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Meatbun

#F8EED3

RGB 248, 238, 211 · HSL 44°, 73%, 90% · CMYK 0, 4, 15, 3

Meatbun is #F8EED3 in HEX — rgb(248, 238, 211), hsl(44°, 73%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 3%).

Meatbun pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 73%, 90%. 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#F8EED3

RGB248, 238, 211

HSL44°, 73%, 90%

HSV44°, 15%, 97%

CMYK0, 4, 15, 3

Decimal16314067

CSS RGBrgb(248, 238, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 73%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mannequin 2152-60

ΔE 0.7 · #F8EDD3

Dulux

Foundation Half S12H1H

ΔE 0.7 · #F8EDD3

Behr

Tailwind BXC-53

ΔE 0.7 · #F6EDD3

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 1.1 · #F9EFD6

Vista Paint

Shredded Wheat K-534

ΔE 1.1 · #F8F0D6

Valspar

Veranda Ivory 7003-20

ΔE 1.1 · #F8EDD4

Dunn-Edwards

Milkweed DEC762

ΔE 1.2 · #F9ECD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Andover Cream historic-andover-cream

ΔE 1.2 · #FAF0D3

PPG

Crisp Candlelight 1210-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F4EBD0

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 2.1 · #F5EACC

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 2.6 · #F5E8D0

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 2.7 · #F5EDD7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.1 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.7 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 6 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#F8EED3

#D3DDF8

Analogous

#F8DCD3

#F8EED3

#EFF8D3

Triadic

#F8EED3

#D3F8EE

#EED3F8

Split-Complementary

#F8EED3

#D3EFF8

#DCD3F8

Tetradic

#F8EED3

#D3F8DC

#D3DDF8

#F8D3EF

Monochromatic

#E3BC4F

#EED591

#F8EED3

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#F8EED3

#DDF8D3

#D3DDF8

#EED3F8

Compound

#F8EED3

#EFF8D3

#D3DDF8

#DCD3F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9F2DC

#F9F4E6

#FBF8F2

Darker

#EED181

#E4AE19

#87660C

Saturation

#EBE8E0

#F8EED3

#FCF0CF

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8EED3

#F6EFD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8EED3

#F0F0D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8EED3

#FAEAED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Meatbun 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

#F9DFB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8EED3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E4DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#98ADE7

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: #F8EED3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8EED3;

CSS Variable

--color-meatbun: #F8EED3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meatbun': '#F8EED3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8EED3] text-[#F8EED3]

SCSS

$meatbun: #F8EED3;

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Built by DSGN.HOUSE Updated 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8EED3?

#F8EED3 is Meatbun, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8EED3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meatbun?

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

What colors pair well with Meatbun?

Meatbun 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 Meatbun?

You can download Meatbun 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 Meatbun?

The hex code is #F8EED3. In RGB it's 248, 238, 211, and in HSL it's 44°, 73%, 90%.

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