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Transparent Beige

#F4ECC2

RGB 244, 236, 194 · HSL 50°, 69%, 86% · CMYK 0, 3, 20, 4

Transparent Beige is #F4ECC2 in HEX — rgb(244, 236, 194), hsl(50°, 69%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 20%, 4%).

Transparent Beige pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 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#F4ECC2

RGB244, 236, 194

HSL50°, 69%, 86%

HSV50°, 20%, 96%

CMYK0, 3, 20, 4

Decimal16051394

CSS RGBrgb(244, 236, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 69%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Oyster Bisque 3007-4C

ΔE 0.6 · #F5ECC3

Dunn-Edwards

Limesicle DE5484

ΔE 0.9 · #F2EABF

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 373

ΔE 1.2 · #F3EAC2

PPG

Silk Star 1108-2

ΔE 1.3 · #F5EEC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Bermuda Son 797

ΔE 1.3 · #F0E9BE

Vista Paint

Bermuda Son C-796

ΔE 1.6 · #F0E9BD

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 1.6 · #F2EAC3

Dulux

Tinker Light Half S16G1H

ΔE 2.3 · #FAEFC8

Behr

Satin Souffle 380E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #EEE6B9

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 2.7 · #F8EFC0

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 2.8 · #EFE6C0

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 3.9 · #FFF0C2

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 4.5 · #EADFB7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.9 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.3 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#F4ECC2

#C3CBF4

Analogous

#F4D3C3

#F4ECC2

#E4F4C3

Triadic

#F4ECC2

#C3F4EC

#ECC3F4

Split-Complementary

#F4ECC2

#C3E4F4

#D3C3F4

Tetradic

#F4ECC2

#C3F4D3

#C3CBF4

#F4C3E4

Monochromatic

#DCC241

#E8D782

#F4ECC2

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#F4ECC2

#CBF4C3

#C3CBF4

#ECC3F4

Compound

#F4ECC2

#E4F4C3

#C3CBF4

#D3C3F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6F0CF

#F6F2DD

#F9F7EC

Darker

#E9D676

#D4B61D

#7E6B0E

Saturation

#E3E0D4

#F4ECC3

#F9EFBD

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4ECC2

#F5EBC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4ECC2

#EDEDC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4ECC2

#F7E6EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Transparent Beige 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

#F6DEAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4ECC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E3D1

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.

#92A0E3

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: #F4ECC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4ECC2;

CSS Variable

--color-transparent-beige: #F4ECC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'transparent-beige': '#F4ECC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4ECC2] text-[#F4ECC2]

SCSS

$transparent-beige: #F4ECC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4ECC2?

#F4ECC2 is Transparent Beige, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4ECC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Transparent Beige?

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

What colors pair well with Transparent Beige?

Transparent Beige 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 Transparent Beige?

You can download Transparent Beige 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 Transparent Beige?

The hex code is #F4ECC2. In RGB it's 244, 236, 194, and in HSL it's 50°, 69%, 86%.

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