ORANGES

Blanched

#F9EAE1

RGB 249, 234, 225 · HSL 22°, 67%, 93% · CMYK 0, 6, 10, 2

Blanched is #F9EAE1 in HEX — rgb(249, 234, 225), hsl(22°, 67%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 2%).

Blanched pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 67%, 93%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F9EAE1

RGB249, 234, 225

HSL22°, 67%, 93%

HSV22°, 10%, 98%

CMYK0, 6, 10, 2

Decimal16378593

CSS RGBrgb(249, 234, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 67%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blanched 886

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Dogwood DEW303

ΔE 0.6 · #FAEAE2

Valspar

Crystal Pink 2005-4C

ΔE 0.6 · #F8EAE0

Dulux

First Love Quarter S08H1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #FAECE3

Hallman-Lindsay

Wink Pink 54

ΔE 0.7 · #F8E8DF

Vista Paint

First Love K-639

ΔE 0.8 · #FBEAE1

Behr

Heirloom Lace 280E-1

ΔE 1 · #F6E9DF

PPG

La Minuet 1194-2

ΔE 1.7 · #F5E5DC

Kilz

Family Heirloom LC190-01

ΔE 1.9 · #F6ECE2

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 2 · #FFEEE7

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 3.2 · #F0E1D8

IKEA

IKEA024 24

ΔE 3.3 · #F7F0E7

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 4.4 · #FDE7E5

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 5 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.8 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#F9EAE1

#E1F0F9

Analogous

#F9E1E4

#F9EAE1

#F9F6E1

Triadic

#F9EAE1

#E1F9EA

#EAE1F9

Split-Complementary

#F9EAE1

#E1F9F6

#E1E4F9

Tetradic

#F9EAE1

#E4F9E1

#E1F0F9

#F6E1F9

Monochromatic

#E09061

#ECBDA1

#F9EAE1

#FBF0EA

Rectangle

#F9EAE1

#F0F9E1

#E1F0F9

#EAE1F9

Compound

#F9EAE1

#F9F6E1

#E1F0F9

#E1E4F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAEEE7

#FAF3EE

#FCF8F6

Darker

#ECB190

#DE6A27

#863C11

Saturation

#F1ECEA

#F9EAE1

#FCE9DE

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9EAE1

#F2EEE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9EAE1

#EDEDE2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9EAE1

#F9E9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Blanched 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

#FADCC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9EAE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E1E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#9BC9E4

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: #F9EAE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9EAE1;

CSS Variable

--color-blanched: #F9EAE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blanched': '#F9EAE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9EAE1] text-[#F9EAE1]

SCSS

$blanched: #F9EAE1;

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#F8E9E0 · ΔE 0.3

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#F8EAE3 · ΔE 1.1

Soft White

#FAEDE3 · ΔE 1.2

Bridal Pink

#FDEDE5 · ΔE 1.3

Sun Washed

#FDEEE5 · ΔE 1.4

Gentle Butterfly

#F7E8E2 · ΔE 1.7

Fondant

#F8EDE3 · ΔE 1.7

Mellow Pink

#F6E8E2 · ΔE 1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9EAE1?

#F9EAE1 is Blanched, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9EAE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blanched?

Blanched 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 Blanched?

Blanched 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 Blanched?

You can download Blanched 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 Blanched?

The hex code is #F9EAE1. In RGB it's 249, 234, 225, and in HSL it's 22°, 67%, 93%.

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