GREENS

Admiration

#F7FBD0

RGB 247, 251, 208 · HSL 66°, 84%, 90% · CMYK 2, 0, 17, 2

Admiration is #F7FBD0 in HEX — rgb(247, 251, 208), hsl(66°, 84%, 90%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 17%, 2%).

Admiration pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 84%, 90%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#F7FBD0

RGB247, 251, 208

HSL66°, 84%, 90%

HSV66°, 17%, 98%

CMYK2, 0, 17, 2

Decimal16251856

CSS RGBrgb(247, 251, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 84%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Admiration P340-1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lime 393

ΔE 2.5 · #F2F4CB

Dunn-Edwards

Creamed Butter DE5344

ΔE 2.9 · #FFFCD3

Vista Paint

Spring Glen K-381

ΔE 3.8 · #EBF1C5

Dulux

Feijoa Flower S19H1

ΔE 3.8 · #EFF2C3

PPG

Oh Dahling 1218-1

ΔE 4.5 · #EDEEC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Pure Laughter 846

ΔE 4.7 · #FDF5CA

Valspar

Limescent 6007-9A

ΔE 4.8 · #EEEFC0

Kilz

Mint Ice Cream LG170-01

ΔE 5.6 · #EAEBC3

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 5.7 · #EBEFBD

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 6.3 · #FFF5D1

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 6.9 · #F2EAC3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 10.3 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 12.9 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 19.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

#F7FBD0

#D4D0FB

Analogous

#FBEAD0

#F7FBD0

#E1FBD0

Triadic

#F7FBD0

#D0F7FB

#FBD0F7

Split-Complementary

#F7FBD0

#D0E1FB

#EAD0FB

Tetradic

#F7FBD0

#D0FBEA

#D4D0FB

#FBD0E1

Monochromatic

#DEEF43

#EAF58A

#F7FBD0

#FBFDE8

Rectangle

#F7FBD0

#D0FBD4

#D4D0FB

#FBD0F7

Compound

#F7FBD0

#E1FBD0

#D4D0FB

#EAD0FB

Variations

Lighter

#F8FCD9

#F8FBE5

#FAFBF1

Darker

#EAF779

#DCF30A

#829002

Saturation

#EBECDF

#F7FBD0

#F8FDCE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.07:1

Fail

vs Black

19.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7FBD0

#FFF6D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7FBD0

#FAFAD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7FBD0

#FAF5F8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Admiration sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#F9E9B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7FBD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6EEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEEE8

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.

#9B92ED

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: #F7FBD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7FBD0;

CSS Variable

--color-admiration: #F7FBD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'admiration': '#F7FBD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7FBD0] text-[#F7FBD0]

SCSS

$admiration: #F7FBD0;

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#EBF3CB · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7FBD0?

#F7FBD0 is Admiration, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #F7FBD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Admiration?

Admiration works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Admiration?

Admiration pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Admiration?

You can download Admiration 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 Admiration?

The hex code is #F7FBD0. In RGB it's 247, 251, 208, and in HSL it's 66°, 84%, 90%.

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