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Whiskers

#F6F1E2

RGB 246, 241, 226 · HSL 45°, 53%, 93% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 4

Whiskers is #F6F1E2 in HEX — rgb(246, 241, 226), hsl(45°, 53%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 4%).

Whiskers pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 53%, 93%. 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#F6F1E2

RGB246, 241, 226

HSL45°, 53%, 93%

HSV45°, 8%, 96%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 4

Decimal16183778

CSS RGBrgb(246, 241, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 53%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

White 904

ΔE 0.4 · #F7F1E2

Dunn-Edwards

Swan White DEW346

ΔE 0.4 · #F7F1E2

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 0.6 · #F5F0E2

Vista Paint

Abstract White C-1026

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F1E1

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F1E3

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 0.7 · #F6F0E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract White 1027

ΔE 0.8 · #F8F2E4

Dulux

White Starlight Quarter SW1G8

ΔE 1 · #F3EEDF

Valspar

December Starlight 7003-7

ΔE 1 · #F3F0E2

Behr

Confection BWC-02

ΔE 1 · #F6F1E0

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 1.3 · #F7F3E6

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 1.3 · #F7EFDF

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.5 · #FAF4E3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 1.8 · #F2ECDE

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.2 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #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

#F6F1E2

#E4E8F7

Analogous

#F7E8E4

#F6F1E2

#F2F7E4

Triadic

#F6F1E2

#E4F7F2

#F2E4F7

Split-Complementary

#F6F1E2

#E4F2F7

#E8E4F7

Tetradic

#F6F1E2

#E4F7E8

#E4E8F7

#F7E4F2

Monochromatic

#D3BA6F

#E5D6A9

#F6F1E2

#F9F6EB

Rectangle

#F6F1E2

#E8F7E4

#E4E8F7

#F2E4F7

Compound

#F6F1E2

#F2F7E4

#E4E8F7

#E8E4F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8F5E9

#F9F7EF

#FBFAF6

Darker

#E2D099

#CBA73A

#7A631E

Saturation

#F0EFEA

#F7F2E4

#FBF4DF

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

18.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6F1E2

#F5F1E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6F1E2

#F2F2E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6F1E2

#F7EFF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Whiskers 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

#F8E1C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6F1E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5E6E9

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.

#A3B1DC

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: #F6F1E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6F1E2;

CSS Variable

--color-whiskers: #F6F1E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whiskers': '#F6F1E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6F1E2] text-[#F6F1E2]

SCSS

$whiskers: #F6F1E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6F1E2?

#F6F1E2 is Whiskers, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6F1E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whiskers?

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

What colors pair well with Whiskers?

Whiskers 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 Whiskers?

You can download Whiskers 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 Whiskers?

The hex code is #F6F1E2. In RGB it's 246, 241, 226, and in HSL it's 45°, 53%, 93%.

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