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Effervescent

#FBF9CF

RGB 251, 249, 207 · HSL 57°, 85%, 90% · CMYK 0, 1, 18, 2

Effervescent is #FBF9CF in HEX — rgb(251, 249, 207), hsl(57°, 85%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 18%, 2%).

Effervescent pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 85%, 90%. 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#FBF9CF

RGB251, 249, 207

HSL57°, 85%, 90%

HSV57°, 18%, 98%

CMYK0, 1, 18, 2

Decimal16513487

CSS RGBrgb(251, 249, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 85%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Effervescent P310-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Creamed Butter DE5344

ΔE 1.3 · #FFFCD3

Benjamin Moore

Lemonade 2024-60

ΔE 2.2 · #FBF5C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Pure Laughter 846

ΔE 2.5 · #FDF5CA

Vista Paint

Pure Laughter C-845

ΔE 3.1 · #FAF2C7

Dulux

Searchlight Half S17G1H

ΔE 3.3 · #F3F3CE

Valspar

Summer Smile 3006-2C

ΔE 3.3 · #F9F2CC

PPG

Banana Pudding 1212-2

ΔE 3.7 · #F4EFC3

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 4.2 · #FFF5D1

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 4.5 · #F8F1CE

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 5.4 · #F2EAC3

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 6.3 · #EBEFBD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 8.8 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 11.9 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 18.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

#FBF9CF

#D0D2FB

Analogous

#FBE3D0

#FBF9CF

#E8FBD0

Triadic

#FBF9CF

#D0FBF9

#F9D0FB

Split-Complementary

#FBF9CF

#D0E8FB

#E3D0FB

Tetradic

#FBF9CF

#D0FBE3

#D0D2FB

#FBD0E8

Monochromatic

#F0E742

#F5F089

#FBF9CF

#FDFCE7

Rectangle

#FBF9CF

#D2FBD0

#D0D2FB

#F9D0FB

Compound

#FBF9CF

#E8FBD0

#D0D2FB

#E3D0FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCFAD9

#FBFAE5

#FBFBF1

Darker

#F7F178

#F4E808

#918A02

Saturation

#ECEBDF

#FBF9D0

#FDFBCE

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

1.07:1

Fail

vs Black

19.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBF9CF

#FFF6D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBF9CF

#F9F9D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBF9CF

#FEF3F7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Effervescent 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

#FCE7B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBF9CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9ECDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#9196ED

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: #FBF9CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBF9CF;

CSS Variable

--color-effervescent: #FBF9CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'effervescent': '#FBF9CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBF9CF] text-[#FBF9CF]

SCSS

$effervescent: #FBF9CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBF9CF?

#FBF9CF is Effervescent, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBF9CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Effervescent?

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

What colors pair well with Effervescent?

Effervescent 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 Effervescent?

You can download Effervescent 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 Effervescent?

The hex code is #FBF9CF. In RGB it's 251, 249, 207, and in HSL it's 57°, 85%, 90%.

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