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Milkyway

#FCF7DE

RGB 252, 247, 222 · HSL 50°, 83%, 93% · CMYK 0, 2, 12, 1

Milkyway is #FCF7DE in HEX — rgb(252, 247, 222), hsl(50°, 83%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 1%).

Milkyway pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 83%, 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#FCF7DE

RGB252, 247, 222

HSL50°, 83%, 93%

HSV50°, 12%, 99%

CMYK0, 2, 12, 1

Decimal16578526

CSS RGBrgb(252, 247, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 83%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Milkyway 2018-70

Exact match

Behr

Social Butterfly 360A-1

ΔE 0.5 · #FCF7DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Diantha 936

ΔE 0.7 · #FCF6DC

Dunn-Edwards

Beaming Sun DE5218

ΔE 0.9 · #FFF8DF

Vista Paint

Fresh Cream C-837

ΔE 1 · #F9F5DD

Dulux

Cowardly Custard Quarter S16H1Q

ΔE 1.3 · #F8F4DA

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 1.4 · #F7F4DB

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F8DF

PPG

Soft Cream 1205-2

ΔE 2.7 · #F5EFD6

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 3.6 · #F6F1DE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.1 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 4.2 · #FBF8E7

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 4.4 · #F8EEDB

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 4.7 · #F5ECD9

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 6.6 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

#FCF7DE

#DEE3FC

Analogous

#FCE8DE

#FCF7DE

#F2FCDE

Triadic

#FCF7DE

#DEFCF7

#F7DEFC

Split-Complementary

#FCF7DE

#DEF2FC

#E8DEFC

Tetradic

#FCF7DE

#DEFCE8

#DEE3FC

#FCDEF2

Monochromatic

#EFD552

#F5E698

#FCF7DE

#FDF9E8

Rectangle

#FCF7DE

#E3FCDE

#DEE3FC

#F7DEFC

Compound

#FCF7DE

#F2FCDE

#DEE3FC

#E8DEFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDF9E5

#FCF9ED

#FCFBF5

Darker

#F7E485

#F4CE11

#947C03

Saturation

#F2F0E9

#FCF7DE

#FDF8DD

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF7DE

#FDF7DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF7DE

#F8F8E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF7DE

#FEF3F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Milkyway 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

#FCE6C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF7DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAEBE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#92A1EC

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: #FCF7DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF7DE;

CSS Variable

--color-milkyway: #FCF7DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'milkyway': '#FCF7DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF7DE] text-[#FCF7DE]

SCSS

$milkyway: #FCF7DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF7DE?

#FCF7DE is Milkyway, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF7DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Milkyway?

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

What colors pair well with Milkyway?

Milkyway 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 Milkyway?

You can download Milkyway 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 Milkyway?

The hex code is #FCF7DE. In RGB it's 252, 247, 222, and in HSL it's 50°, 83%, 93%.

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