YELLOWS

Yellow

#FAF7D1

RGB 250, 247, 209 · HSL 56°, 80%, 90% · CMYK 0, 1, 16, 2

Yellow is #FAF7D1 in HEX — rgb(250, 247, 209), hsl(56°, 80%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 16%, 2%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 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#FAF7D1

RGB250, 247, 209

HSL56°, 80%, 90%

HSV56°, 16%, 98%

CMYK0, 1, 16, 2

Decimal16447441

CSS RGBrgb(250, 247, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 80%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pina Colada 390A-2

ΔE 0.7 · #FAF8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Focus on Light DE5469

ΔE 1.1 · #FEF9D3

Dulux

Seduction Half S17H1H

ΔE 1.9 · #FAF3CE

Vista Paint

Spring Fever K-502

ΔE 1.9 · #FAF3CD

Valspar

Summer Smile 3006-2C

ΔE 2.1 · #F9F2CC

Benjamin Moore

Old 337

ΔE 2.2 · #FAF3CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Tint 819

ΔE 2.7 · #FCF3CB

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F8F1CE

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 2.8 · #FFF5D1

PPG

Heavenly Haze 1211-2

ΔE 3.3 · #F3EFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 4.7 · #F2EAC3

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 6 · #EFE6C0

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.1 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 7.1 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 10.6 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 16.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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

#FAF7D1

#D1D4FA

Analogous

#FAE3D1

#FAF7D1

#E8FAD1

Triadic

#FAF7D1

#D1FAF7

#F7D1FA

Split-Complementary

#FAF7D1

#D1E8FA

#E3D1FA

Tetradic

#FAF7D1

#D1FAE3

#D1D4FA

#FAD1E8

Monochromatic

#EBE047

#F2EB8C

#FAF7D1

#FCFBE8

Rectangle

#FAF7D1

#D4FAD1

#D1D4FA

#F7D1FA

Compound

#FAF7D1

#E8FAD1

#D1D4FA

#E3D1FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBF9DA

#FAF9E5

#FBFAF1

Darker

#F4EC7C

#EDDE0F

#8D8406

Saturation

#ECEBDF

#FAF7D1

#FCF9CF

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

19.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAF7D1

#FDF5D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAF7D1

#F8F8D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAF7D1

#FDF2F5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#FBE6B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAF7D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8EBDC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#949AEB

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: #FAF7D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAF7D1;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #FAF7D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#FAF7D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAF7D1] text-[#FAF7D1]

SCSS

$yellow: #FAF7D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAF7D1?

#FAF7D1 is Yellow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAF7D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #FAF7D1. In RGB it's 250, 247, 209, and in HSL it's 56°, 80%, 90%.

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