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Simply White

#F9F5EC

RGB 249, 245, 236 · HSL 42°, 52%, 95% · CMYK 0, 2, 5, 2

Simply White is #F9F5EC in HEX — rgb(249, 245, 236), hsl(42°, 52%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 2%).

Simply White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 52%, 95%. 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#F9F5EC

RGB249, 245, 236

HSL42°, 52%, 95%

HSV42°, 5%, 98%

CMYK0, 2, 5, 2

Decimal16381420

CSS RGBrgb(249, 245, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 52%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Simply White BWC-01

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sugar Dust C-10

ΔE 0.6 · #F8F5EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F6ED

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 2148-70

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F6EC

Dulux

Fair Bianca Half SW1F1

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F5EB

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F6EC

IKEA

IKEA009 9

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F3E9

Dunn-Edwards

Milk Glass DEW358

ΔE 1.3 · #FAF7F0

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 1.3 · #F7F3E8

PPG

Crumb Cookie 18-01

ΔE 2.1 · #F2F0E6

Sherwin-Williams

White Flour SW7102

ΔE 2.1 · #F4EFE5

Dutch Boy

Bora Sand VS-9110

ΔE 2.2 · #FEF4EB

Valspar

Pale Bloom 7002-8

ΔE 2.3 · #F2EFE5

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 3.2 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.2 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

#F9F5EC

#ECF0F9

Analogous

#F9EEEC

#F9F5EC

#F6F9EC

Triadic

#F9F5EC

#ECF9F5

#F5ECF9

Split-Complementary

#F9F5EC

#ECF6F9

#EEECF9

Tetradic

#F9F5EC

#ECF9EE

#ECF0F9

#F9ECF6

Monochromatic

#D4B877

#E7D7B1

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#F9F5EC

#F0F9EC

#ECF0F9

#F5ECF9

Compound

#F9F5EC

#F6F9EC

#ECF0F9

#EEECF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF7EF

#FBF9F4

#FCFBF9

Darker

#E3CFA0

#CBA140

#7C601F

Saturation

#F4F3F0

#F9F5EC

#FCF6E9

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9F5EC

#F8F6ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9F5EC

#F6F6ED

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9F5EC

#FAF4F5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Simply White 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

#FAE4CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9F5EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E9F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#A3B4DB

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: #F9F5EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9F5EC;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-white: #F9F5EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-white': '#F9F5EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9F5EC] text-[#F9F5EC]

SCSS

$simply-white: #F9F5EC;

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#F6F7EE · ΔE 1.8

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#F5F6EB · ΔE 2.1

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#F5F2ED · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9F5EC?

#F9F5EC is Simply White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9F5EC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply White?

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

What colors pair well with Simply White?

Simply White 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 Simply White?

You can download Simply White 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 Simply White?

The hex code is #F9F5EC. In RGB it's 249, 245, 236, and in HSL it's 42°, 52%, 95%.

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