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Picasso

#F8EA97

RGB 248, 234, 151 · HSL 51°, 87%, 78% · CMYK 0, 6, 39, 3

Picasso is #F8EA97 in HEX — rgb(248, 234, 151), hsl(51°, 87%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 39%, 3%).

Picasso pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 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#F8EA97

RGB248, 234, 151

HSL51°, 87%, 78%

HSV51°, 39%, 97%

CMYK0, 6, 39, 3

Decimal16312983

CSS RGBrgb(248, 234, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 87%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 0.6 · #F8EB97

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 1.7 · #FDED98

Valspar

Chickery Chick 3008-2A

ΔE 1.8 · #FBE998

Vista Paint

Yellow Tail C-847

ΔE 2.2 · #FFEF9A

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 2.3 · #F7E594

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 2.4 · #F7EE9C

Behr

Rite Of Spring P300-3

ΔE 2.7 · #FDF19B

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Gelato DE5464

ΔE 2.8 · #F8EC9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Scene Stealer 833

ΔE 2.8 · #FAE89A

Dulux

Old Yella S17H3

ΔE 2.8 · #FEEA9A

Benjamin Moore

San 360

ΔE 2.8 · #F8E890

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 3.6 · #F1E99B

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 7.4 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 8 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.5 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#F8EA97

#96A5F8

Analogous

#F8B896

#F8EA97

#D6F896

Triadic

#F8EA97

#96F8E9

#E996F8

Split-Complementary

#F8EA97

#96D6F8

#B896F8

Tetradic

#F8EA97

#96F8B8

#96A5F8

#F896D6

Monochromatic

#E5C510

#F3DA4F

#F8EA97

#FDF8DE

#FDFAE7

Rectangle

#F8EA97

#A5F896

#96A5F8

#E996F8

Compound

#F8EA97

#D6F896

#96A5F8

#B896F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9EDAB

#F6EFC4

#F7F4DF

Darker

#F7DC48

#D6B705

#7F6C00

Saturation

#D6D1B8

#F8E996

#FBEC92

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8EA97

#F9E998

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8EA97

#ECECA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8EA97

#FCE0E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Picasso 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

#F9DC8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8EA97

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E1B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#6A7DE9

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: #F8EA97;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8EA97;

CSS Variable

--color-picasso: #F8EA97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'picasso': '#F8EA97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8EA97] text-[#F8EA97]

SCSS

$picasso: #F8EA97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8EA97?

#F8EA97 is Picasso, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8EA97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Picasso?

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

What colors pair well with Picasso?

Picasso 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 Picasso?

You can download Picasso 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 Picasso?

The hex code is #F8EA97. In RGB it's 248, 234, 151, and in HSL it's 51°, 87%, 78%.

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