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Ethereal

#F9EECB

RGB 249, 238, 203 · HSL 46°, 79%, 89% · CMYK 0, 4, 18, 2

Ethereal is #F9EECB in HEX — rgb(249, 238, 203), hsl(46°, 79%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 18%, 2%).

Ethereal pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 79%, 89%. 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#F9EECB

RGB249, 238, 203

HSL46°, 79%, 89%

HSV46°, 18%, 98%

CMYK0, 4, 18, 2

Decimal16379595

CSS RGBrgb(249, 238, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 79%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wheaten White Half S13H1H

ΔE 0.4 · #FAEECB

Benjamin Moore

Ambiance 309

ΔE 0.7 · #F9EFCD

Behr

Honey Moth 350E-2

ΔE 0.7 · #FBF0CD

PPG

Shiny Silk 1206-3

ΔE 0.8 · #F7ECCA

Valspar

Peaceful Calm 3005-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #FAF0CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavish Lemon 831

ΔE 1.1 · #F9EFCA

Vista Paint

Egg Nog C-936

ΔE 1.5 · #FBF1D0

Dunn-Edwards

Flaxen DEC735

ΔE 1.6 · #FBECC9

Kilz

Light Shine LE180-01

ΔE 1.6 · #FBEDC8

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 1.8 · #F3EAC6

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 2.4 · #FFF5D1

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 3.5 · #EFE6C0

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 3.6 · #F1E6C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.4 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 6.5 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F9EECB

#CDD7F9

Analogous

#F9D9CD

#F9EECB

#EDF9CD

Triadic

#F9EECB

#CDF9EF

#EFCDF9

Split-Complementary

#F9EECB

#CDEDF9

#D9CDF9

Tetradic

#F9EECB

#CDF9D9

#CDD7F9

#F9CDED

Monochromatic

#E9C344

#F1D988

#F9EECB

#FCF8E8

Rectangle

#F9EECB

#D7F9CD

#CDD7F9

#EFCDF9

Compound

#F9EECB

#EDF9CD

#CDD7F9

#D9CDF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF2D7

#F9F4E3

#FBF8F0

Darker

#F2D679

#E9B710

#8B6C07

Saturation

#EAE6DC

#F9EFCD

#FCF0CA

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

18.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9EECB

#F7EFCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9EECB

#F0F0D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9EECB

#FBE9ED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ethereal 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

#FADFB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9EECB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E4D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#94A8EA

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: #F9EECB;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9EECB;

CSS Variable

--color-ethereal: #F9EECB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ethereal': '#F9EECB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9EECB] text-[#F9EECB]

SCSS

$ethereal: #F9EECB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9EECB?

#F9EECB is Ethereal, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9EECB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ethereal?

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

What colors pair well with Ethereal?

Ethereal 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 Ethereal?

You can download Ethereal 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 Ethereal?

The hex code is #F9EECB. In RGB it's 249, 238, 203, and in HSL it's 46°, 79%, 89%.

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