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Hedgehog Mushroom

#FAF0DA

RGB 250, 240, 218 · HSL 41°, 76%, 92% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 2

Hedgehog Mushroom is #FAF0DA in HEX — rgb(250, 240, 218), hsl(41°, 76%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 2%).

Hedgehog Mushroom pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 76%, 92%. 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#FAF0DA

RGB250, 240, 218

HSL41°, 76%, 92%

HSV41°, 13%, 98%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 2

Decimal16445658

CSS RGBrgb(250, 240, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 76%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Christi Cream K-583

ΔE 0.3 · #F9EFD9

Dulux

White Opal SW1G9

ΔE 0.3 · #F9EFD9

Dunn-Edwards

Lily DEW327

ΔE 0.5 · #FAF0DB

Behr

YL-W4 YL-W4

ΔE 0.8 · #F9F1DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheesecake 922

ΔE 1 · #F7EED7

Benjamin Moore

Fine 2156-70

ΔE 1 · #FCF3DD

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 1.4 · #F5EDD7

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 1.6 · #F9EFD6

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 1.6 · #F8EEDB

Valspar

Saffron Ivory 7003-21

ΔE 1.7 · #F9F1D8

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 2.1 · #F5ECD9

PPG

Satin Weave 1209-1

ΔE 2.2 · #F3EDD9

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.2 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 3.6 · #F0EDDB

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 4.6 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#FAF0DA

#DBE5FA

Analogous

#FAE1DB

#FAF0DA

#F4FADB

Triadic

#FAF0DA

#DBFAF0

#F0DBFA

Split-Complementary

#FAF0DA

#DBF4FA

#E1DBFA

Tetradic

#FAF0DA

#DBFAE1

#DBE5FA

#FADBF4

Monochromatic

#E8B954

#F1D598

#FAF0DA

#FCF6E9

Rectangle

#FAF0DA

#E5FADB

#DBE5FA

#F0DBFA

Compound

#FAF0DA

#F4FADB

#DBE5FA

#E1DBFA

Variations

Lighter

#FBF3E2

#FBF6EB

#FCF9F4

Darker

#F1CF86

#EAA818

#8D6309

Saturation

#EFECE6

#FAF0DB

#FDF1D9

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAF0DA

#F7F2DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAF0DA

#F2F2DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAF0DA

#FBEDEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hedgehog Mushroom 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

#FBE1BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAF0DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8E6E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#96B0E8

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: #FAF0DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAF0DA;

CSS Variable

--color-hedgehog-mushroom: #FAF0DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hedgehog-mushroom': '#FAF0DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAF0DA] text-[#FAF0DA]

SCSS

$hedgehog-mushroom: #FAF0DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAF0DA?

#FAF0DA is Hedgehog Mushroom, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAF0DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hedgehog Mushroom?

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

What colors pair well with Hedgehog Mushroom?

Hedgehog Mushroom 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 Hedgehog Mushroom?

You can download Hedgehog Mushroom 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 Hedgehog Mushroom?

The hex code is #FAF0DA. In RGB it's 250, 240, 218, and in HSL it's 41°, 76%, 92%.

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