ORANGES

Shell

#F9EBE4

RGB 249, 235, 228 · HSL 20°, 64%, 94% · CMYK 0, 6, 8, 2

Shell is #F9EBE4 in HEX — rgb(249, 235, 228), hsl(20°, 64%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 2%).

Shell pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 64%, 94%. 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#F9EBE4

RGB249, 235, 228

HSL20°, 64%, 94%

HSV20°, 8%, 98%

CMYK0, 6, 8, 2

Decimal16378852

CSS RGBrgb(249, 235, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 64%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shell 883

Exact match

Vista Paint

Castleford K-1127

ΔE 0.9 · #F6E9E2

Dunn-Edwards

Dogwood DEW303

ΔE 0.9 · #FAEAE2

Valspar

Pink Kiss 1007-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #F6E9E2

Dulux

First Love Quarter S08H1Q

ΔE 1.1 · #FAECE3

Behr

Soft Muslin W-D-110

ΔE 1.2 · #F8EDE6

PPG

Jasmine Flower 1194-1

ΔE 1.4 · #F4E8E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Albino 1062

ΔE 1.4 · #FBEEE5

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 1.5 · #FCEFE9

Kilz

Family Heirloom LC190-01

ΔE 2.1 · #F6ECE2

IKEA

IKEA024 24

ΔE 3 · #F7F0E7

Sherwin-Williams

Ibis White SW7000

ΔE 3 · #F2ECE6

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.9 · #FDE7E5

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 5 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 6.3 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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

#F9EBE4

#E6F3F9

Analogous

#F9E6E9

#F9EBE4

#F9F6E6

Triadic

#F9EBE4

#E6F9EC

#ECE6F9

Split-Complementary

#F9EBE4

#E6F9F6

#E6E9F9

Tetradic

#F9EBE4

#E9F9E6

#E6F3F9

#F6E6F9

Monochromatic

#DE9068

#ECBEA7

#F9EBE4

#FAF0EA

Rectangle

#F9EBE4

#F3F9E6

#E6F3F9

#ECE6F9

Compound

#F9EBE4

#F9F6E6

#E6F3F9

#E6E9F9

Variations

Lighter

#FBF0EB

#FBF4F1

#FCF9F7

Darker

#EAB295

#DB672D

#853A14

Saturation

#F3EFED

#F9ECE6

#FCECE3

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9EBE4

#F2EFE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9EBE4

#EDEDE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9EBE4

#F9EAEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shell 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

#FADDC6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9EBE4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E2EA

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.

#9DCBE2

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: #F9EBE4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9EBE4;

CSS Variable

--color-shell: #F9EBE4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shell': '#F9EBE4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9EBE4] text-[#F9EBE4]

SCSS

$shell: #F9EBE4;

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#F8EAE3 · ΔE 0.3

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#F7E8E2 · ΔE 1.1

Frosted Petal

#F9ECE7 · ΔE 1.1

Mellow Pink

#F6E8E2 · ΔE 1.1

Bridal Pink

#FDEDE5 · ΔE 1.2

Blanched Coral

#F8E9E0 · ΔE 1.3

Cream Puff

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Sun Washed

#FDEEE5 · ΔE 1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9EBE4?

#F9EBE4 is Shell, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9EBE4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shell?

Shell 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 Shell?

Shell 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 Shell?

You can download Shell 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 Shell?

The hex code is #F9EBE4. In RGB it's 249, 235, 228, and in HSL it's 20°, 64%, 94%.

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