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Magnolia Spring

#F4F2E7

RGB 244, 242, 231 · HSL 51°, 37%, 93% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 4

Magnolia Spring is #F4F2E7 in HEX — rgb(244, 242, 231), hsl(51°, 37%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 4%).

Magnolia Spring pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 37%, 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#F4F2E7

RGB244, 242, 231

HSL51°, 37%, 93%

HSV51°, 5%, 96%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 4

Decimal16052967

CSS RGBrgb(244, 242, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 37%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cloud 967 · CC-40 · OC-130

ΔE 0.4 · #F3F2E7

Vista Paint

Almost Ivory K-1315

ΔE 0.4 · #F5F2E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Twinkle Twinkle 355

ΔE 0.6 · #F3F2E8

Behr

Swiss Coffee 12

ΔE 0.6 · #F3F2E6

Dunn-Edwards

Moonlight DE6246

ΔE 0.6 · #F2F1E6

IKEA

IKEA011 11

ΔE 0.7 · #F6F3E7

Dulux

White Verdict Quarter SW1D1

ΔE 0.8 · #F2F0E6

PPG

Crumb Cookie 18-01

ΔE 0.8 · #F2F0E6

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F3E8

Valspar

Pale Bloom 7002-8

ΔE 1.1 · #F2EFE5

Kilz

Architectural White TB-08

ΔE 1.4 · #F1EFE6

Sherwin-Williams

Whitetail SW7103

ΔE 1.4 · #F4EFE4

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 1.5 · #F0EEE2

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 2.1 · #F0ECE1

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.5 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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

#F4F2E7

#E7E9F4

Analogous

#F4EBE7

#F4F2E7

#EFF4E7

Triadic

#F4F2E7

#E7F4F2

#F2E7F4

Split-Complementary

#F4F2E7

#E7EFF4

#EBE7F4

Tetradic

#F4F2E7

#E7F4EB

#E7E9F4

#F4E7EF

Monochromatic

#C4B97E

#DCD5B2

#F4F2E7

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#F4F2E7

#E9F4E7

#E7E9F4

#F2E7F4

Compound

#F4F2E7

#EFF4E7

#E7E9F4

#EBE7F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6F4EB

#F8F7F1

#FAFAF7

Darker

#D7CFA4

#B5A650

#6C622C

Saturation

#EFEFEB

#F4F2E7

#F9F6E1

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4F2E7

#F4F2E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4F2E7

#F2F2E8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4F2E7

#F5F0F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Magnolia Spring 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

#F6E2C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4F2E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E7ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#ABB1D3

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: #F4F2E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4F2E7;

CSS Variable

--color-magnolia-spring: #F4F2E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magnolia-spring': '#F4F2E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4F2E7] text-[#F4F2E7]

SCSS

$magnolia-spring: #F4F2E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4F2E7?

#F4F2E7 is Magnolia Spring, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4F2E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magnolia Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Magnolia Spring?

Magnolia Spring 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 Magnolia Spring?

You can download Magnolia Spring 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 Magnolia Spring?

The hex code is #F4F2E7. In RGB it's 244, 242, 231, and in HSL it's 51°, 37%, 93%.

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