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Dawn Light

#FADFA9

RGB 250, 223, 169 · HSL 40°, 89%, 82% · CMYK 0, 11, 32, 2

Dawn Light is #FADFA9 in HEX — rgb(250, 223, 169), hsl(40°, 89%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 32%, 2%).

Dawn Light pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 89%, 82%. 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#FADFA9

RGB250, 223, 169

HSL40°, 89%, 82%

HSV40°, 32%, 98%

CMYK0, 11, 32, 2

Decimal16441257

CSS RGBrgb(250, 223, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 89%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Open Sesame S14G2

ΔE 0.8 · #F8DFA9

Vista Paint

Sea of Sand K-540

ΔE 1.1 · #FADEAA

Valspar

Charm Bracelet 3004-4B

ΔE 1.1 · #F8DCA7

Kilz

Yellow Lotus TB-84

ΔE 1.1 · #F7DCA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Western Sky 910

ΔE 1.5 · #FADCA7

PPG

Doodle 1204-4

ΔE 2 · #FBDCA8

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Dust DE5373

ΔE 2 · #F8DCA3

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 2.1 · #F4DEA8

Behr

Midsummer BXC-31

ΔE 2.2 · #F9DAA5

Sherwin-Williams

Butter Up SW6681

ΔE 2.3 · #F6DDA3

IKEA

IKEA037 37

ΔE 2.4 · #FDE5B0

Benjamin Moore

Traditional 170

ΔE 2.5 · #F7E2AB

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 2.7 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3.7 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#FADFA9

#A8C3FA

Analogous

#FAB6A8

#FADFA9

#ECFAA8

Triadic

#FADFA9

#A8FADF

#DFA8FA

Split-Complementary

#FADFA9

#A8ECFA

#B6A8FA

Tetradic

#FADFA9

#A8FAB6

#A8C3FA

#FAA8EC

Monochromatic

#F2A918

#F6C460

#FADFA9

#FEF6E7

Rectangle

#FADFA9

#C3FAA8

#A8C3FA

#DFA8FA

Compound

#FADFA9

#ECFAA8

#A8C3FA

#B6A8FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBE5BA

#F8EACF

#F9F2E5

Darker

#F9C355

#E49902

#865900

Saturation

#DDD5C5

#FADFA8

#FCE0A6

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FADFA9

#F1E5AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FADFA9

#E4E4B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FADFA9

#FCD8DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dawn Light 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

#FBD49A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FADFA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D9BE

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.

#779EEC

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: #FADFA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FADFA9;

CSS Variable

--color-dawn-light: #FADFA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dawn-light': '#FADFA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FADFA9] text-[#FADFA9]

SCSS

$dawn-light: #FADFA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FADFA9?

#FADFA9 is Dawn Light, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FADFA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dawn Light?

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

What colors pair well with Dawn Light?

Dawn Light 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 Dawn Light?

You can download Dawn Light 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 Dawn Light?

The hex code is #FADFA9. In RGB it's 250, 223, 169, and in HSL it's 40°, 89%, 82%.

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