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Abstract White

#F8F2E4

RGB 248, 242, 228 · HSL 42°, 59%, 93% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 3

Abstract White is #F8F2E4 in HEX — rgb(248, 242, 228), hsl(42°, 59%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 3%).

Abstract White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 59%, 93%. 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#F8F2E4

RGB248, 242, 228

HSL42°, 59%, 93%

HSV42°, 8%, 97%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 3

Decimal16315108

CSS RGBrgb(248, 242, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 59%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract White 1027

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 0.3 · #F7F1E3

Benjamin Moore

White 904

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F1E2

Vista Paint

Soft Shoulders K-575

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F2E5

Dunn-Edwards

Swan White DEW346

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F1E2

Dulux

Fair Bianca SP2B1

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F3E6

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 0.7 · #F6F0E2

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F3E6

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 0.9 · #F5F0E2

Behr

Angel Food 290A-1

ΔE 1.2 · #FBF2E3

Valspar

December Starlight 7003-7

ΔE 1.4 · #F3F0E2

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 1.6 · #F7EFDF

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.6 · #FAF4E3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.1 · #F2ECDE

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.4 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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

#F8F2E4

#E3E9F8

Analogous

#F8E7E3

#F8F2E4

#F3F8E3

Triadic

#F8F2E4

#E3F8F1

#F1E3F8

Split-Complementary

#F8F2E4

#E3F3F8

#E7E3F8

Tetradic

#F8F2E4

#E3F8E7

#E3E9F8

#F8E3F3

Monochromatic

#D8B769

#E8D4A6

#F8F2E4

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#F8F2E4

#E9F8E3

#E3E9F8

#F1E3F8

Compound

#F8F2E4

#F3F8E3

#E3E9F8

#E7E3F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9F4E8

#FAF6EF

#FBFAF6

Darker

#E6CE95

#D3A332

#7F6018

Saturation

#F0EEEA

#F8F1E3

#FBF3DF

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F2E4

#F7F3E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F2E4

#F3F3E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F2E4

#F9F0F2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Abstract White 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

#F9E2C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F2E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E7EA

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9FB2DF

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: #F8F2E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F2E4;

CSS Variable

--color-abstract-white: #F8F2E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abstract-white': '#F8F2E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F2E4] text-[#F8F2E4]

SCSS

$abstract-white: #F8F2E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F2E4?

#F8F2E4 is Abstract White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F2E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abstract White?

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

What colors pair well with Abstract White?

Abstract White 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 Abstract White?

You can download Abstract White 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 Abstract White?

The hex code is #F8F2E4. In RGB it's 248, 242, 228, and in HSL it's 42°, 59%, 93%.

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