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Lantern Light

#F4E1AE

RGB 244, 225, 174 · HSL 44°, 76%, 82% · CMYK 0, 8, 29, 4

Lantern Light is #F4E1AE in HEX — rgb(244, 225, 174), hsl(44°, 76%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 29%, 4%).

Lantern Light pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 76%, 82%. 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#F4E1AE

RGB244, 225, 174

HSL44°, 76%, 82%

HSV44°, 29%, 96%

CMYK0, 8, 29, 4

Decimal16048558

CSS RGBrgb(244, 225, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 76%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Lantern Light SW6687

Exact match

Kilz

Bartlett LE230-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F3E3B1

Benjamin Moore

Sundress CSP-940

ΔE 1.6 · #F9E5B3

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 1.7 · #F3DEA9

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 1.7 · #F6DFAD

Valspar

Pecan Cream 3006-4B

ΔE 1.9 · #F3E4AF

PPG

Corn Silk 12-01

ΔE 2.1 · #F9E4AE

Dunn-Edwards

Tortilla DE5436

ΔE 2.2 · #EFDBA7

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 2.2 · #F4DEA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetie Pie 804

ΔE 2.4 · #F5E5B5

Vista Paint

Sweetie Pie C-803

ΔE 2.5 · #F3E4B4

Dulux

Very Cashmere S16F2

ΔE 2.8 · #ECDDAD

Behr

Banana Cream 350C-2

ΔE 2.9 · #FCE7B7

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.8 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.8 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#F4E1AE

#AEC1F4

Analogous

#F4BEAE

#F4E1AE

#E4F4AE

Triadic

#F4E1AE

#AEF4E1

#E1AEF4

Split-Complementary

#F4E1AE

#AEE4F4

#BEAEF4

Tetradic

#F4E1AE

#AEF4BE

#AEC1F4

#F4AEE4

Monochromatic

#E2B028

#EBC96B

#F4E1AE

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#F4E1AE

#C1F4AE

#AEC1F4

#E1AEF4

Compound

#F4E1AE

#E4F4AE

#AEC1F4

#BEAEF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6E7BE

#F5ECD2

#F7F3E6

Darker

#EDC861

#D3A013

#7D5E08

Saturation

#DCD6C7

#F4E1AE

#F9E4A9

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4E1AE

#F0E4AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4E1AE

#E4E4B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4E1AE

#F7DAE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lantern Light 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

#F6D59E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4E1AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4DAC2

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.

#809AE4

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: #F4E1AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4E1AE;

CSS Variable

--color-lantern-light: #F4E1AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lantern-light': '#F4E1AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4E1AE] text-[#F4E1AE]

SCSS

$lantern-light: #F4E1AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4E1AE?

#F4E1AE is Lantern Light, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4E1AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lantern Light?

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

What colors pair well with Lantern Light?

Lantern Light 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 Lantern Light?

You can download Lantern Light 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 Lantern Light?

The hex code is #F4E1AE. In RGB it's 244, 225, 174, and in HSL it's 44°, 76%, 82%.

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