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Camembert

#FCF7E4

RGB 252, 247, 228 · HSL 47°, 80%, 94% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 1

Camembert is #FCF7E4 in HEX — rgb(252, 247, 228), hsl(47°, 80%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 1%).

Camembert pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 80%, 94%. 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#FCF7E4

RGB252, 247, 228

HSL47°, 80%, 94%

HSV47°, 10%, 99%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 1

Decimal16578532

CSS RGBrgb(252, 247, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 80%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Camembert W-D-210

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Narcissus 957

ΔE 0.7 · #FAF5E2

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Frosting DE5189

ΔE 1 · #FFF8E4

Benjamin Moore

Vanilla 2154-70

ΔE 1.2 · #FBF4E1

Dulux

Napkin White SP2C1

ΔE 1.2 · #F8F6E3

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 1.3 · #FBF8E7

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.4 · #FAF4E3

Vista Paint

Almond Sugar K-1285

ΔE 1.4 · #F9F3E1

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 2.1 · #F6F1DE

PPG

Combed Cotton 1205-1

ΔE 2.6 · #F4F0DE

IKEA

IKEA015 IKEA5 15-ikea-5

ΔE 2.9 · #F8F7E9

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 2.9 · #F7EFDE

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2.9 · #F7F5E7

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 3.2 · #F7F1E3

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 4 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

#FCF7E4

#E3E9FC

Analogous

#FCEAE3

#FCF7E4

#F5FCE3

Triadic

#FCF7E4

#E3FCF7

#F7E3FC

Split-Complementary

#FCF7E4

#E3F5FC

#EAE3FC

Tetradic

#FCF7E4

#E3FCEA

#E3E9FC

#FCE3F5

Monochromatic

#EDCD5A

#F4E29F

#FCF7E4

#FCF8E8

Rectangle

#FCF7E4

#E9FCE3

#E3E9FC

#F7E3FC

Compound

#FCF7E4

#F5FCE3

#E3E9FC

#EAE3FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDF8E9

#FCF9F0

#FDFBF7

Darker

#F5DE8B

#F0C117

#937506

Saturation

#F3F2EC

#FCF7E3

#FDF8E2

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

1.07:1

Fail

vs Black

19.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF7E4

#FCF7E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF7E4

#F8F8E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF7E4

#FDF4F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Camembert 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

#FCE6C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF7E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAEBEA

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.

#94A7EB

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: #FCF7E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF7E4;

CSS Variable

--color-camembert: #FCF7E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'camembert': '#FCF7E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF7E4] text-[#FCF7E4]

SCSS

$camembert: #FCF7E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF7E4?

#FCF7E4 is Camembert, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF7E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Camembert?

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

What colors pair well with Camembert?

Camembert 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 Camembert?

You can download Camembert 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 Camembert?

The hex code is #FCF7E4. In RGB it's 252, 247, 228, and in HSL it's 47°, 80%, 94%.

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