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Cooled Cream

#FAD997

RGB 250, 217, 151 · HSL 40°, 91%, 79% · CMYK 0, 13, 40, 2

Cooled Cream is #FAD997 in HEX — rgb(250, 217, 151), hsl(40°, 91%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 2%).

Cooled Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 91%, 79%. 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#FAD997

RGB250, 217, 151

HSL40°, 91%, 79%

HSV40°, 40%, 98%

CMYK0, 13, 40, 2

Decimal16439703

CSS RGBrgb(250, 217, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 91%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cooled Cream S13H3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Danse CC-212

ΔE 0.5 · #FAD896

Vista Paint

Creased Khaki K-531

ΔE 0.8 · #F8D897

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 1.4 · #FBD795

Dunn-Edwards

Precious Nectar DE5317

ΔE 1.8 · #FFDE9C

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Yellow SW2865

ΔE 2 · #F8D492

Behr

Melted Butter 300A-3

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDC9D

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

ΔE 2.4 · #FFDD97

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 2.5 · #F7D99B

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2.5 · #FAD992

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 2.8 · #FDD792

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.3 · #F9DF9C

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.3 · #F2CF86

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FAD997

#99B9FA

Analogous

#FAA999

#FAD997

#EAFA99

Triadic

#FAD997

#99FADA

#DA99FA

Split-Complementary

#FAD997

#99EAFA

#A999FA

Tetradic

#FAD997

#99FAA9

#99B9FA

#FA99EA

Monochromatic

#EFA30B

#F7BF50

#FAD997

#FEF4E2

#FEF6E7

Rectangle

#FAD997

#B9FA99

#99B9FA

#DA99FA

Compound

#FAD997

#EAFA99

#99B9FA

#A999FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBE1AD

#F8E7C6

#F8F0E0

Darker

#FBBF47

#DE9400

#815600

Saturation

#D8CEBB

#FADA99

#FDDA96

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAD997

#EFE097

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAD997

#DFDFA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAD997

#FDD1D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cooled Cream 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

#FBCF8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAD997

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D4B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#6A96EC

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #FAD997;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAD997;

CSS Variable

--color-cooled-cream: #FAD997;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cooled-cream': '#FAD997' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAD997] text-[#FAD997]

SCSS

$cooled-cream: #FAD997;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAD997?

#FAD997 is Cooled Cream, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAD997 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cooled Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Cooled Cream?

Cooled Cream 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 Cooled Cream?

You can download Cooled Cream 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 Cooled Cream?

The hex code is #FAD997. In RGB it's 250, 217, 151, and in HSL it's 40°, 91%, 79%.

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