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Burnaby

#F9EDD4

RGB 249, 237, 212 · HSL 41°, 76%, 90% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 2

Burnaby is #F9EDD4 in HEX — rgb(249, 237, 212), hsl(41°, 76%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 2%).

Burnaby pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 76%, 90%. 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#F9EDD4

RGB249, 237, 212

HSL41°, 76%, 90%

HSV41°, 15%, 98%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 2

Decimal16379348

CSS RGBrgb(249, 237, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 76%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rave Rachel K-574

Exact match

Dulux

Burnaby SP2D2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

San 921

ΔE 0.4 · #F8EDD4

Valspar

Veranda Ivory 7003-20

ΔE 0.4 · #F8EDD4

Hallman-Lindsay

Misty Mustard 894

ΔE 0.9 · #F7EBD1

Behr

Lunaria M280-2

ΔE 0.9 · #F8EBD1

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 0.9 · #F9EFD6

Dunn-Edwards

Oatmeal Cookie DEC763

ΔE 1 · #F6EBD3

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 1.8 · #F5E8D0

PPG

Vanilla Wafer 1204-2

ΔE 1.8 · #F3EAD2

Kilz

Cupcake Frosting LD190-01

ΔE 2.1 · #F9ECD7

Sherwin-Williams

Crème SW7556

ΔE 2.2 · #F4E8D2

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.8 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.5 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

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

#F9EDD4

#D2DEF9

Analogous

#F9D9D2

#F9EDD4

#F2F9D2

Triadic

#F9EDD4

#D2F9ED

#EDD2F9

Split-Complementary

#F9EDD4

#D2F2F9

#D9D2F9

Tetradic

#F9EDD4

#D2F9D9

#D2DEF9

#F9D2F2

Monochromatic

#E7B54B

#F0D18F

#F9EDD4

#FCF6E9

Rectangle

#F9EDD4

#DEF9D2

#D2DEF9

#EDD2F9

Compound

#F9EDD4

#F2F9D2

#D2DEF9

#D9D2F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF0DB

#FAF3E6

#FBF8F1

Darker

#F1CC7F

#E8A515

#8A6109

Saturation

#EBE8E0

#F9EDD2

#FCEECF

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9EDD4

#F6EFD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9EDD4

#EFEFD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9EDD4

#FAE9EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Burnaby 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

#FADEBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9EDD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E3DE

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.

#96B0E8

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: #F9EDD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9EDD4;

CSS Variable

--color-burnaby: #F9EDD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnaby': '#F9EDD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9EDD4] text-[#F9EDD4]

SCSS

$burnaby: #F9EDD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9EDD4?

#F9EDD4 is Burnaby, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9EDD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnaby?

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

What colors pair well with Burnaby?

Burnaby 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 Burnaby?

You can download Burnaby 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 Burnaby?

The hex code is #F9EDD4. In RGB it's 249, 237, 212, and in HSL it's 41°, 76%, 90%.

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