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Pina Colada

#FAF8D3

RGB 250, 248, 211 · HSL 57°, 80%, 90% · CMYK 0, 1, 16, 2

Pina Colada is #FAF8D3 in HEX — rgb(250, 248, 211), hsl(57°, 80%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 16%, 2%).

Pina Colada pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 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#FAF8D3

RGB250, 248, 211

HSL57°, 80%, 90%

HSV57°, 16%, 98%

CMYK0, 1, 16, 2

Decimal16447699

CSS RGBrgb(250, 248, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 80%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pina Colada 390A-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Focus on Light DE5469

ΔE 1.3 · #FEF9D3

Dulux

Searchlight Half S17G1H

ΔE 2 · #F3F3CE

Vista Paint

Sunny Companion K-470

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F3D1

Benjamin Moore

Ginseng 386

ΔE 2.6 · #F6F1CE

Valspar

Summer Smile 3006-2C

ΔE 2.6 · #F9F2CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Tint 803

ΔE 2.8 · #FBF4D3

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 2.9 · #F8F1CE

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 3.1 · #FFF5D1

PPG

Heavenly Haze 1211-2

ΔE 3.3 · #F3EFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 5.1 · #F3EAC6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6 · #EEEACD

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 6.2 · #F7F8DF

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 7.2 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 11 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 16.3 · #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

#FAF8D3

#D1D3FA

Analogous

#FAE3D1

#FAF8D3

#E8FAD1

Triadic

#FAF8D3

#D1FAF8

#F8D1FA

Split-Complementary

#FAF8D3

#D1E8FA

#E3D1FA

Tetradic

#FAF8D3

#D1FAE3

#D1D3FA

#FAD1E8

Monochromatic

#EBE247

#F2ED8C

#FAF8D3

#FCFBE8

Rectangle

#FAF8D3

#D3FAD1

#D1D3FA

#F8D1FA

Compound

#FAF8D3

#E8FAD1

#D1D3FA

#E3D1FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBF9DA

#FAF9E5

#FBFBF1

Darker

#F4EE7C

#EDE20F

#8D8606

Saturation

#ECEBDF

#FAF8D1

#FCFACF

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAF8D3

#FEF6D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAF8D3

#F8F8D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAF8D3

#FDF3F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pina Colada 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

#FBE7B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAF8D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8ECDE

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.

#9498EB

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: #FAF8D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAF8D3;

CSS Variable

--color-pina-colada: #FAF8D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pina-colada': '#FAF8D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAF8D3] text-[#FAF8D3]

SCSS

$pina-colada: #FAF8D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAF8D3?

#FAF8D3 is Pina Colada, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAF8D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pina Colada?

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

What colors pair well with Pina Colada?

Pina Colada 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 Pina Colada?

You can download Pina Colada 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 Pina Colada?

The hex code is #FAF8D3. In RGB it's 250, 248, 211, and in HSL it's 57°, 80%, 90%.

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