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Sleek White

#FCF9F0

RGB 252, 249, 240 · HSL 45°, 67%, 96% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 1

Sleek White is #FCF9F0 in HEX — rgb(252, 249, 240), hsl(45°, 67%, 96%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 1%).

Sleek White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 67%, 96%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#FCF9F0

RGB252, 249, 240

HSL45°, 67%, 96%

HSV45°, 5%, 99%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 1

Decimal16579056

CSS RGBrgb(252, 249, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 67%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sleek White OR-W15

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper DEW340

ΔE 0.3 · #FDFAF1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 1.2 · #F8F6ED

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 1.3 · #F8F6EC

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 2148-70

ΔE 1.3 · #F8F6EC

Vista Paint

Cream Pie K-1311

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F5EC

Dulux

Fair Bianca Half SW1F1

ΔE 1.6 · #F7F5EB

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 2 · #F8F8EC

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 2 · #F7F7F1

IKEA

IKEA009 9

ΔE 2.2 · #F8F3E9

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F3E8

Colorhouse

Imagine .02 Imagine-02

ΔE 2.3 · #FAFDF4

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 3 · #F7F5E7

PPG

Crumb Cookie 18-01

ΔE 3.3 · #F2F0E6

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.6 · #FAF4E3

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

#FCF9F0

#EEF1FC

Analogous

#FCF1EE

#FCF9F0

#F8FCEE

Triadic

#FCF9F0

#EEFCF8

#F8EEFC

Split-Complementary

#FCF9F0

#EEF8FC

#F1EEFC

Tetradic

#FCF9F0

#EEFCF1

#EEF1FC

#FCEEF8

Monochromatic

#E2C56E

#EFDFAE

#FCF9F0

#FBF7EA

Rectangle

#FCF9F0

#F1FCEE

#EEF1FC

#F8EEFC

Compound

#FCF9F0

#F8FCEE

#EEF1FC

#F1EEFC

Variations

Lighter

#FCFAF1

#FCFBF5

#FDFCFA

Darker

#EDD99A

#DFB32E

#8B6D12

Saturation

#F7F6F3

#FCF8EE

#FDF9EC

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

19.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF9F0

#FCF9F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF9F0

#FAFAF1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF9F0

#FDF8F9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sleek White 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

#FCE7CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF9F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAECF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#9BADE4

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: #FCF9F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF9F0;

CSS Variable

--color-sleek-white: #FCF9F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sleek-white': '#FCF9F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF9F0] text-[#FCF9F0]

SCSS

$sleek-white: #FCF9F0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF9F0?

#FCF9F0 is Sleek White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF9F0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sleek White?

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

What colors pair well with Sleek White?

Sleek White 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 Sleek White?

You can download Sleek White 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 Sleek White?

The hex code is #FCF9F0. In RGB it's 252, 249, 240, and in HSL it's 45°, 67%, 96%.

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