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Pastry

#F8DEB8

RGB 248, 222, 184 · HSL 36°, 82%, 85% · CMYK 0, 10, 26, 3

Pastry is #F8DEB8 in HEX — rgb(248, 222, 184), hsl(36°, 82%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 3%).

Pastry pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 82%, 85%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F8DEB8

RGB248, 222, 184

HSL36°, 82%, 85%

HSV36°, 26%, 97%

CMYK0, 10, 26, 3

Decimal16309944

CSS RGBrgb(248, 222, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 82%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Hinoki SW7686

ΔE 0.5 · #F8DDB7

Dulux

Curd S13F1

ΔE 0.8 · #F7DFB9

Behr

Time Out M260-3

ΔE 1.2 · #FBDEB8

Vista Paint

Soleil C-901

ΔE 1.3 · #F6DEB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Soleil 902

ΔE 1.3 · #F6DEB6

Dunn-Edwards

Sandstorm DE5295

ΔE 2 · #FEE2BE

Valspar

Champagne Orange 2007-4B

ΔE 2 · #FDDEB9

Benjamin Moore

Precious 185

ΔE 2.1 · #F2DDB6

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F6E1BC

PPG

Belgian Waffle 1208-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F3DFB6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3 · #EFDBB3

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 3.9 · #F6DFC0

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 6.2 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 6.2 · #F8E7C9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#F8DEB8

#B9D2F8

Analogous

#F8C0B9

#F8DEB8

#F2F8B9

Triadic

#F8DEB8

#B9F8DF

#DFB9F8

Split-Complementary

#F8DEB8

#B9F2F8

#C0B9F8

Tetradic

#F8DEB8

#B9F8C0

#B9D2F8

#F8B9F2

Monochromatic

#EA9F2E

#F1BF74

#F8DEB8

#FDF4E8

Rectangle

#F8DEB8

#D2F8B9

#B9D2F8

#DFB9F8

Compound

#F8DEB8

#F2F8B9

#B9D2F8

#C0B9F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9E5C7

#F8EBD8

#F9F3EA

Darker

#F4BB67

#E38D0C

#875204

Saturation

#E2DBCF

#F8DFB9

#FCE0B6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8DEB8

#EEE4B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8DEB8

#E3E3BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8DEB8

#FAD9DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pastry reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F9D3A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8DEB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D8C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#87AEEA

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: #F8DEB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8DEB8;

CSS Variable

--color-pastry: #F8DEB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastry': '#F8DEB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8DEB8] text-[#F8DEB8]

SCSS

$pastry: #F8DEB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8DEB8?

#F8DEB8 is Pastry, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8DEB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastry?

Pastry works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pastry?

Pastry pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pastry?

You can download Pastry 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 Pastry?

The hex code is #F8DEB8. In RGB it's 248, 222, 184, and in HSL it's 36°, 82%, 85%.

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