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Joyful

#F6EEC0

RGB 246, 238, 192 · HSL 51°, 75%, 86% · CMYK 0, 3, 22, 4

Joyful is #F6EEC0 in HEX — rgb(246, 238, 192), hsl(51°, 75%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 22%, 4%).

Joyful pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 75%, 86%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F6EEC0

RGB246, 238, 192

HSL51°, 75%, 86%

HSV51°, 22%, 96%

CMYK0, 3, 22, 4

Decimal16182976

CSS RGBrgb(246, 238, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 75%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Joyful 1107-2

Exact match

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 0.8 · #F8EFC0

Vista Paint

Sunny Sanibel K-477

ΔE 1 · #F9F0C3

Benjamin Moore

Jasper 387

ΔE 1.3 · #F4EEC2

Dunn-Edwards

Sandy Shore DE5456

ΔE 1.7 · #F2E9BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Banana Custard 826

ΔE 1.9 · #FCF3C5

Dulux

Cowardly Custard S16H1

ΔE 2 · #FBEEBF

Behr

Rich Cream 340A-2

ΔE 2 · #F9EEBD

Valspar

Lime Kiss 6008-9A

ΔE 2.4 · #EFECC0

Colorhouse

Sprout .04 Sprout-04

ΔE 2.5 · #FEF2C2

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 3.1 · #FBEBBD

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 3.7 · #F2EAC3

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.8 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.7 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.4 · #E6C9A2

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

#F6EEC0

#C1C9F6

Analogous

#F6D3C1

#F6EEC0

#E3F6C1

Triadic

#F6EEC0

#C1F6EE

#EEC1F6

Split-Complementary

#F6EEC0

#C1E3F6

#D3C1F6

Tetradic

#F6EEC0

#C1F6D3

#C1C9F6

#F6C1E3

Monochromatic

#E3CA3B

#EDDC7E

#F6EEC0

#FCF9E9

Rectangle

#F6EEC0

#C9F6C1

#C1C9F6

#EEC1F6

Compound

#F6EEC0

#E3F6C1

#C1C9F6

#D3C1F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8F1CD

#F7F3DC

#F9F7EC

Darker

#EEDB71

#DCBE15

#83710A

Saturation

#E3E1D3

#F6EEC1

#FBF1BC

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

17.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6EEC0

#F7EDC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6EEC0

#EFEFC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6EEC0

#F9E8EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Joyful 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

#F8DFAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6EEC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5E4CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#8F9CE6

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: #F6EEC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6EEC0;

CSS Variable

--color-joyful: #F6EEC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'joyful': '#F6EEC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6EEC0] text-[#F6EEC0]

SCSS

$joyful: #F6EEC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6EEC0?

#F6EEC0 is Joyful, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6EEC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Joyful?

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

What colors pair well with Joyful?

Joyful 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 Joyful?

You can download Joyful 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 Joyful?

The hex code is #F6EEC0. In RGB it's 246, 238, 192, and in HSL it's 51°, 75%, 86%.

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