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Half Dutch White

#FBF0D6

RGB 251, 240, 214 · HSL 42°, 82%, 91% · CMYK 0, 4, 15, 2

Half Dutch White is #FBF0D6 in HEX — rgb(251, 240, 214), hsl(42°, 82%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 2%).

Half Dutch White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 82%, 91%. 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#FBF0D6

RGB251, 240, 214

HSL42°, 82%, 91%

HSV42°, 15%, 98%

CMYK0, 4, 15, 2

Decimal16511190

CSS RGBrgb(251, 240, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 82%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cream Cake Quarter S14G1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #FAF0D7

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 0.7 · #F9EFD6

Vista Paint

Apricot Mousse K-559

ΔE 0.8 · #FAF1D7

Benjamin Moore

Mannequin 2152-60

ΔE 1 · #F8EDD3

Behr

Popcorn Ball 320E-1

ΔE 1.1 · #FCF0D4

Valspar

Veranda Ivory 7003-20

ΔE 1.1 · #F8EDD4

Dunn-Edwards

Coffee Cream DE5364

ΔE 1.2 · #FFF2D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Andover Cream historic-andover-cream

ΔE 1.6 · #FAF0D3

PPG

Soft Cream 1205-2

ΔE 2.1 · #F5EFD6

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 2.6 · #F5EDD7

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 2.8 · #FDEDD7

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 3 · #F5EACC

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 4.2 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 6.5 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#FBF0D6

#D5E1FB

Analogous

#FBDDD5

#FBF0D6

#F3FBD5

Triadic

#FBF0D6

#D5FBF0

#F0D5FB

Split-Complementary

#FBF0D6

#D5F3FB

#DDD5FB

Tetradic

#FBF0D6

#D5FBDD

#D5E1FB

#FBD5F3

Monochromatic

#EDBC4A

#F4D690

#FBF0D6

#FDF6E8

Rectangle

#FBF0D6

#E1FBD5

#D5E1FB

#F0D5FB

Compound

#FBF0D6

#F3FBD5

#D5E1FB

#DDD5FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCF3DE

#FBF5E8

#FCF9F2

Darker

#F5D27E

#F3AE0D

#906604

Saturation

#EEEAE2

#FBF0D5

#FDF0D3

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBF0D6

#F8F2D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBF0D6

#F2F2DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBF0D6

#FCECEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Half Dutch White 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

#FCE1BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBF0D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9E6E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#93ADEC

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: #FBF0D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBF0D6;

CSS Variable

--color-half-dutch-white: #FBF0D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'half-dutch-white': '#FBF0D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBF0D6] text-[#FBF0D6]

SCSS

$half-dutch-white: #FBF0D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBF0D6?

#FBF0D6 is Half Dutch White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBF0D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Half Dutch White?

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

What colors pair well with Half Dutch White?

Half Dutch White 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 Half Dutch White?

You can download Half Dutch White 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 Half Dutch White?

The hex code is #FBF0D6. In RGB it's 251, 240, 214, and in HSL it's 42°, 82%, 91%.

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