YELLOWS

Unbleached

#FBFAF5

RGB 251, 250, 245 · HSL 50°, 43%, 97% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 2

Unbleached is #FBFAF5 in HEX — rgb(251, 250, 245), hsl(50°, 43%, 97%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 2%).

Unbleached pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 43%, 97%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#FBFAF5

RGB251, 250, 245

HSL50°, 43%, 97%

HSV50°, 2%, 98%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 2

Decimal16513781

CSS RGBrgb(251, 250, 245)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 43%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Crystal Cut PR-W13

ΔE 0.4 · #FBF9F4

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 1 · #FBF8F4

Dulux

Vivid White™ SW1G1

ΔE 1.2 · #F7F8F4

Dunn-Edwards

Cool December DEW383

ΔE 1.2 · #FDFBF8

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 1.3 · #F7F7F1

Benjamin Moore

Chantilly 2121-70

ΔE 1.6 · #F5F7F2

Valspar

Ultra White 7006-24

ΔE 1.7 · #F6F7F4

Kilz

Ultra Bright White TB-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F6F8F5

Colorhouse

Imagine .01 Imagine-01

ΔE 1.9 · #F8FAF8

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 2.5 · #F8F6ED

Vista Paint

Cream Pie K-1311

ΔE 2.7 · #F7F5EC

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 2.9 · #F6F6F6

PPG

Delicate White 1001-1

ΔE 3 · #F1F2EE

IKEA

IKEA004 4

ΔE 3.1 · #F7F2EB

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 3.7 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.7 · #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 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

#FBFAF5

#F4F5FB

Analogous

#FBF6F4

#FBFAF5

#F8FBF4

Triadic

#FBFAF5

#F4FBFA

#FAF4FB

Split-Complementary

#FBFAF5

#F4F8FB

#F6F4FB

Tetradic

#FBFAF5

#F4FBF6

#F4F5FB

#FBF4F8

Monochromatic

#CFC387

#E5DEBD

#FBFAF5

#F8F6ED

Rectangle

#FBFAF5

#F5FBF4

#F4F5FB

#FAF4FB

Compound

#FBFAF5

#F8FBF4

#F4F5FB

#F6F4FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCFBF6

#FCFCF9

#FDFDFC

Darker

#E0D7AC

#C0AE50

#766928

Saturation

#F8F8F6

#FBFAF4

#FDFBF2

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

20.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBFAF5

#FBFAF6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBFAF5

#FAFAF6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBFAF5

#FBF9FA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Unbleached 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

#FCE8D3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBFAF5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9EDF7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#A8B0D7

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: #FBFAF5;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBFAF5;

CSS Variable

--color-unbleached: #FBFAF5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'unbleached': '#FBFAF5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBFAF5] text-[#FBFAF5]

SCSS

$unbleached: #FBFAF5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBFAF5?

#FBFAF5 is Unbleached, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBFAF5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Unbleached?

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

What colors pair well with Unbleached?

Unbleached 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 Unbleached?

You can download Unbleached 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 Unbleached?

The hex code is #FBFAF5. In RGB it's 251, 250, 245, and in HSL it's 50°, 43%, 97%.

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