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Cancun

#FDF4DF

RGB 253, 244, 223 · HSL 42°, 88%, 93% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 1

Cancun is #FDF4DF in HEX — rgb(253, 244, 223), hsl(42°, 88%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 1%).

Cancun pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 88%, 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#FDF4DF

RGB253, 244, 223

HSL42°, 88%, 93%

HSV42°, 12%, 99%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 1

Decimal16643295

CSS RGBrgb(253, 244, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 88%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cancun 2016-70

Exact match

Behr

Cancun Sand 310E-1

ΔE 0.7 · #FCF2DD

Dulux

Vanilla Frost Quarter S11H1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #FAF2DD

Vista Paint

Vanilla View K-567

ΔE 1.2 · #F9F2DC

Hallman-Lindsay

God-given 908

ΔE 1.2 · #FAF4E0

Dunn-Edwards

Stellar Light DE5231

ΔE 1.3 · #FFF4DD

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F6F1DE

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 2.2 · #F8EEDB

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.3 · #FAF4E3

Valspar

Saffron Ivory 7003-21

ΔE 2.4 · #F9F1D8

PPG

Lotus Flower 1206-1

ΔE 2.6 · #F4F0DA

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2.8 · #F9EFD6

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 2.9 · #F5ECD9

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 3.2 · #FBF8E7

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 4.7 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FDF4DF

#DDE7FD

Analogous

#FDE4DD

#FDF4DF

#F7FDDD

Triadic

#FDF4DF

#DDFDF3

#F3DDFD

Split-Complementary

#FDF4DF

#DDF7FD

#E4DDFD

Tetradic

#FDF4DF

#DDFDE4

#DDE7FD

#FDDDF7

Monochromatic

#F4C24E

#F8DB96

#FDF4DF

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#FDF4DF

#E7FDDD

#DDE7FD

#F3DDFD

Compound

#FDF4DF

#F7FDDD

#DDE7FD

#E4DDFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDF6E4

#FCF7EC

#FDFAF5

Darker

#FAD681

#FBB30A

#986A00

Saturation

#F2EFE8

#FDF3DD

#FEF4DC

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDF4DF

#FBF5E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDF4DF

#F6F6E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDF4DF

#FEF1F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cancun 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

#FDE4C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDF4DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE9E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#90ACEF

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: #FDF4DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDF4DF;

CSS Variable

--color-cancun: #FDF4DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cancun': '#FDF4DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDF4DF] text-[#FDF4DF]

SCSS

$cancun: #FDF4DF;

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#FCF3DE · ΔE 0.3

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#FCF4DE · ΔE 0.6

Fine China

#FBF2DC · ΔE 0.9

Vanilla Ice Cream

#FAF3E0 · ΔE 1.3

Ivory Tusk

#F8F1DD · ΔE 1.5

Butterfield

#F8F0DC · ΔE 1.6

Cotton Tail

#FBF4DC · ΔE 1.7

Sugar Cookie

#F9F2E0 · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDF4DF?

#FDF4DF is Cancun, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDF4DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cancun?

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

What colors pair well with Cancun?

Cancun 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 Cancun?

You can download Cancun 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 Cancun?

The hex code is #FDF4DF. In RGB it's 253, 244, 223, and in HSL it's 42°, 88%, 93%.

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