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Dandelion Tea

#F7EAC1

RGB 247, 234, 193 · HSL 46°, 77%, 86% · CMYK 0, 5, 22, 3

Dandelion Tea is #F7EAC1 in HEX — rgb(247, 234, 193), hsl(46°, 77%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 22%, 3%).

Dandelion Tea pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 77%, 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#F7EAC1

RGB247, 234, 193

HSL46°, 77%, 86%

HSV46°, 22%, 97%

CMYK0, 5, 22, 3

Decimal16247489

CSS RGBrgb(247, 234, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 77%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Champagne Dance 3005-4C

ΔE 0.7 · #F9ECC3

Benjamin Moore

Royal 931

ΔE 0.8 · #F5EAC1

PPG

Barely Butter 1205-3

ΔE 1.2 · #F8E9C2

Dunn-Edwards

Candle in the Wind DE5442

ΔE 1.6 · #F9EBBF

Vista Paint

Zahria K-565

ΔE 1.8 · #FDEDC3

Sherwin-Williams

Lily SW6693

ΔE 1.9 · #F3E8C2

Behr

Frittata M290-2

ΔE 2 · #FDEEC7

Dulux

Tinker Light Half S16G1H

ΔE 2.1 · #FAEFC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bubble 931

ΔE 2.3 · #FCEBBF

Kilz

Light Shine LE180-01

ΔE 2.4 · #FBEDC8

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 2.7 · #EFE6C0

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 3.4 · #FFF0C2

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 4.1 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 6.8 · #F6DFC0

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#F7EAC1

#C0CDF7

Analogous

#F7CEC0

#F7EAC1

#E8F7C0

Triadic

#F7EAC1

#C0F7EA

#EAC0F7

Split-Complementary

#F7EAC1

#C0E8F7

#CEC0F7

Tetradic

#F7EAC1

#C0F7CE

#C0CDF7

#F7C0E8

Monochromatic

#E5BD38

#EED37C

#F7EAC1

#FCF7E8

Rectangle

#F7EAC1

#CDF7C0

#C0CDF7

#EAC0F7

Compound

#F7EAC1

#E8F7C0

#C0CDF7

#CEC0F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8EECC

#F8F1DC

#F9F6EC

Darker

#F0D26F

#DFAF12

#846708

Saturation

#E4E0D3

#F7EAC0

#FBECBC

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7EAC1

#F5EBC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7EAC1

#ECECC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7EAC1

#F9E4E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dandelion Tea 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

#F9DCAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7EAC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6E1D0

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.

#8EA2E7

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: #F7EAC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7EAC1;

CSS Variable

--color-dandelion-tea: #F7EAC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dandelion-tea': '#F7EAC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7EAC1] text-[#F7EAC1]

SCSS

$dandelion-tea: #F7EAC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7EAC1?

#F7EAC1 is Dandelion Tea, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7EAC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dandelion Tea?

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

What colors pair well with Dandelion Tea?

Dandelion Tea 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 Dandelion Tea?

You can download Dandelion Tea 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 Dandelion Tea?

The hex code is #F7EAC1. In RGB it's 247, 234, 193, and in HSL it's 46°, 77%, 86%.

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