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Pale

#FCF8DC

RGB 252, 248, 220 · HSL 52°, 84%, 93% · CMYK 0, 2, 13, 1

Pale is #FCF8DC in HEX — rgb(252, 248, 220), hsl(52°, 84%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 13%, 1%).

Pale pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 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#FCF8DC

RGB252, 248, 220

HSL52°, 84%, 93%

HSV52°, 13%, 99%

CMYK0, 2, 13, 1

Decimal16578780

CSS RGBrgb(252, 248, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 84%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2021-70

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Light Mist DE5476

ΔE 0.5 · #FCF7DB

Dulux

Lyonnaise SP2F1

ΔE 1 · #F9F6DB

Behr

Canyon Cloud W-D-410

ΔE 1 · #FCF8DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Diantha 936

ΔE 1.3 · #FCF6DC

Vista Paint

Shining Bright K-478

ΔE 1.4 · #F8F4D8

Valspar

Enlightenment 3003-2C

ΔE 1.5 · #F8F4D7

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 2.4 · #F7F8DF

PPG

Good Graces 1211-1

ΔE 3 · #F3F0D6

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 4.5 · #F8F1CE

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 4.8 · #FFF5D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.9 · #EEEACD

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 5.3 · #F5EACC

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 6 · #FDEDD7

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 8 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.2 · #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

#FCF8DC

#DEE2FC

Analogous

#FCE9DE

#FCF8DC

#F1FCDE

Triadic

#FCF8DC

#DEFCF8

#F8DEFC

Split-Complementary

#FCF8DC

#DEF1FC

#E9DEFC

Tetradic

#FCF8DC

#DEFCE9

#DEE2FC

#FCDEF1

Monochromatic

#F0DB51

#F6E998

#FCF8DC

#FDFAE8

Rectangle

#FCF8DC

#E2FCDE

#DEE2FC

#F8DEFC

Compound

#FCF8DC

#F1FCDE

#DEE2FC

#E9DEFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDFAE5

#FCFAED

#FCFBF5

Darker

#F7E884

#F6D70F

#958203

Saturation

#F2F0E9

#FCF8DE

#FEF9DD

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

19.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF8DC

#FEF7DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF8DC

#F9F9E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF8DC

#FEF4F7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale 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

#FCE7C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF8DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAECE4

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.

#929EED

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: #FCF8DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF8DC;

CSS Variable

--color-pale: #FCF8DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale': '#FCF8DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF8DC] text-[#FCF8DC]

SCSS

$pale: #FCF8DC;

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#FBF7DB · ΔE 0.3

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#FAF7DC · ΔE 0.7

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#FBF6DB · ΔE 0.9

Yellow Freeze

#FBF7DD · ΔE 1.0

Milkyway

#FBF6DD · ΔE 1.6

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#F7F8DB · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF8DC?

#FCF8DC is Pale, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF8DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale?

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

What colors pair well with Pale?

Pale 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 Pale?

You can download Pale 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 Pale?

The hex code is #FCF8DC. In RGB it's 252, 248, 220, and in HSL it's 52°, 84%, 93%.

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