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Paradise

#F8EFDC

RGB 248, 239, 220 · HSL 41°, 67%, 92% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 3

Paradise is #F8EFDC in HEX — rgb(248, 239, 220), hsl(41°, 67%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 3%).

Paradise pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 67%, 92%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F8EFDC

RGB248, 239, 220

HSL41°, 67%, 92%

HSV41°, 11%, 97%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 3

Decimal16314332

CSS RGBrgb(248, 239, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 67%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 911

Exact match

Dulux

Flower Centre Quarter S10H1Q

ΔE 0.3 · #F9F0DD

Dunn-Edwards

Home Plate DE6183

ΔE 0.3 · #F7EEDB

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 0.5 · #F8EEDB

Behr

Marquee White BXC-47

ΔE 0.6 · #F7EEDC

Hallman-Lindsay

Spinning Wheel 901

ΔE 0.7 · #F6EDDA

Vista Paint

Pumice Stone C-15

ΔE 0.8 · #F7F0DD

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 1 · #F5ECD9

PPG

Spice Ivory 1204-1

ΔE 1.3 · #F4EEDC

Kilz

Country White LJ180

ΔE 1.3 · #F7ECD8

Valspar

Night Light 7002-19

ΔE 1.4 · #F8ECDA

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.2 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 2.5 · #F0EDDB

IKEA

IKEA010 10

ΔE 2.9 · #F3ECDE

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F8EFDC

#DDE6F8

Analogous

#F8E2DD

#F8EFDC

#F3F8DD

Triadic

#F8EFDC

#DDF8F0

#F0DDF8

Split-Complementary

#F8EFDC

#DDF3F8

#E2DDF8

Tetradic

#F8EFDC

#DDF8E2

#DDE6F8

#F8DDF3

Monochromatic

#DFB65D

#ECD39D

#F8EFDC

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#F8EFDC

#E6F8DD

#DDE6F8

#F0DDF8

Compound

#F8EFDC

#F3F8DD

#DDE6F8

#E2DDF8

Variations

Lighter

#FAF3E4

#FAF5EC

#FBF9F5

Darker

#EBCD8C

#DEA324

#856011

Saturation

#EFECE6

#F8F0DD

#FCF1DA

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8EFDC

#F6F1DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8EFDC

#F1F1DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8EFDC

#F9ECEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Paradise 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

#F9E0C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8EFDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E5E4

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.

#9BB2E4

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: #F8EFDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8EFDC;

CSS Variable

--color-paradise: #F8EFDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paradise': '#F8EFDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8EFDC] text-[#F8EFDC]

SCSS

$paradise: #F8EFDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8EFDC?

#F8EFDC is Paradise, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8EFDC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paradise?

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

What colors pair well with Paradise?

Paradise 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 Paradise?

You can download Paradise 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 Paradise?

The hex code is #F8EFDC. In RGB it's 248, 239, 220, and in HSL it's 41°, 67%, 92%.

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