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Cheesy Grin

#FADE95

RGB 250, 222, 149 · HSL 43°, 91%, 78% · CMYK 0, 11, 40, 2

Cheesy Grin is #FADE95 in HEX — rgb(250, 222, 149), hsl(43°, 91%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 40%, 2%).

Cheesy Grin pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 91%, 78%. 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#FADE95

RGB250, 222, 149

HSL43°, 91%, 78%

HSV43°, 40%, 98%

CMYK0, 11, 40, 2

Decimal16440981

CSS RGBrgb(250, 222, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 91%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cheesy Grin S14H3

Exact match

Valspar

Toasted Oat 3005-4A

ΔE 1.5 · #F9E098

Hallman-Lindsay

Sign Of The Crown 820

ΔE 1.5 · #FCE299

Vista Paint

Sign of the Crown C-819

ΔE 1.7 · #FCE297

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 1.7 · #FEDF94

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 1.9 · #FFE29B

Benjamin Moore

Crowne 312

ΔE 2.1 · #FCDC91

Behr

Manila Tint 310A-3

ΔE 2.4 · #FFE39D

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2.6 · #FAD992

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.2 · #F9DF9C

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 3.8 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3.9 · #F7E29D

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 4 · #F6D48D

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 5.1 · #F0D18E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 18 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#FADE95

#94B1FA

Analogous

#FAAA94

#FADE95

#E4FA94

Triadic

#FADE95

#94FADD

#DD94FA

Split-Complementary

#FADE95

#94E4FA

#AA94FA

Tetradic

#FADE95

#94FAAA

#94B1FA

#FA94E4

Monochromatic

#EAAB0B

#F7C64B

#FADE95

#FDF4DD

#FEF7E7

Rectangle

#FADE95

#B1FA94

#94B1FA

#DD94FA

Compound

#FADE95

#E4FA94

#94B1FA

#AA94FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBE4A9

#F7E9C3

#F8F1DF

Darker

#FBC744

#DB9D00

#7F5B00

Saturation

#D6CEB8

#FADD94

#FCDE91

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FADE95

#F2E396

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FADE95

#E3E3A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FADE95

#FDD5DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cheesy Grin 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

#FBD38B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FADE95

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D8AF

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.

#678CEC

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: #FADE95;

CSS — background

background-color: #FADE95;

CSS Variable

--color-cheesy-grin: #FADE95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cheesy-grin': '#FADE95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FADE95] text-[#FADE95]

SCSS

$cheesy-grin: #FADE95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FADE95?

#FADE95 is Cheesy Grin, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FADE95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cheesy Grin?

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

What colors pair well with Cheesy Grin?

Cheesy Grin 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 Cheesy Grin?

You can download Cheesy Grin 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 Cheesy Grin?

The hex code is #FADE95. In RGB it's 250, 222, 149, and in HSL it's 43°, 91%, 78%.

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