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Biscuit Cream

#F9CCB7

RGB 249, 204, 183 · HSL 19°, 85%, 85% · CMYK 0, 18, 27, 2

Biscuit Cream is #F9CCB7 in HEX — rgb(249, 204, 183), hsl(19°, 85%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 27%, 2%).

Biscuit Cream pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 85%, 85%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F9CCB7

RGB249, 204, 183

HSL19°, 85%, 85%

HSV19°, 27%, 98%

CMYK0, 18, 27, 2

Decimal16370871

CSS RGBrgb(249, 204, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 85%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Daylily 080

ΔE 1.5 · #FDD0BA

Dulux

Kimono S08G2

ΔE 1.8 · #FAC9B5

Kilz

Gentle Embrace LB190-02

ΔE 2 · #F3CAB6

Behr

Serene Peach 280C-2

ΔE 2.3 · #F8D0BB

Vista Paint

Pink Satin C-1056

ΔE 2.3 · #F3C6B3

Dunn-Edwards

Coral Bisque DE5177

ΔE 2.5 · #F7C6B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Satin 1057

ΔE 2.5 · #F4C6B4

Valspar

Coral Peach 2005-4B

ΔE 3.1 · #F8D1BE

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 4.1 · #F5C2AC

PPG

Spiced Orange 1199-3

ΔE 4.2 · #EDC7B6

Sherwin-Williams

Cosmetic Peach SW6618

ΔE 4.2 · #F3C1AB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.4 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 8.1 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.2 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 12.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F9CCB7

#B8E5F9

Analogous

#F9B8C4

#F9CCB7

#F9EDB8

Triadic

#F9CCB7

#B8F9CD

#CDB8F9

Split-Complementary

#F9CCB7

#B8F9ED

#B8C4F9

Tetradic

#F9CCB7

#C4F9B8

#B8E5F9

#EDB8F9

Monochromatic

#EE682B

#F49B71

#F9CCB7

#FDEEE7

Rectangle

#F9CCB7

#E5F9B8

#B8E5F9

#CDB8F9

Compound

#F9CCB7

#F9EDB8

#B8E5F9

#B8C4F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAD7C6

#F9E2D7

#FAEFEA

Darker

#F69365

#E74E08

#892D02

Saturation

#E3D5CF

#F9CDB8

#FCCCB5

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9CCB7

#E3DBB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9CCB7

#D5D5BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9CCB7

#F9CACE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Biscuit Cream reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FAC6A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9CCB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7CBC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#85CBEB

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: #F9CCB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9CCB7;

CSS Variable

--color-biscuit-cream: #F9CCB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'biscuit-cream': '#F9CCB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9CCB7] text-[#F9CCB7]

SCSS

$biscuit-cream: #F9CCB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9CCB7?

#F9CCB7 is Biscuit Cream, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9CCB7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Biscuit Cream?

Biscuit Cream works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Biscuit Cream?

Biscuit Cream pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Biscuit Cream?

You can download Biscuit Cream 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 Biscuit Cream?

The hex code is #F9CCB7. In RGB it's 249, 204, 183, and in HSL it's 19°, 85%, 85%.

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