ORANGES

Dollop of Cream

#F8EBD4

RGB 248, 235, 212 · HSL 38°, 72%, 90% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 3

Dollop of Cream is #F8EBD4 in HEX — rgb(248, 235, 212), hsl(38°, 72%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 3%).

Dollop of Cream pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 72%, 90%. 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#F8EBD4

RGB248, 235, 212

HSL38°, 72%, 90%

HSV38°, 15%, 97%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 3

Decimal16313300

CSS RGBrgb(248, 235, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 72%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pastry Quarter S12F1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #F9EBD4

Benjamin Moore

Windsor 913

ΔE 0.6 · #F7EBD3

Dunn-Edwards

Oatmeal Cookie DEC763

ΔE 0.9 · #F6EBD3

IKEA

IKEA035 35

ΔE 1 · #F8E9D3

Behr

Almond Milk OR-W5

ΔE 1.1 · #F9ECD7

Kilz

Cupcake Frosting LD190-01

ΔE 1.1 · #F9ECD7

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 1.2 · #F5E8D0

PPG

Golden Mushroom 1207-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F4E8D1

Vista Paint

Rave Rachel K-574

ΔE 1.2 · #F9EDD4

Sherwin-Williams

Crème SW7556

ΔE 1.3 · #F4E8D2

Valspar

Sunset Nude 7002-9

ΔE 1.3 · #F9E9D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin Spice 250

ΔE 1.5 · #F5E7CF

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 3.6 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.7 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.8 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#F8EBD4

#D3E1F8

Analogous

#F8D8D3

#F8EBD4

#F3F8D3

Triadic

#F8EBD4

#D3F8EA

#EAD3F8

Split-Complementary

#F8EBD4

#D3F3F8

#D8D3F8

Tetradic

#F8EBD4

#D3F8D8

#D3E1F8

#F8D3F3

Monochromatic

#E2AD50

#EDCB91

#F8EBD4

#FBF5E9

Rectangle

#F8EBD4

#E1F8D3

#D3E1F8

#EAD3F8

Compound

#F8EBD4

#F3F8D3

#D3E1F8

#D8D3F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9EFDC

#F9F2E6

#FBF7F2

Darker

#EEC682

#E2991A

#865A0D

Saturation

#EBE7E0

#F8EAD3

#FBEBD0

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8EBD4

#F4EED5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8EBD4

#EDEDD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8EBD4

#F9E8EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dollop of Cream 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

#F9DDBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8EBD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E2DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#98B5E6

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: #F8EBD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8EBD4;

CSS Variable

--color-dollop-of-cream: #F8EBD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dollop-of-cream': '#F8EBD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8EBD4] text-[#F8EBD4]

SCSS

$dollop-of-cream: #F8EBD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8EBD4?

#F8EBD4 is Dollop of Cream, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8EBD4 warm or cool?

Dollop of Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dollop of Cream?

Dollop of Cream 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 Dollop of Cream?

Dollop of Cream 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 Dollop of Cream?

You can download Dollop of Cream 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 Dollop of Cream?

The hex code is #F8EBD4. In RGB it's 248, 235, 212, and in HSL it's 38°, 72%, 90%.

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