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Wishful White

#F4F1E8

RGB 244, 241, 232 · HSL 45°, 35%, 93% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 4

Wishful White is #F4F1E8 in HEX — rgb(244, 241, 232), hsl(45°, 35%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 4%).

Wishful White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 35%, 93%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F4F1E8

RGB244, 241, 232

HSL45°, 35%, 93%

HSV45°, 5%, 96%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 4

Decimal16052712

CSS RGBrgb(244, 241, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 35%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Wishful White DE6260

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA016 16

ΔE 0.5 · #F4F2E9

Vista Paint

Genna K-1261

ΔE 0.6 · #F5F2E8

Behr

Nude W-f-210 W-F-210

ΔE 0.8 · #F2F0E6

PPG

Crumb Cookie 18-01

ΔE 0.8 · #F2F0E6

Dulux

White Verdict Quarter SW1D1

ΔE 0.8 · #F2F0E6

Benjamin Moore

Steam AF-15

ΔE 0.9 · #F1F0E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Twinkle Twinkle 355

ΔE 0.9 · #F3F2E8

Kilz

Architectural White TB-08

ΔE 0.9 · #F1EFE6

Valspar

Pale Bloom 7002-8

ΔE 0.9 · #F2EFE5

Sherwin-Williams

White Flour SW7102

ΔE 1.1 · #F4EFE5

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 1.3 · #F7F3E8

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 2 · #F0ECE1

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.2 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.4 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#F4F1E8

#E7EAF3

Analogous

#F3EAE7

#F4F1E8

#F0F3E7

Triadic

#F4F1E8

#E7F3F0

#F0E7F3

Split-Complementary

#F4F1E8

#E7F0F3

#EAE7F3

Tetradic

#F4F1E8

#E7F3EA

#E7EAF3

#F3E7F0

Monochromatic

#C2B180

#DBD1B3

#F4F1E8

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#F4F1E8

#EAF3E7

#E7EAF3

#F0E7F3

Compound

#F4F1E8

#F0F3E7

#E7EAF3

#EAE7F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6F3EC

#F7F6F1

#FAFAF7

Darker

#D6CAA6

#B29A52

#6A5B2D

Saturation

#EFEEEB

#F3F0E7

#F9F3E1

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4F1E8

#F4F1E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4F1E8

#F2F2E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4F1E8

#F5F0F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wishful White 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

#F6E1C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4F1E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E6ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#ACB6D2

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: #F4F1E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4F1E8;

CSS Variable

--color-wishful-white: #F4F1E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wishful-white': '#F4F1E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4F1E8] text-[#F4F1E8]

SCSS

$wishful-white: #F4F1E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4F1E8?

#F4F1E8 is Wishful White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4F1E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wishful White?

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

What colors pair well with Wishful White?

Wishful White 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 Wishful White?

You can download Wishful White 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 Wishful White?

The hex code is #F4F1E8. In RGB it's 244, 241, 232, and in HSL it's 45°, 35%, 93%.

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