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Vanilla

#FBF4E1

RGB 251, 244, 225 · HSL 44°, 76%, 93% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 2

Vanilla is #FBF4E1 in HEX — rgb(251, 244, 225), hsl(44°, 76%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 2%).

Vanilla pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 76%, 93%. 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#FBF4E1

RGB251, 244, 225

HSL44°, 76%, 93%

HSV44°, 10%, 98%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 2

Decimal16512225

CSS RGBrgb(251, 244, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 76%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Vanilla 2154-70

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

God-given 908

ΔE 0.6 · #FAF4E0

Behr

String Cheese M260-1

ΔE 0.6 · #FCF4E2

Vista Paint

Almond Sugar K-1285

ΔE 0.7 · #F9F3E1

Dulux

Cottontail SP2D1

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F3E0

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.1 · #FAF4E3

Dunn-Edwards

Damask DEW319

ΔE 1.4 · #FBF1DF

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F6F1DE

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 1.9 · #F7EFDE

PPG

Combed Cotton 1205-1

ΔE 2 · #F4F0DE

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 2.1 · #FBF8E7

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 2.7 · #F5ECD9

Valspar

Night Light 7002-19

ΔE 3.1 · #F8ECDA

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 3.3 · #F7F3E6

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.7 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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

#FBF4E1

#E0E7FB

Analogous

#FBE6E0

#FBF4E1

#F4FBE0

Triadic

#FBF4E1

#E0FBF3

#F3E0FB

Split-Complementary

#FBF4E1

#E0F4FB

#E6E0FB

Tetradic

#FBF4E1

#E0FBE6

#E0E7FB

#FBE0F4

Monochromatic

#E8C259

#F2DB9C

#FBF4E1

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#FBF4E1

#E7FBE0

#E0E7FB

#F3E0FB

Compound

#FBF4E1

#F4FBE0

#E0E7FB

#E6E0FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCF6E6

#FBF8ED

#FCFAF5

Darker

#F2D68A

#EBB31A

#8E6B0A

Saturation

#F1EFE9

#FBF3E0

#FDF4DD

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

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBF4E1

#FAF5E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBF4E1

#F5F5E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBF4E1

#FCF1F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vanilla 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

#FCE4C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBF4E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9E9E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#96ACE8

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: #FBF4E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBF4E1;

CSS Variable

--color-vanilla: #FBF4E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vanilla': '#FBF4E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBF4E1] text-[#FBF4E1]

SCSS

$vanilla: #FBF4E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBF4E1?

#FBF4E1 is Vanilla, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBF4E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vanilla?

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

What colors pair well with Vanilla?

Vanilla 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 Vanilla?

You can download Vanilla 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 Vanilla?

The hex code is #FBF4E1. In RGB it's 251, 244, 225, and in HSL it's 44°, 76%, 93%.

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