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Confection

#F6F1E0

RGB 246, 241, 224 · HSL 46°, 55%, 92% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 4

Confection is #F6F1E0 in HEX — rgb(246, 241, 224), hsl(46°, 55%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 4%).

Confection pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 55%, 92%. 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#F6F1E0

RGB246, 241, 224

HSL46°, 55%, 92%

HSV46°, 9%, 96%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 4

Decimal16183776

CSS RGBrgb(246, 241, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 55%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Confection BWC-02

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumice Stone 16

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F1DF

Vista Paint

Abstract White C-1026

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F1E1

PPG

Combed Cotton 1205-1

ΔE 0.8 · #F4F0DE

Benjamin Moore

Timid 2148-60

ΔE 0.9 · #F3EFDE

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 1 · #F6F1DE

Dunn-Edwards

Swan White DEW346

ΔE 1.1 · #F7F1E2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.2 · #FAF4E3

Dulux

Cottontail SP2D1

ΔE 1.2 · #F8F3E0

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 1.2 · #F7EFDE

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.6 · #F7F1E3

Valspar

December Starlight 7003-7

ΔE 1.7 · #F3F0E2

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 1.8 · #F0EDDB

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F3E6

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.2 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#F6F1E0

#DFE5F6

Analogous

#F6E5DF

#F6F1E0

#F0F6DF

Triadic

#F6F1E0

#DFF6F1

#F1DFF6

Split-Complementary

#F6F1E0

#DFF0F6

#E5DFF6

Tetradic

#F6F1E0

#DFF6E5

#DFE5F6

#F6DFF0

Monochromatic

#D3BB69

#E5D6A4

#F6F1E0

#F9F6EB

Rectangle

#F6F1E0

#E5F6DF

#DFE5F6

#F1DFF6

Compound

#F6F1E0

#F0F6DF

#DFE5F6

#E5DFF6

Variations

Lighter

#F8F3E6

#F8F6ED

#FBF9F5

Darker

#E3D095

#CDAA35

#7B641C

Saturation

#EEECE7

#F6F1DF

#FAF3DB

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6F1E0

#F6F1E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6F1E0

#F2F2E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6F1E0

#F7EEF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Confection 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

#F8E1C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6F1E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5E6E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#A1AFDD

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: #F6F1E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6F1E0;

CSS Variable

--color-confection: #F6F1E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'confection': '#F6F1E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6F1E0] text-[#F6F1E0]

SCSS

$confection: #F6F1E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6F1E0?

#F6F1E0 is Confection, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6F1E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Confection?

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

What colors pair well with Confection?

Confection 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 Confection?

You can download Confection 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 Confection?

The hex code is #F6F1E0. In RGB it's 246, 241, 224, and in HSL it's 46°, 55%, 92%.

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