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Pure White

#F8F8F2

RGB 248, 248, 242 · HSL 60°, 30%, 96% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 3

Pure White is #F8F8F2 in HEX — rgb(248, 248, 242), hsl(60°, 30%, 96%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 3%).

Pure White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 30%, 96%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F8F8F2

RGB248, 248, 242

HSL60°, 30%, 96%

HSV60°, 2%, 97%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 3

Decimal16316658

CSS RGBrgb(248, 248, 242)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 30%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 0.3 · #F7F7F1

Behr

Polar Bear 75

ΔE 0.4 · #F8F9F3

Benjamin Moore

Chantilly 2121-70

ΔE 1 · #F5F7F2

Dulux

Southern Alps NZ9H1

ΔE 1.1 · #F7F8F4

Dunn-Edwards

Milk Glass DEW358

ΔE 1.2 · #FAF7F0

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 1.5 · #FBF8F4

Valspar

Ultra White 7006-24

ΔE 1.6 · #F6F7F4

Kilz

Ultra Bright White TB-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F6F8F5

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 1.8 · #F8F6ED

Vista Paint

Cream Pie K-1311

ΔE 1.9 · #F7F5EC

Colorhouse

Imagine .01 Imagine-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F8FAF8

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 2.4 · #F1F2EE

IKEA

IKEA004 4

ΔE 2.5 · #F7F2EB

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 3.1 · #F6F6F6

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 3.1 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

94/100

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

#F8F8F2

#F2F2F8

Analogous

#F8F5F2

#F8F8F2

#F5F8F2

Triadic

#F8F8F2

#F2F8F8

#F8F2F8

Split-Complementary

#F8F8F2

#F2F5F8

#F5F2F8

Tetradic

#F8F8F2

#F2F8F5

#F2F2F8

#F8F2F5

Monochromatic

#C2C28E

#DDDDC0

#F8F8F2

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#F8F8F2

#F2F8F2

#F2F2F8

#F8F2F8

Compound

#F8F8F2

#F5F8F2

#F2F2F8

#F5F2F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9F9F4

#FAFAF7

#FCFCFB

Darker

#D6D6B1

#AEAE5F

#696933

Saturation

#F6F6F4

#F8F8F2

#FBFBEE

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

1.07:1

Fail

vs Black

19.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F8F2

#F9F7F3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F8F2

#F8F8F3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F8F2

#F8F7F8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pure 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

#F9E7D1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F8F2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7ECF5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#AFAFD0

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: #F8F8F2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F8F2;

CSS Variable

--color-pure-white: #F8F8F2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pure-white': '#F8F8F2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F8F2] text-[#F8F8F2]

SCSS

$pure-white: #F8F8F2;

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#F1F5F1 · ΔE 2.2

White Opulence

#F5F2ED · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F8F2?

#F8F8F2 is Pure White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F8F2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pure White?

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

What colors pair well with Pure White?

Pure 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 Pure White?

You can download Pure 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 Pure White?

The hex code is #F8F8F2. In RGB it's 248, 248, 242, and in HSL it's 60°, 30%, 96%.

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