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Writing Paper

#F4ECD4

RGB 244, 236, 212 · HSL 45°, 59%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 13, 4

Writing Paper is #F4ECD4 in HEX — rgb(244, 236, 212), hsl(45°, 59%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 4%).

Writing Paper pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 59%, 89%. 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#F4ECD4

RGB244, 236, 212

HSL45°, 59%, 89%

HSV45°, 13%, 96%

CMYK0, 3, 13, 4

Decimal16051412

CSS RGBrgb(244, 236, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 59%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Writing Paper S310-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pale Ivory K-495

ΔE 0.4 · #F3ECD4

Benjamin Moore

Woodmont 204

ΔE 0.5 · #F4ECD5

Dulux

Abbey White SW1D9

ΔE 0.6 · #F3EBD4

PPG

Candlewick 1091-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F2EBD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Sauce 866

ΔE 0.7 · #F4EBD2

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 1.1 · #F5EDD7

Dunn-Edwards

Oatmeal Cookie DEC763

ΔE 1.1 · #F6EBD3

Valspar

Veranda Ivory 7003-20

ΔE 1.4 · #F8EDD4

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 1.5 · #F9EFD6

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 2.1 · #F5E8D0

Sherwin-Williams

Crème SW7556

ΔE 2.1 · #F4E8D2

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.8 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.2 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.9 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#F4ECD4

#D2DBF3

Analogous

#F3DBD2

#F4ECD4

#EBF3D2

Triadic

#F4ECD4

#D2F3EB

#EBD2F3

Split-Complementary

#F4ECD4

#D2EBF3

#DBD2F3

Tetradic

#F4ECD4

#D2F3DB

#D2DBF3

#F3D2EB

Monochromatic

#D4B559

#E4D096

#F4ECD4

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#F4ECD4

#DBF3D2

#D2DBF3

#EBD2F3

Compound

#F4ECD4

#EBF3D2

#D2DBF3

#DBD2F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6EFDB

#F7F2E6

#F9F7F1

Darker

#E3CC88

#CEA52C

#7A6117

Saturation

#E8E5DE

#F3EBD2

#F9EECD

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4ECD4

#F3EDD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4ECD4

#EDEDD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4ECD4

#F5E9EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Writing Paper 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

#F6DEBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4ECD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E3DE

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.

#9FAFDF

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: #F4ECD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4ECD4;

CSS Variable

--color-writing-paper: #F4ECD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'writing-paper': '#F4ECD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4ECD4] text-[#F4ECD4]

SCSS

$writing-paper: #F4ECD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4ECD4?

#F4ECD4 is Writing Paper, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4ECD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Writing Paper?

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

What colors pair well with Writing Paper?

Writing Paper 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 Writing Paper?

You can download Writing Paper 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 Writing Paper?

The hex code is #F4ECD4. In RGB it's 244, 236, 212, and in HSL it's 45°, 59%, 89%.

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