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Flashpoint

#FAF9CE

RGB 250, 249, 206 · HSL 59°, 81%, 89% · CMYK 0, 0, 18, 2

Flashpoint is #FAF9CE in HEX — rgb(250, 249, 206), hsl(59°, 81%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 18%, 2%).

Flashpoint pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 81%, 89%. 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#FAF9CE

RGB250, 249, 206

HSL59°, 81%, 89%

HSV59°, 18%, 98%

CMYK0, 0, 18, 2

Decimal16447950

CSS RGBrgb(250, 249, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 81%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Flashpoint P320-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Creamed Butter DE5344

ΔE 1.8 · #FFFCD3

Benjamin Moore

Lemonade 2024-60

ΔE 2.2 · #FBF5C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Pure Laughter 846

ΔE 2.8 · #FDF5CA

Vista Paint

Gold Gleam K-437

ΔE 2.9 · #F8F3C5

PPG

Banana Pudding 1212-2

ΔE 3.6 · #F4EFC3

Dulux

Searchlight Half S17G1H

ΔE 3.6 · #F3F3CE

Valspar

Summer Morning 3007-2C

ΔE 3.7 · #F9F1C9

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 4.8 · #FFF5D1

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 4.8 · #F8EFC0

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 5.6 · #F2EAC3

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 5.7 · #EBEFBD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.4 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 9.2 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 12.3 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 18.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

#FAF9CE

#CCCDFA

Analogous

#FAE2CC

#FAF9CE

#E4FACC

Triadic

#FAF9CE

#CCFAF9

#F9CCFA

Split-Complementary

#FAF9CE

#CCE4FA

#E2CCFA

Tetradic

#FAF9CE

#CCFAE2

#CCCDFA

#FACCE4

Monochromatic

#EBE842

#F2F187

#FAF9CE

#FDFCE8

Rectangle

#FAF9CE

#CDFACC

#CCCDFA

#F9CCFA

Compound

#FAF9CE

#E4FACC

#CCCDFA

#E2CCFA

Variations

Lighter

#FBFAD6

#FAF9E3

#FBFBF0

Darker

#F4F277

#ECE80E

#8C8A05

Saturation

#EAEADC

#FAF9CC

#FCFBCA

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

19.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAF9CE

#FFF6CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAF9CE

#F9F9D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAF9CE

#FDF3F7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flashpoint 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

#FBE7B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAF9CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8ECDA

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.

#9395EB

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: #FAF9CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAF9CE;

CSS Variable

--color-flashpoint: #FAF9CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flashpoint': '#FAF9CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAF9CE] text-[#FAF9CE]

SCSS

$flashpoint: #FAF9CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAF9CE?

#FAF9CE is Flashpoint, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAF9CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flashpoint?

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

What colors pair well with Flashpoint?

Flashpoint 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 Flashpoint?

You can download Flashpoint 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 Flashpoint?

The hex code is #FAF9CE. In RGB it's 250, 249, 206, and in HSL it's 59°, 81%, 89%.

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