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Nun Orchid

#F8F6E9

RGB 248, 246, 233 · HSL 52°, 52%, 94% · CMYK 0, 1, 6, 3

Nun Orchid is #F8F6E9 in HEX — rgb(248, 246, 233), hsl(52°, 52%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 3%).

Nun Orchid pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 52%, 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#F8F6E9

RGB248, 246, 233

HSL52°, 52%, 94%

HSV52°, 6%, 97%

CMYK0, 1, 6, 3

Decimal16316137

CSS RGBrgb(248, 246, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 52%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Bonnet 929

ΔE 0.6 · #F9F6E8

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F5E7

IKEA

IKEA015 IKEA5 15-ikea-5

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F7E9

Dunn-Edwards

Swiss Coffee DEW341

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F5E9

Behr

Toasted Marshmallow 760C-1

ΔE 0.8 · #F6F4E8

Dulux

White Watsonia SP2A1

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F7E9

Vista Paint

Washed Canvas K-535

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F4E6

Benjamin Moore

Capitol CW-10

ΔE 1 · #F6F3E6

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 1.1 · #F8F8EC

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 1.5 · #F8F6EC

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F3E8

PPG

Clear Yellow 1215-1

ΔE 2.2 · #F1F1E6

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 2.2 · #FBF8E7

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 2.4 · #F6F0E2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.6 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

#F8F6E9

#E8EAF8

Analogous

#F8EEE8

#F8F6E9

#F2F8E8

Triadic

#F8F6E9

#E8F8F6

#F6E8F8

Split-Complementary

#F8F6E9

#E8F2F8

#EEE8F8

Tetradic

#F8F6E9

#E8F8EE

#E8EAF8

#F8E8F2

Monochromatic

#D3C673

#E5DEAE

#F8F6E9

#F9F7EC

Rectangle

#F8F6E9

#EAF8E8

#E8EAF8

#F6E8F8

Compound

#F8F6E9

#F2F8E8

#E8EAF8

#EEE8F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9F7EC

#FAF9F2

#FCFBF8

Darker

#E2D99D

#CAB73D

#7B6E1F

Saturation

#F2F1ED

#F8F6E8

#FBF8E4

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

19.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F6E9

#F9F6EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F6E9

#F6F6EB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F6E9

#F9F4F5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nun Orchid 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

#F9E5CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F6E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7EAEE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#A3ABDB

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: #F8F6E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F6E9;

CSS Variable

--color-nun-orchid: #F8F6E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nun-orchid': '#F8F6E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F6E9] text-[#F8F6E9]

SCSS

$nun-orchid: #F8F6E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F6E9?

#F8F6E9 is Nun Orchid, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F6E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nun Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Nun Orchid?

Nun Orchid 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 Nun Orchid?

You can download Nun Orchid 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 Nun Orchid?

The hex code is #F8F6E9. In RGB it's 248, 246, 233, and in HSL it's 52°, 52%, 94%.

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