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Andover Cream

#FAF0D3

RGB 250, 240, 211 · HSL 45°, 80%, 90% · CMYK 0, 4, 16, 2

Andover Cream is #FAF0D3 in HEX — rgb(250, 240, 211), hsl(45°, 80%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 2%).

Andover Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 80%, 90%. 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#FAF0D3

RGB250, 240, 211

HSL45°, 80%, 90%

HSV45°, 16%, 98%

CMYK0, 4, 16, 2

Decimal16445651

CSS RGBrgb(250, 240, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 80%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Andover Cream historic-andover-cream

Exact match

Vista Paint

Andover Cream C-1335

ΔE 0.4 · #F9F0D3

Valspar

Champagne Tickle 3001-2C

ΔE 0.5 · #FAF0D2

Dulux

Easter Morning SP2B2

ΔE 0.6 · #F9F0D4

Benjamin Moore

Halifax 344

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F0D2

Behr

Popcorn Ball 320E-1

ΔE 0.9 · #FCF0D4

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelwood DE5281

ΔE 1.5 · #FFF3D5

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2 · #F9EFD6

PPG

Crisp Candlelight 1210-1

ΔE 2.1 · #F4EBD0

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 2.2 · #F5EACC

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 3.2 · #F8F1CE

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.4 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 3.5 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.8 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 7 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#FAF0D3

#D1DBFA

Analogous

#FADBD1

#FAF0D3

#F0FAD1

Triadic

#FAF0D3

#D1FAF0

#F0D1FA

Split-Complementary

#FAF0D3

#D1F0FA

#DBD1FA

Tetradic

#FAF0D3

#D1FADB

#D1DBFA

#FAD1F0

Monochromatic

#EBC247

#F2D98C

#FAF0D3

#FCF7E8

Rectangle

#FAF0D3

#DBFAD1

#D1DBFA

#F0D1FA

Compound

#FAF0D3

#F0FAD1

#D1DBFA

#DBD1FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBF3DA

#FAF5E5

#FBF9F1

Darker

#F4D67C

#EDB60F

#8D6B06

Saturation

#ECE9DF

#FAF0D1

#FCF1CF

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAF0D3

#F8F1D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAF0D3

#F2F2D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAF0D3

#FCECEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Andover 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

#FBE1B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAF0D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8E6DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#94AAEB

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: #FAF0D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAF0D3;

CSS Variable

--color-andover-cream: #FAF0D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'andover-cream': '#FAF0D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAF0D3] text-[#FAF0D3]

SCSS

$andover-cream: #FAF0D3;

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#F7EBCD · ΔE 1.9

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#F7ECD2 · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAF0D3?

#FAF0D3 is Andover Cream, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAF0D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Andover Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Andover Cream?

Andover 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 Andover Cream?

You can download Andover 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 Andover Cream?

The hex code is #FAF0D3. In RGB it's 250, 240, 211, and in HSL it's 45°, 80%, 90%.

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