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Ringlet

#FAEBBE

RGB 250, 235, 190 · HSL 45°, 86%, 86% · CMYK 0, 6, 24, 2

Ringlet is #FAEBBE in HEX — rgb(250, 235, 190), hsl(45°, 86%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 24%, 2%).

Ringlet pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 86%, 86%. 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#FAEBBE

RGB250, 235, 190

HSL45°, 86%, 86%

HSV45°, 24%, 98%

CMYK0, 6, 24, 2

Decimal16444350

CSS RGBrgb(250, 235, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 86%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ringlet S14H1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Home and Hearth K-533

ΔE 0.5 · #FAEBBF

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 0.7 · #FBEBBD

Dunn-Edwards

Candle in the Wind DE5442

ΔE 0.7 · #F9EBBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bubble 931

ΔE 0.9 · #FCEBBF

Valspar

Coconut Cream 3004-2C

ΔE 1.2 · #FDEBBE

Behr

Yogurt P260-2

ΔE 1.5 · #FFEEC2

Benjamin Moore

Soleil AF-330

ΔE 1.6 · #FDEABE

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 1.8 · #FFF0C2

Kilz

Sticky Note LE220-01

ΔE 2.1 · #FBEFBF

PPG

Gentle Glow 1210-2

ΔE 2.1 · #F6E5B9

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Chiffon SW6686

ΔE 2.8 · #F5E5BC

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.3 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 5.7 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#FAEBBE

#BDCCFA

Analogous

#FACCBD

#FAEBBE

#EBFABD

Triadic

#FAEBBE

#BDFAEB

#EBBDFA

Split-Complementary

#FAEBBE

#BDEBFA

#CCBDFA

Tetradic

#FAEBBE

#BDFACC

#BDCCFA

#FABDEB

Monochromatic

#EFBF2E

#F5D575

#FAEBBE

#FDF8E7

Rectangle

#FAEBBE

#CCFABD

#BDCCFA

#EBBDFA

Compound

#FAEBBE

#EBFABD

#BDCCFA

#CCBDFA

Variations

Lighter

#FBEFCA

#F9F1DA

#FAF6EB

Darker

#F7D368

#EBB207

#8C6901

Saturation

#E5E0D2

#FAEBBD

#FDECBA

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAEBBE

#F7EDBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAEBBE

#EEEEC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAEBBE

#FCE5EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ringlet 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

#FBDDAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAEBBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8E2CE

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.

#88A1ED

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: #FAEBBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAEBBE;

CSS Variable

--color-ringlet: #FAEBBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ringlet': '#FAEBBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAEBBE] text-[#FAEBBE]

SCSS

$ringlet: #FAEBBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAEBBE?

#FAEBBE is Ringlet, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAEBBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ringlet?

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

What colors pair well with Ringlet?

Ringlet 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 Ringlet?

You can download Ringlet 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 Ringlet?

The hex code is #FAEBBE. In RGB it's 250, 235, 190, and in HSL it's 45°, 86%, 86%.

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