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Kansas

#F9E9CD

RGB 249, 233, 205 · HSL 38°, 79%, 89% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 2

Kansas is #F9E9CD in HEX — rgb(249, 233, 205), hsl(38°, 79%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 2%).

Kansas pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 79%, 89%. 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#F9E9CD

RGB249, 233, 205

HSL38°, 79%, 89%

HSV38°, 18%, 98%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 2

Decimal16378317

CSS RGBrgb(249, 233, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 79%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kansas 2160-60

Exact match

Dulux

Clotted Cream SW1A8

ΔE 0.5 · #F9E9CC

Vista Paint

Capetown Cream C-963

ΔE 0.6 · #FAEACD

Hallman-Lindsay

Capetown Cream 964

ΔE 0.7 · #FBEBCF

Valspar

Natural Sheepskin 3001-6C

ΔE 0.8 · #FAE8CC

PPG

Magnolia Spray 1089-2

ΔE 1.1 · #F6E6CB

Behr

Risotto M270-2

ΔE 1.2 · #FBEBCD

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 1.3 · #F8E7C9

Dunn-Edwards

Milkweed DEC762

ΔE 1.5 · #F9ECD1

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 2.1 · #F5EACC

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 2.4 · #F5E8D0

IKEA

IKEA071 71

ΔE 2.8 · #FBE6CE

Kilz

Walnut Cream LD200-02

ΔE 2.9 · #F7E3C4

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 4.5 · #F6DFC0

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#F9E9CD

#CDDDF9

Analogous

#F9D3CD

#F9E9CD

#F3F9CD

Triadic

#F9E9CD

#CDF9E9

#E9CDF9

Split-Complementary

#F9E9CD

#CDF3F9

#D3CDF9

Tetradic

#F9E9CD

#CDF9D3

#CDDDF9

#F9CDF3

Monochromatic

#E9AC44

#F1CB88

#F9E9CD

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#F9E9CD

#DDF9CD

#CDDDF9

#E9CDF9

Compound

#F9E9CD

#F3F9CD

#CDDDF9

#D3CDF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAEDD7

#F9F1E3

#FBF7F0

Darker

#F2C679

#E99A10

#8B5A07

Saturation

#EAE5DC

#F9E9CD

#FCEACA

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9E9CD

#F4ECCE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9E9CD

#ECECD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9E9CD

#FAE5E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kansas 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

#FADBB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9E9CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E0D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#94B4EA

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: #F9E9CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9E9CD;

CSS Variable

--color-kansas: #F9E9CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kansas': '#F9E9CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9E9CD] text-[#F9E9CD]

SCSS

$kansas: #F9E9CD;

Similar Colors

Kansas Grain

#F8E8CC · ΔE 0.4

Cream

#FBEACD · ΔE 0.8

Pumpkin Seeds

#F7E8CE · ΔE 1.2

Lion Yellow

#FAE8CE · ΔE 1.2

Filtered Sunlight

#FAEBCC · ΔE 1.6

Point Pleasant

#F5E8CE · ΔE 1.6

Antique Lace

#F6E8C9 · ΔE 1.8

Calcite

#F7EBCD · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9E9CD?

#F9E9CD is Kansas, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9E9CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kansas?

Kansas 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 Kansas?

Kansas 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 Kansas?

You can download Kansas 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 Kansas?

The hex code is #F9E9CD. In RGB it's 249, 233, 205, and in HSL it's 38°, 79%, 89%.

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