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French

#F4E6C4

RGB 244, 230, 196 · HSL 42°, 69%, 86% · CMYK 0, 6, 20, 4

French is #F4E6C4 in HEX — rgb(244, 230, 196), hsl(42°, 69%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 20%, 4%).

French pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 69%, 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#F4E6C4

RGB244, 230, 196

HSL42°, 69%, 86%

HSV42°, 20%, 96%

CMYK0, 6, 20, 4

Decimal16049860

CSS RGBrgb(244, 230, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 69%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hepplewhite HC-36

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Wax DE6163

ΔE 0.9 · #F6E6C5

Behr

Lightweight Beige 330C-2

ΔE 0.9 · #F7E8C6

Valspar

Cream Cake 3002-4C

ΔE 1 · #F4E4C2

PPG

Sausalito 1209-2

ΔE 1.1 · #F4E5C5

Vista Paint

Washed in Light C-872

ΔE 1.3 · #F8E8C7

Dulux

Foundation S12H1

ΔE 1.6 · #F8E6C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Washed In Light 873

ΔE 2.1 · #FAE8C8

Sherwin-Williams

Lily SW6693

ΔE 2.3 · #F3E8C2

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 2.4 · #F8E7C9

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 2.4 · #F1E6C8

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 2.8 · #EFE6C0

Kilz

Walnut Cream LD200-02

ΔE 2.8 · #F7E3C4

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 4.1 · #F6DFC0

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#F4E6C4

#C3D1F4

Analogous

#F4CDC3

#F4E6C4

#EAF4C3

Triadic

#F4E6C4

#C3F4E5

#E5C3F4

Split-Complementary

#F4E6C4

#C3EAF4

#CDC3F4

Tetradic

#F4E6C4

#C3F4CD

#C3D1F4

#F4C3EA

Monochromatic

#DCAE41

#E8C982

#F4E6C4

#FBF6E9

Rectangle

#F4E6C4

#D1F4C3

#C3D1F4

#E5C3F4

Compound

#F4E6C4

#EAF4C3

#C3D1F4

#CDC3F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6EACF

#F6EFDD

#F9F5EC

Darker

#E9C676

#D49D1D

#7E5C0E

Saturation

#E3DED4

#F4E5C3

#F9E7BD

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4E6C4

#F1E8C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4E6C4

#E8E8C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4E6C4

#F6E1E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

French 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

#F6D9AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4E6C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4DED2

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.

#92AAE3

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: #F4E6C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4E6C4;

CSS Variable

--color-french: #F4E6C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french': '#F4E6C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4E6C4] text-[#F4E6C4]

SCSS

$french: #F4E6C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4E6C4?

#F4E6C4 is French, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4E6C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French?

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

What colors pair well with French?

French 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 French?

You can download French 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 French?

The hex code is #F4E6C4. In RGB it's 244, 230, 196, and in HSL it's 42°, 69%, 86%.

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