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Magnolia

#F9EBD0

RGB 249, 235, 208 · HSL 40°, 77%, 90% · CMYK 0, 6, 16, 2

Magnolia is #F9EBD0 in HEX — rgb(249, 235, 208), hsl(40°, 77%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 2%).

Magnolia pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 77%, 90%. 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#F9EBD0

RGB249, 235, 208

HSL40°, 77%, 90%

HSV40°, 16%, 98%

CMYK0, 6, 16, 2

Decimal16378832

CSS RGBrgb(249, 235, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 77%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magnolia SW1A7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Milkweed DEC762

ΔE 0.5 · #F9ECD1

Behr

Lunaria M280-2

ΔE 0.6 · #F8EBD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Queenly Laugh 915

ΔE 0.7 · #F9ECD0

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 113

ΔE 0.9 · #F8E9CF

Valspar

Basket 7002-24

ΔE 0.9 · #F8E9CF

Vista Paint

May Sun C-970

ΔE 1 · #F9E9CF

PPG

Magnolia Spray 1089-2

ΔE 1.8 · #F6E6CB

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 1.9 · #F5E8D0

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 2 · #F5EACC

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2.2 · #F9EFD6

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 2.3 · #F8E7C9

Kilz

Cupcake Frosting LD190-01

ΔE 3.1 · #F9ECD7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.4 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12 · #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

#F9EBD0

#D2DFF9

Analogous

#F9D8D2

#F9EBD0

#F3F9D2

Triadic

#F9EBD0

#D2F9EC

#ECD2F9

Split-Complementary

#F9EBD0

#D2F3F9

#D8D2F9

Tetradic

#F9EBD0

#D2F9D8

#D2DFF9

#F9D2F3

Monochromatic

#E8B34A

#F0D08E

#F9EBD0

#FCF6E8

Rectangle

#F9EBD0

#DFF9D2

#D2DFF9

#ECD2F9

Compound

#F9EBD0

#F3F9D2

#D2DFF9

#D8D2F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF0DB

#FAF3E6

#FBF8F1

Darker

#F1CB7E

#E9A213

#8A5F08

Saturation

#EBE7E0

#F9ECD2

#FCEDCF

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9EBD0

#F5EED1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9EBD0

#EDEDD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9EBD0

#FAE7EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Magnolia 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

#FADDB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9EBD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E2DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#96B1E9

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: #F9EBD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9EBD0;

CSS Variable

--color-magnolia: #F9EBD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magnolia': '#F9EBD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9EBD0] text-[#F9EBD0]

SCSS

$magnolia: #F9EBD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9EBD0?

#F9EBD0 is Magnolia, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9EBD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magnolia?

Magnolia 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 Magnolia?

Magnolia 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 Magnolia?

You can download Magnolia 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 Magnolia?

The hex code is #F9EBD0. In RGB it's 249, 235, 208, and in HSL it's 40°, 77%, 90%.

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