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Trapunto

#F4E8B6

RGB 244, 232, 182 · HSL 48°, 74%, 84% · CMYK 0, 5, 25, 4

Trapunto is #F4E8B6 in HEX — rgb(244, 232, 182), hsl(48°, 74%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 25%, 4%).

Trapunto pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 74%, 84%. 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#F4E8B6

RGB244, 232, 182

HSL48°, 74%, 84%

HSV48°, 25%, 96%

CMYK0, 5, 25, 4

Decimal16050358

CSS RGBrgb(244, 232, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 74%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Banana Brulee 1214-3

ΔE 1 · #F7EAB9

Vista Paint

Sunny Disposition K-485

ΔE 1.5 · #F4E7B8

Benjamin Moore

Calla 283

ΔE 1.7 · #F8EDBB

Valspar

Cuddle 3005-4B

ΔE 1.8 · #F9EBBB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweetie Pie 804

ΔE 1.9 · #F5E5B5

Sherwin-Williams

Moonraker SW6701

ΔE 1.9 · #EEE3B2

Behr

Rich Cream 340A-2

ΔE 2.2 · #F9EEBD

Kilz

Bartlett LE230-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F3E3B1

Dulux

Tinker Light S16G1

ΔE 2.3 · #FBEAB7

Dunn-Edwards

Sandy Shore DE5456

ΔE 2.4 · #F2E9BB

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 2.6 · #FBEFBB

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 2.9 · #FBEBBD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 5 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.8 · #EADFB7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.6 · #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 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

#F4E8B6

#B8C4F4

Analogous

#F4CAB8

#F4E8B6

#E2F4B8

Triadic

#F4E8B6

#B8F4E8

#E8B8F4

Split-Complementary

#F4E8B6

#B8E2F4

#CAB8F4

Tetradic

#F4E8B6

#B8F4CA

#B8C4F4

#F4B8E2

Monochromatic

#E1BE33

#EAD375

#F4E8B6

#FCF8E9

Rectangle

#F4E8B6

#C4F4B8

#B8C4F4

#E8B8F4

Compound

#F4E8B6

#E2F4B8

#B8C4F4

#CAB8F4

Variations

Lighter

#F7EDC6

#F6F0D7

#F8F5E9

Darker

#ECD26A

#D6AF16

#7F680A

Saturation

#DFDCCD

#F4E8B8

#FAEBB3

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4E8B6

#F3E8B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4E8B6

#EAEABD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4E8B6

#F7E1E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Trapunto 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

#F6DBA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4E8B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E0C8

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.

#889BE4

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: #F4E8B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4E8B6;

CSS Variable

--color-trapunto: #F4E8B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'trapunto': '#F4E8B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4E8B6] text-[#F4E8B6]

SCSS

$trapunto: #F4E8B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4E8B6?

#F4E8B6 is Trapunto, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4E8B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Trapunto?

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

What colors pair well with Trapunto?

Trapunto 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 Trapunto?

You can download Trapunto 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 Trapunto?

The hex code is #F4E8B6. In RGB it's 244, 232, 182, and in HSL it's 48°, 74%, 84%.

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