YELLOWS

White Cloud

#F2F2ED

RGB 242, 242, 237 · HSL 60°, 16%, 94% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 5

White Cloud is #F2F2ED in HEX — rgb(242, 242, 237), hsl(60°, 16%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 5%).

White Cloud pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 16%, 94%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#F2F2ED

RGB242, 242, 237

HSL60°, 16%, 94%

HSV60°, 2%, 95%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 5

Decimal15921901

CSS RGBrgb(242, 242, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 16%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F1F2EE

Kilz

White Wing LJ260

ΔE 0.6 · #F4F3EE

Vista Paint

Mercury K-791

ΔE 0.7 · #F0F0EB

Hallman-Lindsay

White Shoulders 1265

ΔE 0.9 · #F1F0EC

Valspar

Du Jour 7002-6

ΔE 0.9 · #F1F0EC

Behr

White Fur W-F-610

ΔE 0.9 · #F2F4EF

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 1.1 · #F2F1EE

Dunn-Edwards

Droplets DEW381

ΔE 1.1 · #F6F4EF

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 869 · CC-30

ΔE 1.1 · #F1F2EB

Sherwin-Williams

Extra White SW7006

ΔE 1.2 · #EEEFEA

Dulux

Mt Aspiring Quarter NZ9H2

ΔE 1.6 · #F2F1E9

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 2.2 · #F0F2F1

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 2.6 · #FBF8F4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 2.7 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.9 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 3.9 · #F0ECE1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#F2F2ED

#EDEDF2

Analogous

#F2F0ED

#F2F2ED

#F0F2ED

Triadic

#F2F2ED

#EDF2F2

#F2EDF2

Split-Complementary

#F2F2ED

#EDF0F2

#F0EDF2

Tetradic

#F2F2ED

#EDF2F0

#EDEDF2

#F2EDF0

Monochromatic

#B2B295

#D2D2C1

#F2F2ED

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#F2F2ED

#EDF2ED

#EDEDF2

#F2EDF2

Compound

#F2F2ED

#F0F2ED

#EDEDF2

#F0EDF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5F5F1

#F7F7F5

#FAFAF9

Darker

#CACAB5

#9A9A6E

#5B5B3F

Saturation

#F0F0EF

#F2F2ED

#F9F9E7

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2F2ED

#F3F2EE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2F2ED

#F2F2EE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2F2ED

#F2F1F2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

White Cloud 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

#F5E2CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2F2ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E7F1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFAFCF

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: #F2F2ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2F2ED;

CSS Variable

--color-white-cloud: #F2F2ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-cloud': '#F2F2ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2F2ED] text-[#F2F2ED]

SCSS

$white-cloud: #F2F2ED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2F2ED?

#F2F2ED is White Cloud, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2F2ED warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with White Cloud?

White Cloud 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 White Cloud?

You can download White Cloud 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 White Cloud?

The hex code is #F2F2ED. In RGB it's 242, 242, 237, and in HSL it's 60°, 16%, 94%.

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