ORANGES

Marshmallow Whip

#F9EFE0

RGB 249, 239, 224 · HSL 36°, 68%, 93% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 2

Marshmallow Whip is #F9EFE0 in HEX — rgb(249, 239, 224), hsl(36°, 68%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 2%).

Marshmallow Whip pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 68%, 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#F9EFE0

RGB249, 239, 224

HSL36°, 68%, 93%

HSV36°, 10%, 98%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 2

Decimal16379872

CSS RGBrgb(249, 239, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 68%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Star DEW314

ΔE 0.5 · #F9F0E1

Dulux

Dedication Quarter S09H1Q

ΔE 0.8 · #FAEEDF

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 0.9 · #F7EFDF

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 2161-70

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F0E2

Vista Paint

Apricot Blush K-1297

ΔE 1 · #F6EEE0

Behr

Angel Food 290A-1

ΔE 1 · #FBF2E3

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 1.3 · #F7EFDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Kiara 5

ΔE 1.3 · #F5ECDC

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.6 · #F7F1E3

IKEA

IKEA010 10

ΔE 1.7 · #F3ECDE

PPG

Spun Cotton 1203-1

ΔE 1.8 · #F3ECDC

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2 · #F2ECDE

Valspar

Night Light 7002-19

ΔE 2 · #F8ECDA

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.2 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 3.3 · #F0EDDB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F9EFE0

#E1EBF9

Analogous

#F9E3E1

#F9EFE0

#F7F9E1

Triadic

#F9EFE0

#E1F9F0

#F0E1F9

Split-Complementary

#F9EFE0

#E1F7F9

#E3E1F9

Tetradic

#F9EFE0

#E1F9E3

#E1EBF9

#F9E1F7

Monochromatic

#E1AD60

#EDCFA1

#F9EFE0

#FBF4EA

Rectangle

#F9EFE0

#EBF9E1

#E1EBF9

#F0E1F9

Compound

#F9EFE0

#F7F9E1

#E1EBF9

#E3E1F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF3E7

#FAF6EE

#FCF9F6

Darker

#ECC78F

#E09525

#875811

Saturation

#F1EEEA

#F9F0E1

#FCF0DE

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9EFE0

#F5F1E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9EFE0

#F1F1E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9EFE0

#FAEDEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Marshmallow Whip 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

#FAE0C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9EFE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E5E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#9AB8E4

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: #F9EFE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9EFE0;

CSS Variable

--color-marshmallow-whip: #F9EFE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marshmallow-whip': '#F9EFE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9EFE0] text-[#F9EFE0]

SCSS

$marshmallow-whip: #F9EFE0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9EFE0?

#F9EFE0 is Marshmallow Whip, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9EFE0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marshmallow Whip?

Marshmallow Whip 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 Marshmallow Whip?

Marshmallow Whip 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 Marshmallow Whip?

You can download Marshmallow Whip 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 Marshmallow Whip?

The hex code is #F9EFE0. In RGB it's 249, 239, 224, and in HSL it's 36°, 68%, 93%.

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