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Magnolia

#FBE5BB

RGB 251, 229, 187 · HSL 39°, 89%, 86% · CMYK 0, 9, 25, 2

Magnolia is #FBE5BB in HEX — rgb(251, 229, 187), hsl(39°, 89%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 2%).

Magnolia pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 89%, 86%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FBE5BB

RGB251, 229, 187

HSL39°, 89%, 86%

HSV39°, 25%, 98%

CMYK0, 9, 25, 2

Decimal16508347

CSS RGBrgb(251, 229, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 89%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Magnolia LD230-01

Exact match

Valspar

Pretty Pretty Picture 3004-4C

ΔE 0.7 · #FAE5BC

Dulux

Cream Cake S14G1

ΔE 1.2 · #F9E6BC

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Apricot DE5282

ΔE 1.3 · #FFE8BD

Vista Paint

Autumn Child C-908

ΔE 1.7 · #FAE7BF

Behr

Butter Creme BIC-28

ΔE 1.8 · #FEE6B9

PPG

Creamy Custard 1204-3

ΔE 2 · #F9E7BF

Benjamin Moore

Soleil AF-330

ΔE 2.1 · #FDEABE

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Chiffon SW6686

ΔE 2.5 · #F5E5BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Soleil 902

ΔE 2.6 · #F6DEB6

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 3.4 · #FBEBBD

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3.8 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 4.6 · #FFF0C2

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.8 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FBE5BB

#BCD2FB

Analogous

#FBC5BC

#FBE5BB

#F2FBBC

Triadic

#FBE5BB

#BCFBE5

#E5BCFB

Split-Complementary

#FBE5BB

#BCF2FB

#C5BCFB

Tetradic

#FBE5BB

#BCFBC5

#BCD2FB

#FBBCF2

Monochromatic

#F3AD2B

#F7C973

#FBE5BB

#FEF6E7

Rectangle

#FBE5BB

#D2FBBC

#BCD2FB

#E5BCFB

Compound

#FBE5BB

#F2FBBC

#BCD2FB

#C5BCFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCEAC9

#FAEED9

#FAF5EB

Darker

#FAC665

#EF9C03

#8C5B00

Saturation

#E5DED2

#FBE5BC

#FDE5BA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE5BB

#F4EABC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE5BB

#E9E9C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE5BB

#FDDFE4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Magnolia reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FCD8A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE5BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9DDCC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#87ABEE

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: #FBE5BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE5BB;

CSS Variable

--color-magnolia: #FBE5BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magnolia': '#FBE5BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE5BB] text-[#FBE5BB]

SCSS

$magnolia: #FBE5BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE5BB?

#FBE5BB is Magnolia, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE5BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magnolia?

Magnolia works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Magnolia?

Magnolia pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Magnolia?

You can download Magnolia 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 Magnolia?

The hex code is #FBE5BB. In RGB it's 251, 229, 187, and in HSL it's 39°, 89%, 86%.

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