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Crystal Cut

#FBF9F4

RGB 251, 249, 244 · HSL 43°, 47%, 97% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 2

Crystal Cut is #FBF9F4 in HEX — rgb(251, 249, 244), hsl(43°, 47%, 97%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 2%).

Crystal Cut pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 47%, 97%. 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#FBF9F4

RGB251, 249, 244

HSL43°, 47%, 97%

HSV43°, 3%, 98%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 2

Decimal16513524

CSS RGBrgb(251, 249, 244)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 47%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Crystal Cut PR-W13

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 0.7 · #FBF8F4

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 1.2 · #F7F7F1

Dulux

Southern Alps NZ9H1

ΔE 1.3 · #F7F8F4

Dunn-Edwards

Cool December DEW383

ΔE 1.3 · #FDFBF8

Benjamin Moore

Chantilly 2121-70

ΔE 1.7 · #F5F7F2

Valspar

Ultra White 7006-24

ΔE 1.7 · #F6F7F4

Kilz

Ultra Bright White TB-01

ΔE 1.8 · #F6F8F5

Colorhouse

Imagine .01 Imagine-01

ΔE 2.1 · #F8FAF8

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 2.3 · #F8F6ED

Vista Paint

Cream Pie K-1311

ΔE 2.5 · #F7F5EC

IKEA

IKEA004 4

ΔE 2.7 · #F7F2EB

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 2.8 · #F6F6F6

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 2.9 · #F1F2EE

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 3.7 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

95/100

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

#FBF9F4

#F4F6FB

Analogous

#FBF5F4

#FBF9F4

#F9FBF4

Triadic

#FBF9F4

#F4FBF9

#F9F4FB

Split-Complementary

#FBF9F4

#F4F9FB

#F5F4FB

Tetradic

#FBF9F4

#F4FBF5

#F4F6FB

#FBF4F9

Monochromatic

#D2BC83

#E7DABC

#FBF9F4

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#FBF9F4

#F6FBF4

#F4F6FB

#F9F4FB

Compound

#FBF9F4

#F9FBF4

#F4F6FB

#F5F4FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCFAF6

#FCFBF9

#FDFDFB

Darker

#E2D2AA

#C6A34B

#7A6224

Saturation

#F8F8F6

#FBF9F4

#FDFAF2

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

1.05:1

Fail

vs Black

19.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBF9F4

#FBF9F5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

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Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBF9F4

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crystal Cut 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

#FCE7D2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBF9F4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9ECF6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#A6B4D9

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: #FBF9F4;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBF9F4;

CSS Variable

--color-crystal-cut: #FBF9F4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crystal-cut': '#FBF9F4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBF9F4] text-[#FBF9F4]

SCSS

$crystal-cut: #FBF9F4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBF9F4?

#FBF9F4 is Crystal Cut, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBF9F4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crystal Cut?

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

What colors pair well with Crystal Cut?

Crystal Cut 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 Crystal Cut?

You can download Crystal Cut 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 Crystal Cut?

The hex code is #FBF9F4. In RGB it's 251, 249, 244, and in HSL it's 43°, 47%, 97%.

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