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Clay Dust

#F8DCA3

RGB 248, 220, 163 · HSL 40°, 86%, 81% · CMYK 0, 11, 34, 3

Clay Dust is #F8DCA3 in HEX — rgb(248, 220, 163), hsl(40°, 86%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 34%, 3%).

Clay Dust pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 86%, 81%. 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#F8DCA3

RGB248, 220, 163

HSL40°, 86%, 81%

HSV40°, 34%, 97%

CMYK0, 11, 34, 3

Decimal16309411

CSS RGBrgb(248, 220, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 86%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Dust DE5373

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Butter Up SW6681

ΔE 1.3 · #F6DDA3

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 1.5 · #FCDFA4

Vista Paint

Western Sky C-909

ΔE 1.5 · #F9DCA6

Hallman-Lindsay

First Day Of School 924

ΔE 1.7 · #FADBA0

Behr

Pismo Dunes 340C-3

ΔE 1.8 · #F5D79E

Valspar

Charm Bracelet 3004-4B

ΔE 2 · #F8DCA7

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 2 · #F9D9A2

Dulux

Open Sesame S14G2

ΔE 2.3 · #F8DFA9

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2017-50

ΔE 2.5 · #FFDEA7

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3 · #F7D99B

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 3 · #F4DEA8

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3.6 · #EFD5A1

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.7 · #F3DEA9

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#F8DCA3

#A5C1F8

Analogous

#F8B3A5

#F8DCA3

#EAF8A5

Triadic

#F8DCA3

#A5F8DC

#DCA5F8

Split-Complementary

#F8DCA3

#A5EAF8

#B3A5F8

Tetradic

#F8DCA3

#A5F8B3

#A5C1F8

#F8A5EA

Monochromatic

#EEA617

#F3C15E

#F8DCA3

#FDF6E7

Rectangle

#F8DCA3

#C1F8A5

#A5C1F8

#DCA5F8

Compound

#F8DCA3

#EAF8A5

#A5C1F8

#B3A5F8

Variations

Lighter

#FAE3B7

#F7E9CD

#F8F1E4

Darker

#F6C054

#DD9506

#835801

Saturation

#DBD3C2

#F8DCA5

#FCDEA1

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8DCA3

#EFE2A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8DCA3

#E1E1AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8DCA3

#FAD5DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Clay Dust 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

#F9D295

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8DCA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D7BA

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.

#769CEA

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: #F8DCA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8DCA3;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-dust: #F8DCA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-dust': '#F8DCA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8DCA3] text-[#F8DCA3]

SCSS

$clay-dust: #F8DCA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8DCA3?

#F8DCA3 is Clay Dust, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8DCA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Dust?

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

What colors pair well with Clay Dust?

Clay Dust 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 Clay Dust?

You can download Clay Dust 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 Clay Dust?

The hex code is #F8DCA3. In RGB it's 248, 220, 163, and in HSL it's 40°, 86%, 81%.

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