ORANGES

Marshmallow Whip

#FBF3E8

RGB 251, 243, 232 · HSL 35°, 70%, 95% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 2

Marshmallow Whip is #FBF3E8 in HEX — rgb(251, 243, 232), hsl(35°, 70%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 2%).

Marshmallow Whip pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 70%, 95%. 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#FBF3E8

RGB251, 243, 232

HSL35°, 70%, 95%

HSV35°, 8%, 98%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 2

Decimal16511976

CSS RGBrgb(251, 243, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 70%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Marshmallow Whip M220-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Powdered DEW316

ΔE 0.6 · #F9F2E7

IKEA

IKEA001 1

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F1E6

Vista Paint

Barely There K-1303

ΔE 1.3 · #F7F2E8

Dutch Boy

Bora Sand VS-9110

ΔE 1.4 · #FEF4EB

Sherwin-Williams

Cotton White SW7104

ΔE 1.5 · #F7EFE3

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F3E8

Benjamin Moore

Pink 890

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F1E8

Dulux

Fair Bianca SP2B1

ΔE 1.5 · #F8F3E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Whiskers 985

ΔE 1.6 · #FCF3E5

Kilz

Cotton RJ100

ΔE 2.2 · #F4EEE5

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 2.3 · #F5F0E2

Valspar

Pale Bloom 7002-8

ΔE 2.6 · #F2EFE5

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.1 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 3.1 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#FBF3E8

#E9F1FB

Analogous

#FBEBE9

#FBF3E8

#FAFBE9

Triadic

#FBF3E8

#E9FBF4

#F4E9FB

Split-Complementary

#FBF3E8

#E9FAFB

#EBE9FB

Tetradic

#FBF3E8

#E9FBEB

#E9F1FB

#FBE9FA

Monochromatic

#E4B067

#F0D2A8

#FBF3E8

#FBF4E9

Rectangle

#FBF3E8

#F1FBE9

#E9F1FB

#F4E9FB

Compound

#FBF3E8

#FAFBE9

#E9F1FB

#EBE9FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCF6EE

#FCF8F3

#FDFBF8

Darker

#EFC995

#E39527

#8C580F

Saturation

#F5F3F0

#FBF4E9

#FDF4E7

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

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBF3E8

#F8F5E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBF3E8

#F4F4E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBF3E8

#FCF1F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Marshmallow Whip 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

#FCE3C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBF3E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9E8ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#99B9E5

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: #FBF3E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBF3E8;

CSS Variable

--color-marshmallow-whip: #FBF3E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marshmallow-whip': '#FBF3E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBF3E8] text-[#FBF3E8]

SCSS

$marshmallow-whip: #FBF3E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBF3E8?

#FBF3E8 is Marshmallow Whip, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBF3E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marshmallow Whip?

Marshmallow Whip 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 Marshmallow Whip?

Marshmallow Whip 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 Marshmallow Whip?

You can download Marshmallow Whip 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 Marshmallow Whip?

The hex code is #FBF3E8. In RGB it's 251, 243, 232, and in HSL it's 35°, 70%, 95%.

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