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White Hydrangea

#FAFCDB

RGB 250, 252, 219 · HSL 64°, 85%, 92% · CMYK 1, 0, 13, 1

White Hydrangea is #FAFCDB in HEX — rgb(250, 252, 219), hsl(64°, 85%, 92%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 13%, 1%).

White Hydrangea pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 85%, 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#FAFCDB

RGB250, 252, 219

HSL64°, 85%, 92%

HSV64°, 13%, 99%

CMYK1, 0, 13, 1

Decimal16448731

CSS RGBrgb(250, 252, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 85%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

White Hydrangea W-B-420

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Morning DE5547

ΔE 0.9 · #FCFCDA

Benjamin Moore

Barely 2025-70

ΔE 2.2 · #F8F9DC

Vista Paint

Joy of Nature K-382

ΔE 3 · #F0F4D4

Dulux

Feijoa Flower Half S19H1H

ΔE 3 · #F2F4D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Banana 825

ΔE 3.6 · #FBF5D6

Valspar

Enlightenment 3003-2C

ΔE 3.7 · #F8F4D7

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 4.2 · #F7F8DF

Kilz

In Paradise LG210-01

ΔE 4.4 · #ECF1D3

PPG

Giggle 1217-1

ΔE 4.4 · #EFF0D3

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 5 · #FFF5D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.4 · #EEEACD

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 7.1 · #F3EAC6

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 8.3 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 10.7 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 14.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

95/100

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

#FAFCDB

#DCD9FC

Analogous

#FCEDD9

#FAFCDB

#E8FCD9

Triadic

#FAFCDB

#D9FAFC

#FCD9FA

Split-Complementary

#FAFCDB

#D9E8FC

#EDD9FC

Tetradic

#FAFCDB

#D9FCED

#DCD9FC

#FCD9E8

Monochromatic

#E5F04C

#F0F692

#FAFCDB

#FCFDE7

Rectangle

#FAFCDB

#D9FCDC

#DCD9FC

#FCD9FA

Compound

#FAFCDB

#E8FCD9

#DCD9FC

#EDD9FC

Variations

Lighter

#FBFDE1

#FAFCEA

#FCFCF4

Darker

#F0F880

#E7F70B

#8B9402

Saturation

#EFF0E5

#FAFCD9

#FBFDD8

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

1.05:1

Fail

vs Black

20.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAFCDB

#FFF9DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAFCDB

#FCFCE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAFCDB

#FCF7FA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

White Hydrangea 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

#FBEABF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAFCDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8EFE4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#9791ED

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: #FAFCDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAFCDB;

CSS Variable

--color-white-hydrangea: #FAFCDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-hydrangea': '#FAFCDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAFCDB] text-[#FAFCDB]

SCSS

$white-hydrangea: #FAFCDB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAFCDB?

#FAFCDB is White Hydrangea, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAFCDB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Hydrangea?

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

What colors pair well with White Hydrangea?

White Hydrangea 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 White Hydrangea?

You can download White Hydrangea 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 White Hydrangea?

The hex code is #FAFCDB. In RGB it's 250, 252, 219, and in HSL it's 64°, 85%, 92%.

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