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Sausalito

#F4E5C5

RGB 244, 229, 197 · HSL 41°, 68%, 86% · CMYK 0, 6, 19, 4

Sausalito is #F4E5C5 in HEX — rgb(244, 229, 197), hsl(41°, 68%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 4%).

Sausalito pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 68%, 86%. 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#F4E5C5

RGB244, 229, 197

HSL41°, 68%, 86%

HSV41°, 19%, 96%

CMYK0, 6, 19, 4

Decimal16049605

CSS RGBrgb(244, 229, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 68%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sausalito 1209-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rich 2153-60

ΔE 0.7 · #F3E5C6

Valspar

A True Antique 7003-18

ΔE 0.7 · #F4E4C5

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Wax DE6163

ΔE 0.8 · #F6E6C5

Vista Paint

Honey Cream C-915

ΔE 1.2 · #F8E7C6

Dulux

Foundation S12H1

ΔE 1.4 · #F8E6C5

Behr

Lightweight Beige 330C-2

ΔE 1.4 · #F7E8C6

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 1.6 · #F8E7C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Cauliflower Cream 880

ΔE 1.6 · #F2E4C7

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 1.9 · #F1E6C8

Kilz

Walnut Cream LD200-02

ΔE 2 · #F7E3C4

Sherwin-Williams

Tea Light SW7681

ΔE 2.2 · #F8E4C2

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 3.5 · #F6DFC0

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 3.8 · #EFE6C0

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#F4E5C5

#C3D2F4

Analogous

#F4CCC3

#F4E5C5

#EBF4C3

Triadic

#F4E5C5

#C3F4E4

#E4C3F4

Split-Complementary

#F4E5C5

#C3EBF4

#CCC3F4

Tetradic

#F4E5C5

#C3F4CC

#C3D2F4

#F4C3EB

Monochromatic

#DBAB43

#E7C783

#F4E5C5

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#F4E5C5

#D2F4C3

#C3D2F4

#E4C3F4

Compound

#F4E5C5

#EBF4C3

#C3D2F4

#CCC3F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6EACF

#F6EEDD

#F8F5ED

Darker

#E8C477

#D39A1E

#7D5A0F

Saturation

#E3DED4

#F4E4C3

#F9E6BD

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4E5C5

#F0E8C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4E5C5

#E8E8CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4E5C5

#F6E1E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sausalito 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

#F6D8AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4E5C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4DDD3

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.

#93ACE2

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: #F4E5C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4E5C5;

CSS Variable

--color-sausalito: #F4E5C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sausalito': '#F4E5C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4E5C5] text-[#F4E5C5]

SCSS

$sausalito: #F4E5C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4E5C5?

#F4E5C5 is Sausalito, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4E5C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sausalito?

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

What colors pair well with Sausalito?

Sausalito 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 Sausalito?

You can download Sausalito 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 Sausalito?

The hex code is #F4E5C5. In RGB it's 244, 229, 197, and in HSL it's 41°, 68%, 86%.

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