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Tizzy

#F9F3DF

RGB 249, 243, 223 · HSL 46°, 68%, 93% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 2

Tizzy is #F9F3DF in HEX — rgb(249, 243, 223), hsl(46°, 68%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 2%).

Tizzy pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 68%, 93%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F9F3DF

RGB249, 243, 223

HSL46°, 68%, 93%

HSV46°, 10%, 98%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 2

Decimal16380895

CSS RGBrgb(249, 243, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 68%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

God-given 908

ΔE 0.3 · #FAF4E0

Vista Paint

God-Given C-907

ΔE 0.3 · #F8F2DE

Benjamin Moore

Ivory 2153-70

ΔE 0.5 · #F9F2DE

Dulux

Cottontail SP2D1

ΔE 0.6 · #F8F3E0

Dunn-Edwards

Tapering Light DE5497

ΔE 0.8 · #F7F2DD

Behr

Painters Canvas M320-1

ΔE 1 · #FBF6E2

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 1 · #F6F1DE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.6 · #FAF4E3

PPG

Combed Cotton 1205-1

ΔE 1.7 · #F4F0DE

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 2 · #F7EFDE

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 2.5 · #F5ECD9

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 2.5 · #FBF8E7

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 2.8 · #F7F4DB

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 3.2 · #F9EFD6

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.8 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#F9F3DF

#E1E7F9

Analogous

#F9E7E1

#F9F3DF

#F3F9E1

Triadic

#F9F3DF

#E1F9F4

#F4E1F9

Split-Complementary

#F9F3DF

#E1F3F9

#E7E1F9

Tetradic

#F9F3DF

#E1F9E7

#E1E7F9

#F9E1F3

Monochromatic

#E1C360

#EDDBA1

#F9F3DF

#FBF7EA

Rectangle

#F9F3DF

#E7F9E1

#E1E7F9

#F4E1F9

Compound

#F9F3DF

#F3F9E1

#E1E7F9

#E7E1F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF6E7

#FAF8EE

#FCFAF6

Darker

#ECD78F

#E0B425

#876C11

Saturation

#F1EFEA

#F9F4E1

#FCF5DE

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9F3DF

#F8F3E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9F3DF

#F4F4E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9F3DF

#FAF0F2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tizzy 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

#FAE3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9F3DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E8E7

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.

#9AACE4

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: #F9F3DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9F3DF;

CSS Variable

--color-tizzy: #F9F3DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tizzy': '#F9F3DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9F3DF] text-[#F9F3DF]

SCSS

$tizzy: #F9F3DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9F3DF?

#F9F3DF is Tizzy, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9F3DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tizzy?

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

What colors pair well with Tizzy?

Tizzy 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 Tizzy?

You can download Tizzy 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 Tizzy?

The hex code is #F9F3DF. In RGB it's 249, 243, 223, and in HSL it's 46°, 68%, 93%.

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