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Light Corn

#F3E2D1

RGB 243, 226, 209 · HSL 30°, 59%, 89% · CMYK 0, 7, 14, 5

Light Corn is #F3E2D1 in HEX — rgb(243, 226, 209), hsl(30°, 59%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 14%, 5%).

Light Corn pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 59%, 89%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F3E2D1

RGB243, 226, 209

HSL30°, 59%, 89%

HSV30°, 14%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 14, 5

Decimal15983313

CSS RGBrgb(243, 226, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 59%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

So Much Fawn OR-W2

ΔE 0.4 · #F4E3D2

Vista Paint

Senior Moment C-158

ΔE 0.6 · #F2E2D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Senior Moment 159

ΔE 0.7 · #F1E0CF

PPG

Peach Surprise 1202-2

ΔE 0.7 · #F3E3D1

Sherwin-Williams

Choice Cream SW6357

ΔE 0.9 · #F0E1D0

Dunn-Edwards

Breakfast Biscuit DE6107

ΔE 1 · #F6E3D3

Valspar

Tangerine Dream 7001-7

ΔE 1.2 · #F4E5D4

IKEA

IKEA058 58

ΔE 1.3 · #F7E5D3

Kilz

Baked Custard LJ170

ΔE 1.3 · #F0E2D2

Benjamin Moore

Puppy 1156

ΔE 1.3 · #F1E3D3

Dulux

Unbleached Calico Quarter S10F1Q

ΔE 2.1 · #F8E8D6

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 2.3 · #EEE3D3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.9 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 4.6 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 6.8 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F3E2D1

#D2E3F3

Analogous

#F3D2D2

#F3E2D1

#F3F3D2

Triadic

#F3E2D1

#D2F3E3

#E3D2F3

Split-Complementary

#F3E2D1

#D2F3F3

#D2D2F3

Tetradic

#F3E2D1

#D2F3D2

#D2E3F3

#F3D2F3

Monochromatic

#D49659

#E4BD96

#F3E2D1

#FAF2EB

Rectangle

#F3E2D1

#E3F3D2

#D2E3F3

#E3D2F3

Compound

#F3E2D1

#F3F3D2

#D2E3F3

#D2D2F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6E9DB

#F7EEE6

#F9F5F1

Darker

#E3B688

#CE7D2C

#7A4917

Saturation

#E8E3DE

#F3E3D2

#F9E3CD

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3E2D1

#ECE7D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3E2D1

#E5E5D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3E2D1

#F4E0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Light Corn strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F6D6B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3E2D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3DBDC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9FBFDF

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: #F3E2D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3E2D1;

CSS Variable

--color-light-corn: #F3E2D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-corn': '#F3E2D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3E2D1] text-[#F3E2D1]

SCSS

$light-corn: #F3E2D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3E2D1?

#F3E2D1 is Light Corn, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3E2D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Corn?

Light Corn works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Light Corn?

Light Corn pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Light Corn?

You can download Light Corn 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 Light Corn?

The hex code is #F3E2D1. In RGB it's 243, 226, 209, and in HSL it's 30°, 59%, 89%.

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