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Candlelit

#FBEFC6

RGB 251, 239, 198 · HSL 46°, 87%, 88% · CMYK 0, 5, 21, 2

Candlelit is #FBEFC6 in HEX — rgb(251, 239, 198), hsl(46°, 87%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 21%, 2%).

Candlelit pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 87%, 88%. 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#FBEFC6

RGB251, 239, 198

HSL46°, 87%, 88%

HSV46°, 21%, 98%

CMYK0, 5, 21, 2

Decimal16510918

CSS RGBrgb(251, 239, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 87%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Candlelit 295

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Crocus Tint 854

ΔE 0.8 · #FDF1C7

Behr

Honey Infusion P270-1

ΔE 1 · #FEF1C9

Dulux

Tinker Light Half S16G1H

ΔE 1.1 · #FAEFC8

Valspar

Champagne Dance 3005-4C

ΔE 1.1 · #F9ECC3

Vista Paint

Fun in the Sun K-509

ΔE 1.3 · #FBF1C6

Dunn-Edwards

Silent Ivory DE5428

ΔE 1.4 · #FEF2C7

PPG

Silk Star 1108-2

ΔE 2.1 · #F5EEC6

Kilz

Light Shine LE180-01

ΔE 2.2 · #FBEDC8

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 2.7 · #F2EAC3

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 2.9 · #FFF0C2

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 3.3 · #FBEBBD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.7 · #EADFB7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.2 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 7.8 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#FBEFC6

#C6D2FB

Analogous

#FBD4C6

#FBEFC6

#EDFBC6

Triadic

#FBEFC6

#C6FBEF

#EFC6FB

Split-Complementary

#FBEFC6

#C6EDFB

#D4C6FB

Tetradic

#FBEFC6

#C6FBD4

#C6D2FB

#FBC6ED

Monochromatic

#F1C637

#F6DA7E

#FBEFC6

#FDF8E7

Rectangle

#FBEFC6

#D2FBC6

#C6D2FB

#EFC6FB

Compound

#FBEFC6

#EDFBC6

#C6D2FB

#D4C6FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCF2D1

#FAF4DF

#FBF8EE

Darker

#F8D86F

#F2BA05

#906E00

Saturation

#E8E5D8

#FBEFC6

#FDF0C4

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

1.15:1

Fail

vs Black

18.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBEFC6

#F9F0C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBEFC6

#F1F1CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBEFC6

#FDE9EE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Candlelit 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

#FCE0B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBEFC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9E5D4

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.

#8FA5EE

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: #FBEFC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBEFC6;

CSS Variable

--color-candlelit: #FBEFC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candlelit': '#FBEFC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBEFC6] text-[#FBEFC6]

SCSS

$candlelit: #FBEFC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBEFC6?

#FBEFC6 is Candlelit, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBEFC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candlelit?

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

What colors pair well with Candlelit?

Candlelit 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 Candlelit?

You can download Candlelit 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 Candlelit?

The hex code is #FBEFC6. In RGB it's 251, 239, 198, and in HSL it's 46°, 87%, 88%.

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