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Tart Gelato

#F6EEC9

RGB 246, 238, 201 · HSL 49°, 71%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 18, 4

Tart Gelato is #F6EEC9 in HEX — rgb(246, 238, 201), hsl(49°, 71%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 4%).

Tart Gelato pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 71%, 88%. 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#F6EEC9

RGB246, 238, 201

HSL49°, 71%, 88%

HSV49°, 18%, 96%

CMYK0, 3, 18, 4

Decimal16182985

CSS RGBrgb(246, 238, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 71%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cashmere 930

ΔE 0.7 · #F6EDC7

Valspar

Yellow Bliss 3008-4C

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F0CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavish Lemon 831

ΔE 0.9 · #F9EFCA

Vista Paint

Lavish Lemon C-830

ΔE 1 · #F9EFC9

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 1.4 · #F3EAC6

Dulux

Lean Lemon SP2H1

ΔE 1.5 · #FAF2CE

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 1.5 · #F8F1CE

PPG

Silk Star 1108-2

ΔE 1.6 · #F5EEC6

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Light DE5505

ΔE 1.7 · #F1EBC8

Behr

Rice Wine M320-2

ΔE 1.7 · #F6EBC8

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 2.8 · #EFE6C0

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 2.8 · #FFF5D1

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 4.4 · #F1E6C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.6 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 7.5 · #F6DFC0

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

#F6EEC9

#CBD3F6

Analogous

#F6D8CB

#F6EEC9

#E8F6CB

Triadic

#F6EEC9

#CBF6EE

#EECBF6

Split-Complementary

#F6EEC9

#CBE8F6

#D8CBF6

Tetradic

#F6EEC9

#CBF6D8

#CBD3F6

#F6CBE8

Monochromatic

#E0C448

#EBD989

#F6EEC9

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#F6EEC9

#D3F6CB

#CBD3F6

#EECBF6

Compound

#F6EEC9

#E8F6CB

#CBD3F6

#D8CBF6

Variations

Lighter

#F8F2D5

#F8F4E2

#FAF8EF

Darker

#ECD77B

#DCB81B

#826D0D

Saturation

#E7E5DA

#F6EECB

#FBF1C6

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

#F6EEC9

#F6EECA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6EEC9

#EFEFCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6EEC9

#F8E9EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tart Gelato 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

#F8DFB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6EEC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5E4D6

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.

#98A6E6

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: #F6EEC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6EEC9;

CSS Variable

--color-tart-gelato: #F6EEC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tart-gelato': '#F6EEC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6EEC9] text-[#F6EEC9]

SCSS

$tart-gelato: #F6EEC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6EEC9?

#F6EEC9 is Tart Gelato, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6EEC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tart Gelato?

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

What colors pair well with Tart Gelato?

Tart Gelato 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 Tart Gelato?

You can download Tart Gelato 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 Tart Gelato?

The hex code is #F6EEC9. In RGB it's 246, 238, 201, and in HSL it's 49°, 71%, 88%.

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