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Ginseng

#F3E9BD

RGB 243, 233, 189 · HSL 49°, 69%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 22, 5

Ginseng is #F3E9BD in HEX — rgb(243, 233, 189), hsl(49°, 69%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 22%, 5%).

Ginseng pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 69%, 85%. 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#F3E9BD

RGB243, 233, 189

HSL49°, 69%, 85%

HSV49°, 22%, 95%

CMYK0, 4, 22, 5

Decimal15985085

CSS RGBrgb(243, 233, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 69%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Limesicle DE5484

ΔE 1 · #F2EABF

Benjamin Moore

Melted CSP-905

ΔE 1.1 · #F3E8BE

Valspar

Heart of Palm 6008-5B

ΔE 1.1 · #F0E6BB

Vista Paint

Bermuda Son C-796

ΔE 1.2 · #F0E9BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Bermuda Son 797

ΔE 1.3 · #F0E9BE

Behr

Satin Souffle 380E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #EEE6B9

PPG

Joyful 1107-2

ΔE 2 · #F6EEC0

Dulux

Ringlet S14H1

ΔE 2.3 · #FAEBBE

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 2.4 · #F8EFC0

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 2.7 · #F2EAC3

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 2.8 · #FBEBBD

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 3.5 · #FFF0C2

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 3.9 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 6.8 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#F3E9BD

#BEC8F3

Analogous

#F3CFBE

#F3E9BD

#E2F3BE

Triadic

#F3E9BD

#BEF3E9

#E9BEF3

Split-Complementary

#F3E9BD

#BEE2F3

#CFBEF3

Tetradic

#F3E9BD

#BEF3CF

#BEC8F3

#F3BEE2

Monochromatic

#DBBE3D

#E7D47E

#F3E9BD

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#F3E9BD

#C8F3BE

#BEC8F3

#E9BEF3

Compound

#F3E9BD

#E2F3BE

#BEC8F3

#CFBEF3

Variations

Lighter

#F6EECB

#F6F1DB

#F8F6EB

Darker

#E9D372

#D2B11D

#7C680E

Saturation

#E1DED1

#F3E9BE

#F9EDB8

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3E9BD

#F3E9BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3E9BD

#EBEBC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3E9BD

#F6E3E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ginseng 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

#F6DBA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3E9BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3E0CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#8F9EE2

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: #F3E9BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3E9BD;

CSS Variable

--color-ginseng: #F3E9BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ginseng': '#F3E9BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3E9BD] text-[#F3E9BD]

SCSS

$ginseng: #F3E9BD;

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#F2E5BA · ΔE 1.7

Pale Moon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3E9BD?

#F3E9BD is Ginseng, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3E9BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ginseng?

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

What colors pair well with Ginseng?

Ginseng 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 Ginseng?

You can download Ginseng 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 Ginseng?

The hex code is #F3E9BD. In RGB it's 243, 233, 189, and in HSL it's 49°, 69%, 85%.

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