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Powder

#F6F3E2

RGB 246, 243, 226 · HSL 51°, 53%, 93% · CMYK 0, 1, 8, 4

Powder is #F6F3E2 in HEX — rgb(246, 243, 226), hsl(51°, 53%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 4%).

Powder pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 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#F6F3E2

RGB246, 243, 226

HSL51°, 53%, 93%

HSV51°, 8%, 96%

CMYK0, 1, 8, 4

Decimal16184290

CSS RGBrgb(246, 243, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 53%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Powder 2151-70

Exact match

Vista Paint

Little Flower K-1280

ΔE 0.3 · #F5F2E1

Hallman-Lindsay

White Glove 15

ΔE 0.9 · #F9F4E3

Behr

Confection BWC-02

ΔE 0.9 · #F6F1E0

Dunn-Edwards

Pale View DE5525

ΔE 0.9 · #F3F2E1

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.2 · #FAF4E3

PPG

Combed Cotton 1205-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F4F0DE

Dulux

Cottontail SP2D1

ΔE 1.3 · #F8F3E0

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F6F1DE

Valspar

Lemon Edge 7003-23

ΔE 1.7 · #F4F3E5

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 1.7 · #FBF8E7

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.9 · #F7F1E3

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 2 · #F6F0E2

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 2.1 · #F7F3E6

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.8 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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

#F6F3E2

#E4E7F7

Analogous

#F7EAE4

#F6F3E2

#F0F7E4

Triadic

#F6F3E2

#E4F7F4

#F4E4F7

Split-Complementary

#F6F3E2

#E4F0F7

#EAE4F7

Tetradic

#F6F3E2

#E4F7EA

#E4E7F7

#F7E4F0

Monochromatic

#D3C46F

#E5DCA9

#F6F3E2

#F9F7EB

Rectangle

#F6F3E2

#E7F7E4

#E4E7F7

#F4E4F7

Compound

#F6F3E2

#F0F7E4

#E4E7F7

#EAE4F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8F6E9

#F9F8EF

#FBFAF6

Darker

#E2D799

#CBB53A

#7A6C1E

Saturation

#F0EFEA

#F7F4E4

#FBF7DF

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6F3E2

#F7F3E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6F3E2

#F4F4E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6F3E2

#F7F0F2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Powder 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

#F8E3C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6F3E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5E8E9

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.

#A3ABDC

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: #F6F3E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6F3E2;

CSS Variable

--color-powder: #F6F3E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powder': '#F6F3E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6F3E2] text-[#F6F3E2]

SCSS

$powder: #F6F3E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6F3E2?

#F6F3E2 is Powder, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6F3E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powder?

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

What colors pair well with Powder?

Powder 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 Powder?

You can download Powder 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 Powder?

The hex code is #F6F3E2. In RGB it's 246, 243, 226, and in HSL it's 51°, 53%, 93%.

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