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Sundress

#F9E5B3

RGB 249, 229, 179 · HSL 43°, 85%, 84% · CMYK 0, 8, 28, 2

Sundress is #F9E5B3 in HEX — rgb(249, 229, 179), hsl(43°, 85%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 2%).

Sundress pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 85%, 84%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F9E5B3

RGB249, 229, 179

HSL43°, 85%, 84%

HSV43°, 28%, 98%

CMYK0, 8, 28, 2

Decimal16377267

CSS RGBrgb(249, 229, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 85%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sundress CSP-940

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

They call it Mellow SW9015

ΔE 1.3 · #FBE4B3

Vista Paint

Pale Organza C-1336

ΔE 1.4 · #FAE8B7

Behr

Banana Cream 350C-2

ΔE 1.4 · #FCE7B7

Dulux

Solar S15H1

ΔE 1.7 · #FAE8B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Hawaiian Cream 860

ΔE 1.7 · #FAE8B8

Dunn-Edwards

Solar Wind DEC733

ΔE 1.8 · #FCE9B9

Kilz

Bartlett LE230-01

ΔE 1.9 · #F3E3B1

PPG

Sawdust 1206-4

ΔE 2 · #FBE4AF

IKEA

IKEA037 37

ΔE 2.3 · #FDE5B0

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 2.3 · #F6DFAD

Valspar

Summer Wish 3005-2B

ΔE 2.5 · #FDEAB4

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 3.4 · #F4DEA8

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 5.9 · #EFDBB3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#F9E5B3

#B4C7F9

Analogous

#F9C3B4

#F9E5B3

#EAF9B4

Triadic

#F9E5B3

#B4F9E5

#E5B4F9

Split-Complementary

#F9E5B3

#B4EAF9

#C3B4F9

Tetradic

#F9E5B3

#B4F9C3

#B4C7F9

#F9B4EA

Monochromatic

#EDB526

#F3CD6D

#F9E5B3

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#F9E5B3

#C7F9B4

#B4C7F9

#E5B4F9

Compound

#F9E5B3

#EAF9B4

#B4C7F9

#C3B4F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAEAC3

#F8EED5

#F9F4E8

Darker

#F6CC61

#E4A608

#886202

Saturation

#E1DBCC

#F9E5B4

#FCE7B0

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9E5B3

#F4E8B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9E5B3

#E9E9BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9E5B3

#FBDEE4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sundress 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

#FAD8A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9E5B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7DDC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#819FEB

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: #F9E5B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9E5B3;

CSS Variable

--color-sundress: #F9E5B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sundress': '#F9E5B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9E5B3] text-[#F9E5B3]

SCSS

$sundress: #F9E5B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9E5B3?

#F9E5B3 is Sundress, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9E5B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sundress?

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

What colors pair well with Sundress?

Sundress 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 Sundress?

You can download Sundress 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 Sundress?

The hex code is #F9E5B3. In RGB it's 249, 229, 179, and in HSL it's 43°, 85%, 84%.

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