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Cotton Fluff

#F9F4E5

RGB 249, 244, 229 · HSL 45°, 63%, 94% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 2

Cotton Fluff is #F9F4E5 in HEX — rgb(249, 244, 229), hsl(45°, 63%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 2%).

Cotton Fluff pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 63%, 94%. 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#F9F4E5

RGB249, 244, 229

HSL45°, 63%, 94%

HSV45°, 8%, 98%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 2

Decimal16381157

CSS RGBrgb(249, 244, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 63%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Amberling K-1284

ΔE 0.6 · #F8F3E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Abstract White 1027

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F2E4

Benjamin Moore

Mayonnaise 2152-70

ΔE 0.9 · #FAF6E6

Behr

Creamy White W-D-710

ΔE 0.9 · #FBF6E8

Dunn-Edwards

Swan White DEW346

ΔE 1 · #F7F1E2

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 1.1 · #F7F3E6

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.1 · #F7F1E3

Dulux

Fair Bianca SP2B1

ΔE 1.1 · #F8F3E6

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.1 · #FAF4E3

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 1.2 · #F7F5E7

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 1.4 · #F6F0E2

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 1.5 · #F5F0E2

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 1.7 · #FBF8E7

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 2 · #F7EFDF

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 2.6 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.1 · #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

#F9F4E5

#E6EBF9

Analogous

#F9EBE6

#F9F4E5

#F5F9E6

Triadic

#F9F4E5

#E6F9F5

#F5E6F9

Split-Complementary

#F9F4E5

#E6F5F9

#EBE6F9

Tetradic

#F9F4E5

#E6F9EB

#E6EBF9

#F9E6F5

Monochromatic

#DDC069

#EBDAA8

#F9F4E5

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#F9F4E5

#EBF9E6

#E6EBF9

#F5E6F9

Compound

#F9F4E5

#F5F9E6

#E6EBF9

#EBE6F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF7EB

#FBF8F1

#FCFBF7

Darker

#EAD596

#D9AF2E

#846815

Saturation

#F3F1ED

#F9F5E6

#FCF6E3

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

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9F4E5

#F8F4E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9F4E5

#F5F5E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9F4E5

#FAF2F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cotton Fluff 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

#FAE4C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9F4E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E9EB

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.

#9DAEE1

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: #F9F4E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9F4E5;

CSS Variable

--color-cotton-fluff: #F9F4E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cotton-fluff': '#F9F4E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9F4E5] text-[#F9F4E5]

SCSS

$cotton-fluff: #F9F4E5;

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#FAF3E2 · ΔE 1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9F4E5?

#F9F4E5 is Cotton Fluff, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9F4E5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cotton Fluff?

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

What colors pair well with Cotton Fluff?

Cotton Fluff 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 Cotton Fluff?

You can download Cotton Fluff 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 Cotton Fluff?

The hex code is #F9F4E5. In RGB it's 249, 244, 229, and in HSL it's 45°, 63%, 94%.

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