Hipster

#F2F1D9

RGB 242, 241, 217 · HSL 58°, 49%, 90% · CMYK 0, 0, 10, 5

Hipster is #F2F1D9 in HEX — rgb(242, 241, 217), hsl(58°, 49%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 5%).

Hipster pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 49%, 90%. 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#F2F1D9

RGB242, 241, 217

HSL58°, 49%, 90%

HSV58°, 10%, 95%

CMYK0, 0, 10, 5

Decimal15921625

CSS RGBrgb(242, 241, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 49%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yucca White YL-W8

ΔE 0.9 · #F4F1D8

Benjamin Moore

Blossom 933

ΔE 1 · #F5F2D9

Vista Paint

Restful Rain C-767

ΔE 1 · #EFF0D9

Dulux

Olive Creed Quarter S18F1Q

ΔE 1 · #F2F3DA

PPG

Capri Cream 1212-1

ΔE 1.1 · #F1F0D6

Dunn-Edwards

Shyness DEW349

ΔE 1.2 · #F3F3D9

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F4DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of Summer 817

ΔE 1.7 · #F7F2D9

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 2.4 · #F7F8DF

Kilz

Healing Springs LF200-02

ΔE 2.7 · #E9EAD3

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne's Lace SW6420

ΔE 2.8 · #ECEAD5

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 3.3 · #F0EDDB

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.7 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 4 · #F5ECD9

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 5.5 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F2F1D9

#D9DAF2

Analogous

#F2E5D9

#F2F1D9

#E6F2D9

Triadic

#F2F1D9

#D9F2F1

#F1D9F2

Split-Complementary

#F2F1D9

#D9E6F2

#E5D9F2

Tetradic

#F2F1D9

#D9F2E5

#D9DAF2

#F2D9E6

Monochromatic

#CBC867

#DEDCA0

#F2F1D9

#F8F8EC

Rectangle

#F2F1D9

#DAF2D9

#D9DAF2

#F1D9F2

Compound

#F2F1D9

#E6F2D9

#D9DAF2

#E5D9F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5F4E1

#F6F6E9

#F9F9F3

Darker

#DCDA93

#C2BE3A

#737020

Saturation

#E9E9E2

#F2F1D9

#F8F7D3

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2F1D9

#F5EFDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2F1D9

#F1F1DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2F1D9

#F4EDF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hipster 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

#F5E1BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2F1D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E6E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#A5A6DA

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: #F2F1D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2F1D9;

CSS Variable

--color-hipster: #F2F1D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hipster': '#F2F1D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2F1D9] text-[#F2F1D9]

SCSS

$hipster: #F2F1D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2F1D9?

#F2F1D9 is Hipster, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2F1D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hipster?

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

What colors pair well with Hipster?

Hipster 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 Hipster?

You can download Hipster 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 Hipster?

The hex code is #F2F1D9. In RGB it's 242, 241, 217, and in HSL it's 58°, 49%, 90%.

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