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Yellow Bonnet

#F8F5E5

RGB 248, 245, 229 · HSL 51°, 58%, 94% · CMYK 0, 1, 8, 3

Yellow Bonnet is #F8F5E5 in HEX — rgb(248, 245, 229), hsl(51°, 58%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 3%).

Yellow Bonnet pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 58%, 94%. 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#F8F5E5

RGB248, 245, 229

HSL51°, 58%, 94%

HSV51°, 8%, 97%

CMYK0, 1, 8, 3

Decimal16315877

CSS RGBrgb(248, 245, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 58%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Yellow Bonnet C-928

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mayonnaise 2152-70

ΔE 0.6 · #FAF6E6

Behr

Coconut Twist GR-W14

ΔE 0.6 · #F9F6E7

Hallman-Lindsay

White Glove 15

ΔE 0.9 · #F9F4E3

Dunn-Edwards

Ivory Keys DEW353

ΔE 1 · #F8F7E6

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 1.1 · #FBF8E7

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 1.1 · #F7F5E7

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.2 · #FAF4E3

IKEA

IKEA015 IKEA5 15-ikea-5

ΔE 1.4 · #F8F7E9

Dulux

Napkin White SP2C1

ΔE 1.6 · #F8F6E3

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.9 · #F7F1E3

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 2 · #F5F0E2

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 2.1 · #F6F0E2

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F6F1DE

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 2.5 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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

#F8F5E5

#E7E9F9

Analogous

#F9EDE7

#F8F5E5

#F2F9E7

Triadic

#F8F5E5

#E7F9F6

#F6E7F9

Split-Complementary

#F8F5E5

#E7F2F9

#EDE7F9

Tetradic

#F8F5E5

#E7F9ED

#E7E9F9

#F9E7F2

Monochromatic

#D8C86E

#E9DFAA

#F8F5E5

#FAF7EB

Rectangle

#F8F5E5

#E9F9E7

#E7E9F9

#F6E7F9

Compound

#F8F5E5

#F2F9E7

#E7E9F9

#EDE7F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF8EC

#FAF9F1

#FCFBF7

Darker

#E6DB99

#D2BB35

#80711A

Saturation

#F2F2ED

#F9F6E7

#FCF8E4

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F5E5

#F9F5E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F5E5

#F6F6E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F5E5

#F9F3F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Bonnet 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

#F9E4C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F5E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E9EB

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.

#A0A9DF

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: #F8F5E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F5E5;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-bonnet: #F8F5E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-bonnet': '#F8F5E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F5E5] text-[#F8F5E5]

SCSS

$yellow-bonnet: #F8F5E5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F5E5?

#F8F5E5 is Yellow Bonnet, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F5E5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Bonnet?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Bonnet?

Yellow Bonnet 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 Yellow Bonnet?

You can download Yellow Bonnet 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 Yellow Bonnet?

The hex code is #F8F5E5. In RGB it's 248, 245, 229, and in HSL it's 51°, 58%, 94%.

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