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Creased Khaki

#F8D897

RGB 248, 216, 151 · HSL 40°, 87%, 78% · CMYK 0, 13, 39, 3

Creased Khaki is #F8D897 in HEX — rgb(248, 216, 151), hsl(40°, 87%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 39%, 3%).

Creased Khaki pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 87%, 78%. 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#F8D897

RGB248, 216, 151

HSL40°, 87%, 78%

HSV40°, 39%, 97%

CMYK0, 13, 39, 3

Decimal16308375

CSS RGBrgb(248, 216, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 87%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Creased Khaki K-531

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Honeywheat 179

ΔE 0.7 · #F7D898

Dulux

Cooled Cream S13H3

ΔE 0.8 · #FAD997

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 1.8 · #F7D99B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 1.8 · #FBD795

Dunn-Edwards

Valley Flower DEC727

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDD9D

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Yellow SW2865

ΔE 2.2 · #F8D492

Behr

Melted Butter 300A-3

ΔE 2.3 · #FFDC9D

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 3.1 · #FAD992

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

ΔE 3.2 · #FFDD97

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.3 · #F9DF9C

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 3.4 · #FDD792

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 4.8 · #EDD79A

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.4 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F8D897

#96B7F8

Analogous

#F8A696

#F8D897

#E7F896

Triadic

#F8D897

#96F8D7

#D796F8

Split-Complementary

#F8D897

#96E7F8

#A696F8

Tetradic

#F8D897

#96F8A6

#96B7F8

#F896E7

Monochromatic

#E59E10

#F3BC4F

#F8D897

#FDF2DE

#FDF6E7

Rectangle

#F8D897

#B7F896

#96B7F8

#D796F8

Compound

#F8D897

#E7F896

#96B7F8

#A696F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9DFAB

#F6E6C4

#F7EFDF

Darker

#F7BC48

#D69005

#7F5500

Saturation

#D6CCB8

#F8D796

#FBD892

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8D897

#EEDF97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8D897

#DEDEA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8D897

#FBD0D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Creased Khaki 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

#F9CF8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8D897

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D4B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#6A94E9

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #F8D897;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8D897;

CSS Variable

--color-creased-khaki: #F8D897;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creased-khaki': '#F8D897' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8D897] text-[#F8D897]

SCSS

$creased-khaki: #F8D897;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8D897?

#F8D897 is Creased Khaki, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8D897 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Creased Khaki?

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

What colors pair well with Creased Khaki?

Creased Khaki 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 Creased Khaki?

You can download Creased Khaki 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 Creased Khaki?

The hex code is #F8D897. In RGB it's 248, 216, 151, and in HSL it's 40°, 87%, 78%.

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