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Misty Mustard

#F7EBD1

RGB 247, 235, 209 · HSL 41°, 70%, 89% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 3

Misty Mustard is #F7EBD1 in HEX — rgb(247, 235, 209), hsl(41°, 70%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 3%).

Misty Mustard pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 70%, 89%. 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#F7EBD1

RGB247, 235, 209

HSL41°, 70%, 89%

HSV41°, 15%, 97%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 3

Decimal16247761

CSS RGBrgb(247, 235, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 70%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Misty Mustard 894

Exact match

Behr

Lunaria M280-2

ΔE 0.4 · #F8EBD1

Benjamin Moore

Mannequin 2152-60

ΔE 0.7 · #F8EDD3

Dulux

Foundation Half S12H1H

ΔE 0.7 · #F8EDD3

Dunn-Edwards

Milkweed DEC762

ΔE 0.8 · #F9ECD1

Vista Paint

Rave Rachel K-574

ΔE 0.9 · #F9EDD4

Valspar

Veranda Ivory 7003-20

ΔE 0.9 · #F8EDD4

PPG

Spice Delight 1208-2

ΔE 1.1 · #F3E9CF

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 1.4 · #F5E8D0

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 1.6 · #F9EFD6

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Sun SW6672

ΔE 1.9 · #F3E6CE

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 2.6 · #F5EDD7

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.1 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.5 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F7EBD1

#CFDCF7

Analogous

#F7D7CF

#F7EBD1

#EFF7CF

Triadic

#F7EBD1

#CFF7EA

#EACFF7

Split-Complementary

#F7EBD1

#CFEFF7

#D7CFF7

Tetradic

#F7EBD1

#CFF7D7

#CFDCF7

#F7CFEF

Monochromatic

#E0B14D

#EBCE8E

#F7EBD1

#FBF6E9

Rectangle

#F7EBD1

#DCF7CF

#CFDCF7

#EACFF7

Compound

#F7EBD1

#EFF7CF

#CFDCF7

#D7CFF7

Variations

Lighter

#F8EED9

#F8F2E4

#FAF7F0

Darker

#ECC980

#DDA01D

#835E0E

Saturation

#E9E5DD

#F7EACF

#FBECCB

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7EBD1

#F4EDD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7EBD1

#EDEDD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7EBD1

#F8E7EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Misty Mustard 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

#F9DDB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7EBD1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6E2DC

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.

#99B1E5

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: #F7EBD1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7EBD1;

CSS Variable

--color-misty-mustard: #F7EBD1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty-mustard': '#F7EBD1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7EBD1] text-[#F7EBD1]

SCSS

$misty-mustard: #F7EBD1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7EBD1?

#F7EBD1 is Misty Mustard, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7EBD1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty Mustard?

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

What colors pair well with Misty Mustard?

Misty Mustard 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 Misty Mustard?

You can download Misty Mustard 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 Misty Mustard?

The hex code is #F7EBD1. In RGB it's 247, 235, 209, and in HSL it's 41°, 70%, 89%.

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