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Belgian Blonde

#F7EFD0

RGB 247, 239, 208 · HSL 48°, 71%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 3

Belgian Blonde is #F7EFD0 in HEX — rgb(247, 239, 208), hsl(48°, 71%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 3%).

Belgian Blonde pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 71%, 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#F7EFD0

RGB247, 239, 208

HSL48°, 71%, 89%

HSV48°, 16%, 97%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 3

Decimal16248784

CSS RGBrgb(247, 239, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 71%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Creme Brulee 360E-1

ΔE 0.3 · #F6EECF

Hallman-Lindsay

Annabel 810

ΔE 0.5 · #F7EFCF

Benjamin Moore

Halifax 344

ΔE 0.6 · #F8F0D2

Vista Paint

Daylilly Yellow C-858

ΔE 0.8 · #F9EFD0

Valspar

Summer Moon 3008-2C

ΔE 1 · #FAF1D1

PPG

Silk Sails 1206-2

ΔE 1.1 · #F6EECD

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Pear DE5504

ΔE 1.1 · #F5F0D1

Dulux

Tinker Light Quarter S16G1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #F9F2D4

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 1.9 · #F5EACC

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 2.1 · #F8F1CE

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 2.7 · #EEEACD

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 3.1 · #F9EFD6

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 3.1 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 3.4 · #FFF5D1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 7.2 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#F7EFD0

#CFD7F7

Analogous

#F7DBCF

#F7EFD0

#EBF7CF

Triadic

#F7EFD0

#CFF7EF

#EFCFF7

Split-Complementary

#F7EFD0

#CFEBF7

#DBCFF7

Tetradic

#F7EFD0

#CFF7DB

#CFD7F7

#F7CFEB

Monochromatic

#E1C34C

#ECD98E

#F7EFD0

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#F7EFD0

#D7F7CF

#CFD7F7

#EFCFF7

Compound

#F7EFD0

#EBF7CF

#CFD7F7

#DBCFF7

Variations

Lighter

#F8F2D9

#F8F4E4

#FAF8F0

Darker

#ECD67F

#DEB71B

#846C0D

Saturation

#E9E7DD

#F7EFCF

#FBF1CB

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

1.15:1

Fail

vs Black

18.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7EFD0

#F7EFD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7EFD0

#F0F0D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7EFD0

#F9EBEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Belgian Blonde 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

#F9E0B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7EFD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6E5DB

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.

#99A8E6

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: #F7EFD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7EFD0;

CSS Variable

--color-belgian-blonde: #F7EFD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'belgian-blonde': '#F7EFD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7EFD0] text-[#F7EFD0]

SCSS

$belgian-blonde: #F7EFD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7EFD0?

#F7EFD0 is Belgian Blonde, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7EFD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Belgian Blonde?

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

What colors pair well with Belgian Blonde?

Belgian Blonde 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 Belgian Blonde?

You can download Belgian Blonde 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 Belgian Blonde?

The hex code is #F7EFD0. In RGB it's 247, 239, 208, and in HSL it's 48°, 71%, 89%.

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