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YL-W5

#F3F2E5

RGB 243, 242, 229 · HSL 56°, 37%, 93% · CMYK 0, 0, 6, 5

YL-W5 is #F3F2E5 in HEX — rgb(243, 242, 229), hsl(56°, 37%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 5%).

YL-W5 pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 37%, 93%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F3F2E5

RGB243, 242, 229

HSL56°, 37%, 93%

HSV56°, 6%, 95%

CMYK0, 0, 6, 5

Decimal15987429

CSS RGBrgb(243, 242, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 37%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

YL-W5 YL-W5

Exact match

Dulux

Vanilla Sorbet SP2A3

ΔE 0.4 · #F4F2E5

IKEA

IKEA013 13

ΔE 0.4 · #F4F2E5

Dunn-Edwards

Cumulus DEW352

ΔE 0.5 · #F3F3E6

Benjamin Moore

Paper AF-25

ΔE 0.6 · #F1F1E4

Valspar

Lemon Edge 7003-23

ΔE 0.6 · #F4F3E5

Vista Paint

Pat O'Butter K-1281

ΔE 0.6 · #F4F2E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Rapture's Light 1020

ΔE 1 · #F6F3E7

PPG

Clear Yellow 1215-1

ΔE 1.1 · #F1F1E6

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 1.4 · #F0EEE2

Kilz

Spring Breeze LF200-01

ΔE 1.4 · #EEF0E3

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 1.6 · #F7F3E8

Sherwin-Williams

Whitetail SW7103

ΔE 1.9 · #F4EFE4

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 2.1 · #F8F8EC

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.9 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.5 · #EAEAE4

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

#F3F2E5

#E7E7F4

Analogous

#F4ECE7

#F3F2E5

#EEF4E7

Triadic

#F3F2E5

#E7F4F3

#F3E7F4

Split-Complementary

#F3F2E5

#E7EEF4

#ECE7F4

Tetradic

#F3F2E5

#E7F4EC

#E7E7F4

#F4E7EE

Monochromatic

#C4BF7E

#DCD9B2

#F3F2E5

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#F3F2E5

#E7F4E7

#E7E7F4

#F3E7F4

Compound

#F3F2E5

#EEF4E7

#E7E7F4

#ECE7F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6F5EB

#F8F7F1

#FAFAF7

Darker

#D7D4A4

#B5AE50

#6C682C

Saturation

#EFEFEB

#F4F3E7

#F9F8E1

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3F2E5

#F4F1E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3F2E5

#F2F2E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3F2E5

#F4F0F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

YL-W5 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

#F6E2C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3F2E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3E7EB

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.

#ABAED3

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: #F3F2E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3F2E5;

CSS Variable

--color-yl-w5: #F3F2E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yl-w5': '#F3F2E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3F2E5] text-[#F3F2E5]

SCSS

$yl-w5: #F3F2E5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3F2E5?

#F3F2E5 is YL-W5, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3F2E5 warm or cool?

YL-W5 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with YL-W5?

YL-W5 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with YL-W5?

YL-W5 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 YL-W5?

You can download YL-W5 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 YL-W5?

The hex code is #F3F2E5. In RGB it's 243, 242, 229, and in HSL it's 56°, 37%, 93%.

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