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Counting

#F8F1CF

RGB 248, 241, 207 · HSL 50°, 75%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 17, 3

Counting is #F8F1CF in HEX — rgb(248, 241, 207), hsl(50°, 75%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 17%, 3%).

Counting pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 75%, 89%. 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#F8F1CF

RGB248, 241, 207

HSL50°, 75%, 89%

HSV50°, 17%, 97%

CMYK0, 3, 17, 3

Decimal16314831

CSS RGBrgb(248, 241, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 75%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Counting 282

Exact match

Vista Paint

Perky Tint C-802

ΔE 0.5 · #F8F1D0

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 0.5 · #F8F1CE

Behr

Lightning White 380E-2

ΔE 0.5 · #F8F0CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Picture Perfect 943

ΔE 1 · #FBF2D1

PPG

Silk Sails 1206-2

ΔE 1.1 · #F6EECD

Dulux

Lean Lemon SP2H1

ΔE 1.1 · #FAF2CE

Valspar

Yellow Bliss 3008-4C

ΔE 1.1 · #F7F0CC

Dunn-Edwards

Cotton Cloth DE5455

ΔE 1.5 · #FAF4D4

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 2.2 · #FFF5D1

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 2.7 · #F3EAC6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.7 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 4.2 · #F1E6C8

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 4.5 · #EFE6C0

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 8 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 14.7 · #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 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

#F8F1CF

#CED5F8

Analogous

#F8DCCE

#F8F1CF

#EAF8CE

Triadic

#F8F1CF

#CEF8F1

#F1CEF8

Split-Complementary

#F8F1CF

#CEEAF8

#DCCEF8

Tetradic

#F8F1CF

#CEF8DC

#CED5F8

#F8CEEA

Monochromatic

#E5CB48

#EEDE8B

#F8F1CF

#FCF9E9

Rectangle

#F8F1CF

#D5F8CE

#CED5F8

#F1CEF8

Compound

#F8F1CF

#EAF8CE

#CED5F8

#DCCEF8

Variations

Lighter

#F9F4D8

#F9F5E3

#FAF9F0

Darker

#EFDC7C

#E4C116

#87720A

Saturation

#E9E7DD

#F8F1CE

#FBF3CA

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

18.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F1CF

#F9F1D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F1CF

#F2F2D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F1CF

#FAECF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Counting 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

#F9E1B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F1CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E6DB

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.

#97A4E8

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: #F8F1CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F1CF;

CSS Variable

--color-counting: #F8F1CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'counting': '#F8F1CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F1CF] text-[#F8F1CF]

SCSS

$counting: #F8F1CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F1CF?

#F8F1CF is Counting, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F1CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Counting?

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

What colors pair well with Counting?

Counting 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 Counting?

You can download Counting 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 Counting?

The hex code is #F8F1CF. In RGB it's 248, 241, 207, and in HSL it's 50°, 75%, 89%.

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