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Powder Sand

#FAF6E2

RGB 250, 246, 226 · HSL 50°, 71%, 93% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 2

Powder Sand is #FAF6E2 in HEX — rgb(250, 246, 226), hsl(50°, 71%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 2%).

Powder Sand pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 71%, 93%. 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#FAF6E2

RGB250, 246, 226

HSL50°, 71%, 93%

HSV50°, 10%, 98%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 2

Decimal16447202

CSS RGBrgb(250, 246, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 71%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Powder Sand 340C-1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Narcissus 957

ΔE 0.7 · #FAF5E2

Dunn-Edwards

Diamond DEW333

ΔE 0.7 · #FAF7E2

Vista Paint

Soft Honey K-479

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F5E1

Dulux

Napkin White SP2C1

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F6E3

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2150-70

ΔE 1.1 · #F8F5E3

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.7 · #FAF4E3

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F6F1DE

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 1.7 · #FBF8E7

PPG

Combed Cotton 1205-1

ΔE 2.3 · #F4F0DE

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 2.7 · #F7F4DB

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 2.9 · #F7EFDE

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 3.1 · #F7F8DF

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 3.4 · #F7F1E3

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 4.4 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

#FAF6E2

#E0E5FA

Analogous

#FAE9E0

#FAF6E2

#F1FAE0

Triadic

#FAF6E2

#E0FAF6

#F6E0FA

Split-Complementary

#FAF6E2

#E0F1FA

#E9E0FA

Tetradic

#FAF6E2

#E0FAE9

#E0E5FA

#FAE0F1

Monochromatic

#E4CD5E

#EFE19F

#FAF6E2

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#FAF6E2

#E5FAE0

#E0E5FA

#F6E0FA

Compound

#FAF6E2

#F1FAE0

#E0E5FA

#E9E0FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBF7E7

#FBF9EE

#FCFBF6

Darker

#EEDE8D

#E4C321

#8A750E

Saturation

#F1F0E9

#FAF6E0

#FCF7DE

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAF6E2

#FBF6E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAF6E2

#F7F7E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAF6E2

#FBF3F5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Powder Sand 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

#FBE5C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAF6E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8EAE9

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.

#99A6E6

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: #FAF6E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAF6E2;

CSS Variable

--color-powder-sand: #FAF6E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powder-sand': '#FAF6E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAF6E2] text-[#FAF6E2]

SCSS

$powder-sand: #FAF6E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAF6E2?

#FAF6E2 is Powder Sand, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAF6E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powder Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Powder Sand?

Powder Sand 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 Powder Sand?

You can download Powder Sand 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 Powder Sand?

The hex code is #FAF6E2. In RGB it's 250, 246, 226, and in HSL it's 50°, 71%, 93%.

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