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Paper Tiger

#FDF1AF

RGB 253, 241, 175 · HSL 51°, 95%, 84% · CMYK 0, 5, 31, 1

Paper Tiger is #FDF1AF in HEX — rgb(253, 241, 175), hsl(51°, 95%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 31%, 1%).

Paper Tiger pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 95%, 84%. 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#FDF1AF
RGB253, 241, 175
HSL51°, 95%, 84%
HSV51°, 31%, 99%
CMYK0, 5, 31, 1
Decimal16642479
CSS RGBrgb(253, 241, 175)
CSS HSLhsl(51, 95%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sun 352

ΔE 1.5 · #F9EDAA

Dulux

Paper Tiger S17H2

ΔE 2 · #FDEEAF

Vista Paint

Rise and Shine K-468

ΔE 2.3 · #FAF2B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 2.5 · #F8ECAE

Behr

Sweet Corn 370C-3

ΔE 2.6 · #F5EBA7

PPG

Golden Straw 1213-4

ΔE 2.7 · #F5EDAE

Valspar

Pineapple Cream 3008-4A

ΔE 3.1 · #F8E9AA

Dunn-Edwards

Afterglow DE5345

ΔE 3.3 · #FFF6B9

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 5.3 · #F6E3A1

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 6 · #ECEBAF

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 6.3 · #E8E1A1

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 6.3 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 6.3 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.8 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.8 · #FDED98

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 18.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#FDF1AF
#AFBBFD

Analogous

#FDCBAF
#FDF1AF
#E2FDAF

Triadic

#FDF1AF
#AFFDF1
#F1AFFD

Split-Complementary

#FDF1AF
#AFE2FD
#CBAFFD

Tetradic

#FDF1AF
#AFFDCB
#AFBBFD
#FDAFE2

Monochromatic

#F9D81A
#FBE565
#FDF1AF
#FEFBE6
#FEFBE6

Rectangle

#FDF1AF
#BBFDAF
#AFBBFD
#F1AFFD

Compound

#FDF1AF
#E2FDAF
#AFBBFD
#CBAFFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDF4BF
#FAF4D3
#FAF7E7

Darker

#FFE658
#ECC800
#897500

Saturation

#E2DECB
#FDF1AF
#FEF2AE

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)

Aa

vs White

1.14:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

18.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDF1AF
#FEF0B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDF1AF
#F3F3B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDF1AF
#FFE8EE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Paper Tiger 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

#FDE19E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDF1AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE6C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#7C8DF0

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

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: #FDF1AF;
CSS — background 
background-color: #FDF1AF;
CSS Variable 
--color-paper-tiger: #FDF1AF;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'paper-tiger': '#FDF1AF' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#FDF1AF] text-[#FDF1AF]
SCSS 
$paper-tiger: #FDF1AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDF1AF?

#FDF1AF is Paper Tiger, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDF1AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paper Tiger?

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

What colors pair well with Paper Tiger?

Paper Tiger 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 Paper Tiger?

You can download Paper Tiger 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 Paper Tiger?

The hex code is #FDF1AF. In RGB it's 253, 241, 175, and in HSL it's 51°, 95%, 84%.

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