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Grain .02

#F4DEA8

RGB 244, 222, 168 · HSL 43°, 78%, 81% · CMYK 0, 9, 31, 4

Grain .02 is #F4DEA8 in HEX — rgb(244, 222, 168), hsl(43°, 78%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 31%, 4%).

Grain .02 pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 78%, 81%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F4DEA8

RGB244, 222, 168

HSL43°, 78%, 81%

HSV43°, 31%, 96%

CMYK0, 9, 31, 4

Decimal16047784

CSS RGBrgb(244, 222, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 78%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 0.7 · #F3DEA9

PPG

Visionary 1210-3

ΔE 0.8 · #F6E0A9

Dulux

Open Sesame S14G2

ΔE 1.3 · #F8DFA9

Benjamin Moore

Traditional 170

ΔE 1.4 · #F7E2AB

Sherwin-Williams

Glad Yellow SW6694

ΔE 1.4 · #F5E1AC

Dunn-Edwards

Tortilla DE5436

ΔE 1.7 · #EFDBA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Strand 812

ΔE 1.7 · #F3DFA6

Kilz

Yellow Lotus TB-84

ΔE 2.1 · #F7DCA7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 2.1 · #F6DFAD

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

ΔE 2.4 · #ECD8A2

Vista Paint

Natural Raffia K-532

ΔE 2.6 · #FBE4AB

Behr

Harmonious Gold M300-3

ΔE 3.2 · #EBD59F

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3.4 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F4DEA8

#A9BEF4

Analogous

#F4B9A9

#F4DEA8

#E4F4A9

Triadic

#F4DEA8

#A9F4DF

#DFA9F4

Split-Complementary

#F4DEA8

#A9E4F4

#B9A9F4

Tetradic

#F4DEA8

#A9F4B9

#A9BEF4

#F4A9E4

Monochromatic

#E4AC21

#ECC665

#F4DEA8

#FCF7E8

Rectangle

#F4DEA8

#BEF4A9

#A9BEF4

#DFA9F4

Compound

#F4DEA8

#E4F4A9

#A9BEF4

#B9A9F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6E5BA

#F5EACF

#F7F2E5

Darker

#EFC55C

#D39C10

#7D5C07

Saturation

#DAD3C3

#F4DFA9

#FAE1A3

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4DEA8

#EEE2A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4DEA8

#E2E2B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4DEA8

#F7D7DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grain .02 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

#F6D399

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4DEA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D8BD

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.

#7B99E4

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: #F4DEA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4DEA8;

CSS Variable

--color-grain-.02: #F4DEA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grain-.02': '#F4DEA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4DEA8] text-[#F4DEA8]

SCSS

$grain-.02: #F4DEA8;

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#F6E1AA · ΔE 1.1

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#F0DFA5 · ΔE 2.7

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Shooting Star

#FCE6B0 · ΔE 2.8

Sundress

#F8E4B2 · ΔE 3.1

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#F5DAA9 · ΔE 3.2

Harp Strings

#F1E2AF · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4DEA8?

#F4DEA8 is Grain .02, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4DEA8 warm or cool?

Grain .02 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grain .02?

Grain .02 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Grain .02?

Grain .02 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 Grain .02?

You can download Grain .02 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 Grain .02?

The hex code is #F4DEA8. In RGB it's 244, 222, 168, and in HSL it's 43°, 78%, 81%.

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