YELLOWS

Powdered Snow

#FBF9EF

RGB 251, 249, 239 · HSL 50°, 60%, 96% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 2

Powdered Snow is #FBF9EF in HEX — rgb(251, 249, 239), hsl(50°, 60%, 96%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 2%).

Powdered Snow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 60%, 96%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#FBF9EF

RGB251, 249, 239

HSL50°, 60%, 96%

HSV50°, 5%, 98%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 2

Decimal16513519

CSS RGBrgb(251, 249, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 60%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Powdered Snow W-D-700

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

White Heat DEW338

ΔE 0.7 · #FDF9EF

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 1 · #F8F6EC

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 2148-70

ΔE 1 · #F8F6EC

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 1.1 · #F8F6ED

Dulux

Fair Bianca Half SW1F1

ΔE 1.4 · #F7F5EB

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 1.4 · #F8F8EC

Vista Paint

Sugar Dust C-10

ΔE 1.4 · #F8F5EB

Colorhouse

Imagine .02 Imagine-02

ΔE 2.1 · #FAFDF4

IKEA

IKEA009 9

ΔE 2.2 · #F8F3E9

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F3E8

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F7F1

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2.5 · #F7F5E7

PPG

Clear Yellow 1215-1

ΔE 3.1 · #F1F1E6

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.2 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

94/100

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

#FBF9EF

#EFF1FB

Analogous

#FBF3EF

#FBF9EF

#F7FBEF

Triadic

#FBF9EF

#EFFBF9

#F9EFFB

Split-Complementary

#FBF9EF

#EFF7FB

#F3EFFB

Tetradic

#FBF9EF

#EFFBF3

#EFF1FB

#FBEFF7

Monochromatic

#DCCB74

#ECE2B1

#FBF9EF

#FAF7EB

Rectangle

#FBF9EF

#F1FBEF

#EFF1FB

#F9EFFB

Compound

#FBF9EF

#F7FBEF

#EFF1FB

#F3EFFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCFAF2

#FCFBF6

#FDFCFA

Darker

#E9DD9F

#D6BC37

#847218

Saturation

#F7F6F3

#FBF9EF

#FDFAED

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

1.06:1

Fail

vs Black

19.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBF9EF

#FBF9F0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBF9EF

#F9F9F0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBF9EF

#FCF7F9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Powdered Snow 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

#FCE7CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBF9EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9ECF3

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.

#9FAAE0

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: #FBF9EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBF9EF;

CSS Variable

--color-powdered-snow: #FBF9EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powdered-snow': '#FBF9EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBF9EF] text-[#FBF9EF]

SCSS

$powdered-snow: #FBF9EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBF9EF?

#FBF9EF is Powdered Snow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBF9EF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powdered Snow?

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

What colors pair well with Powdered Snow?

Powdered Snow 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 Powdered Snow?

You can download Powdered Snow 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 Powdered Snow?

The hex code is #FBF9EF. In RGB it's 251, 249, 239, and in HSL it's 50°, 60%, 96%.

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