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Star of Bethlehem

#F5EEDC

RGB 245, 238, 220 · HSL 43°, 56%, 91% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 4

Star of Bethlehem is #F5EEDC in HEX — rgb(245, 238, 220), hsl(43°, 56%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 4%).

Star of Bethlehem pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 56%, 91%. 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#F5EEDC

RGB245, 238, 220

HSL43°, 56%, 91%

HSV43°, 10%, 96%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 4

Decimal16117468

CSS RGBrgb(245, 238, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 56%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Spice Ivory 1204-1

ΔE 0.4 · #F4EEDC

Behr

Cottage White Or-w9 OR-W9

ΔE 0.5 · #F5EDDB

Dunn-Edwards

Cottage White DEW318

ΔE 0.6 · #F7EFDD

Dulux

Danish Cream SW1D7

ΔE 0.7 · #F3ECDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Cotton Ball 7

ΔE 0.7 · #F5EFDE

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 0.8 · #F7EFDE

Benjamin Moore

Linen 912

ΔE 0.8 · #F3ECDB

Vista Paint

Buff Bluff K-1292

ΔE 0.8 · #F3EDDA

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 1.1 · #F5ECD9

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 1.2 · #F7EFDF

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 1.6 · #F0EDDB

Valspar

Whitewashed Oak 7006-23

ΔE 1.7 · #EFEBDA

IKEA

IKEA010 10

ΔE 2.1 · #F3ECDE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.1 · #FAF4E3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.2 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F5EEDC

#DBE2F5

Analogous

#F5E1DB

#F5EEDC

#EFF5DB

Triadic

#F5EEDC

#DBF5EE

#EEDBF5

Split-Complementary

#F5EEDC

#DBEFF5

#E1DBF5

Tetradic

#F5EEDC

#DBF5E1

#DBE2F5

#F5DBEF

Monochromatic

#D3B464

#E4D1A0

#F5EEDC

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#F5EEDC

#E2F5DB

#DBE2F5

#EEDBF5

Compound

#F5EEDC

#EFF5DB

#DBE2F5

#E1DBF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7F1E2

#F8F4EB

#FAF8F4

Darker

#E2CB91

#CEA231

#7A5F1A

Saturation

#ECEAE4

#F5EEDB

#FAF0D6

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5EEDC

#F4EFDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5EEDC

#EFEFDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5EEDC

#F6EBED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Star of Bethlehem 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

#F7DFC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5EEDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E4E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#A1B2DE

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: #F5EEDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5EEDC;

CSS Variable

--color-star-of-bethlehem: #F5EEDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'star-of-bethlehem': '#F5EEDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5EEDC] text-[#F5EEDC]

SCSS

$star-of-bethlehem: #F5EEDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5EEDC?

#F5EEDC is Star of Bethlehem, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F5EEDC warm or cool?

Star of Bethlehem reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Star of Bethlehem?

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

What colors pair well with Star of Bethlehem?

Star of Bethlehem 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 Star of Bethlehem?

You can download Star of Bethlehem 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 Star of Bethlehem?

The hex code is #F5EEDC. In RGB it's 245, 238, 220, and in HSL it's 43°, 56%, 91%.

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