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Cancun Sand

#FCF2DD

RGB 252, 242, 221 · HSL 41°, 84%, 93% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 1

Cancun Sand is #FCF2DD in HEX — rgb(252, 242, 221), hsl(41°, 84%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 1%).

Cancun Sand pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 84%, 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#FCF2DD

RGB252, 242, 221

HSL41°, 84%, 93%

HSV41°, 12%, 99%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 1

Decimal16577245

CSS RGBrgb(252, 242, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 84%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cancun Sand 310E-1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fine 2156-70

ΔE 0.7 · #FCF3DD

Dunn-Edwards

Lily DEW327

ΔE 0.7 · #FAF0DB

Dulux

Vanilla Frost Quarter S11H1Q

ΔE 0.8 · #FAF2DD

Vista Paint

Magnolia Bloom K-542

ΔE 1 · #F9F0DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Marshmallow Fluff 930

ΔE 1.6 · #F9F3DD

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 1.7 · #F8EEDB

Kilz

Country White LJ180

ΔE 2.1 · #F7ECD8

Valspar

Saffron Ivory 7003-21

ΔE 2.2 · #F9F1D8

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2.4 · #F9EFD6

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 2.4 · #F5ECD9

PPG

Lotus Flower 1206-1

ΔE 2.6 · #F4F0DA

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.6 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 3.7 · #FBF8E7

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 4.4 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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

#FCF2DD

#DEE8FC

Analogous

#FCE4DE

#FCF2DD

#F7FCDE

Triadic

#FCF2DD

#DEFCF3

#F3DEFC

Split-Complementary

#FCF2DD

#DEF7FC

#E4DEFC

Tetradic

#FCF2DD

#DEFCE4

#DEE8FC

#FCDEF7

Monochromatic

#F0BE51

#F6D898

#FCF2DD

#FDF6E8

Rectangle

#FCF2DD

#E8FCDE

#DEE8FC

#F3DEFC

Compound

#FCF2DD

#F7FCDE

#DEE8FC

#E4DEFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDF5E5

#FCF7ED

#FCFAF5

Darker

#F7D384

#F6AD0F

#956703

Saturation

#F2EFE9

#FCF3DE

#FEF3DD

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF2DD

#F9F4DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF2DD

#F4F4E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF2DD

#FDEFF1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cancun Sand 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

#FCE2C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF2DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE7E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#92AFED

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: #FCF2DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF2DD;

CSS Variable

--color-cancun-sand: #FCF2DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cancun-sand': '#FCF2DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF2DD] text-[#FCF2DD]

SCSS

$cancun-sand: #FCF2DD;

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#FCF3DE · ΔE 0.5

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#FBF2DC · ΔE 0.6

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#FCF4DE · ΔE 1.0

Butterfield

#F8F0DC · ΔE 1.2

Ivory Tusk

#F8F1DD · ΔE 1.3

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#FAF3E0 · ΔE 1.5

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#F7EFDC · ΔE 1.7

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#F7EEDB · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF2DD?

#FCF2DD is Cancun Sand, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF2DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cancun Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Cancun Sand?

Cancun Sand 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 Cancun Sand?

You can download Cancun Sand 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 Cancun Sand?

The hex code is #FCF2DD. In RGB it's 252, 242, 221, and in HSL it's 41°, 84%, 93%.

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