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North

#F5EECD

RGB 245, 238, 205 · HSL 50°, 67%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 4

North is #F5EECD in HEX — rgb(245, 238, 205), hsl(50°, 67%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 4%).

North pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 67%, 88%. 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#F5EECD

RGB245, 238, 205

HSL50°, 67%, 88%

HSV50°, 16%, 96%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 4

Decimal16117453

CSS RGBrgb(245, 238, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 67%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

North 288

Exact match

PPG

Silk Sails 1206-2

ΔE 0.4 · #F6EECD

Vista Paint

Annabel C-809

ΔE 0.6 · #F4EDCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Annabel 810

ΔE 0.8 · #F7EFCF

Behr

Lightning White 380E-2

ΔE 1 · #F8F0CE

Valspar

Desert Flower 6008-5A

ΔE 1.1 · #F2EBCB

Dulux

Ringlet Half S14H1H

ΔE 1.4 · #F9EFCD

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Pear DE5504

ΔE 1.4 · #F5F0D1

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F8F1CE

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 2.2 · #F3EAC6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 2.8 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 3.2 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 3.2 · #FFF5D1

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 3.9 · #EFE6C0

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 7.4 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 14.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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

#F5EECD

#CCD3F5

Analogous

#F5DACC

#F5EECD

#E7F5CC

Triadic

#F5EECD

#CCF5EE

#EECCF5

Split-Complementary

#F5EECD

#CCE7F5

#DACCF5

Tetradic

#F5EECD

#CCF5DA

#CCD3F5

#F5CCE7

Monochromatic

#DCC44C

#E8D98C

#F5EECD

#FBF8EA

Rectangle

#F5EECD

#D3F5CC

#CCD3F5

#EECCF5

Compound

#F5EECD

#E7F5CC

#CCD3F5

#DACCF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7F1D6

#F7F4E2

#F9F8EF

Darker

#E9D77E

#D6B820

#7F6D10

Saturation

#E7E5DA

#F5EECC

#FAF1C7

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5EECD

#F5EECE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5EECD

#EFEFD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5EECD

#F7E9ED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

North 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

#F7DFB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5EECD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E4D9

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.

#9AA6E3

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: #F5EECD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5EECD;

CSS Variable

--color-north: #F5EECD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'north': '#F5EECD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5EECD] text-[#F5EECD]

SCSS

$north: #F5EECD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5EECD?

#F5EECD is North, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F5EECD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with North?

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

What colors pair well with North?

North 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 North?

You can download North 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 North?

The hex code is #F5EECD. In RGB it's 245, 238, 205, and in HSL it's 50°, 67%, 88%.

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