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Shelltint Quarter

#FBE7E0

RGB 251, 231, 224 · HSL 16°, 77%, 93% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 2

Shelltint Quarter is #FBE7E0 in HEX — rgb(251, 231, 224), hsl(16°, 77%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 2%).

Shelltint Quarter pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 77%, 93%. 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#FBE7E0

RGB251, 231, 224

HSL16°, 77%, 93%

HSV16°, 11%, 98%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 2

Decimal16508896

CSS RGBrgb(251, 231, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 77%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shelltint Quarter S07G1Q

Exact match

Behr

Wistful Beige 250A-2

ΔE 0.7 · #FCE9E2

Benjamin Moore

Pink 887

ΔE 0.8 · #F9E6DE

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Tan DE6085

ΔE 0.8 · #FAE8E1

Valspar

Champagne Pink 2004-4C

ΔE 1 · #F9E4DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Morning Blush 1083

ΔE 1.5 · #F9E8DF

Vista Paint

First Love K-639

ΔE 1.7 · #FBEAE1

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 1.9 · #F7E2DD

PPG

La Minuet 1194-2

ΔE 2.1 · #F5E5DC

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 2.5 · #FFEEE7

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 2.7 · #FDE7E5

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 3.3 · #F0E1D8

Kilz

Vanilla Chai LC180-01

ΔE 3.7 · #F5E6D9

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.2 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 7.8 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#FBE7E0

#DFF4FB

Analogous

#FBDFE6

#FBE7E0

#FBF4DF

Triadic

#FBE7E0

#DFFBE7

#E7DFFB

Split-Complementary

#FBE7E0

#DFFBF4

#DFE6FB

Tetradic

#FBE7E0

#E6FBDF

#DFF4FB

#F4DFFB

Monochromatic

#E97F58

#F2B39C

#FBE7E0

#FCEEE8

Rectangle

#FBE7E0

#F4FBDF

#DFF4FB

#E7DFFB

Compound

#FBE7E0

#FBF4DF

#DFF4FB

#DFE6FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCECE6

#FBF1ED

#FCF7F5

Darker

#F2A589

#EC5119

#8F2D09

Saturation

#F1EBE9

#FBE7DF

#FDE6DD

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE7E0

#F1EDE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE7E0

#EBEBE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE7E0

#FBE6E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shelltint Quarter 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

#FCDAC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE7E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9DFE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#96D3E9

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: #FBE7E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE7E0;

CSS Variable

--color-shelltint-quarter: #FBE7E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shelltint-quarter': '#FBE7E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE7E0] text-[#FBE7E0]

SCSS

$shelltint-quarter: #FBE7E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE7E0?

#FBE7E0 is Shelltint Quarter, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE7E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shelltint Quarter?

Shelltint Quarter 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 Shelltint Quarter?

Shelltint Quarter 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 Shelltint Quarter?

You can download Shelltint Quarter 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 Shelltint Quarter?

The hex code is #FBE7E0. In RGB it's 251, 231, 224, and in HSL it's 16°, 77%, 93%.

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