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Downy

#FDF5D3

RGB 253, 245, 211 · HSL 49°, 91%, 91% · CMYK 0, 3, 17, 1

Downy is #FDF5D3 in HEX — rgb(253, 245, 211), hsl(49°, 91%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 17%, 1%).

Downy pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 91%, 91%. 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#FDF5D3

RGB253, 245, 211

HSL49°, 91%, 91%

HSV49°, 17%, 99%

CMYK0, 3, 17, 1

Decimal16643539

CSS RGBrgb(253, 245, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 91%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Downy 350C-1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Tint 803

ΔE 0.7 · #FBF4D3

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Rays DE5350

ΔE 1.1 · #FFF8D5

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 1.3 · #FFF5D1

Vista Paint

Yuma Sand K-486

ΔE 1.3 · #F9F2CF

Benjamin Moore

Counting 282

ΔE 1.5 · #F8F1CF

Dulux

Cowardly Custard Half S16H1H

ΔE 1.5 · #FAF2CE

Valspar

Summer Moon 3008-2C

ΔE 1.6 · #FAF1D1

Kilz

Moonbeam LE210-01

ΔE 1.6 · #F8F1CE

PPG

Silk Sails 1206-2

ΔE 2.5 · #F6EECD

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 4 · #F3EAC6

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 4.9 · #F9EFD6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.9 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 5.4 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 8.8 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 15 · #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 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

#FDF5D3

#D3DBFD

Analogous

#FDE0D3

#FDF5D3

#F0FDD3

Triadic

#FDF5D3

#D3FDF5

#F5D3FD

Split-Complementary

#FDF5D3

#D3F0FD

#E0D3FD

Tetradic

#FDF5D3

#D3FDE0

#D3DBFD

#FDD3F0

Monochromatic

#F6D541

#F9E58A

#FDF5D3

#FEFAE7

Rectangle

#FDF5D3

#DBFDD3

#D3DBFD

#F5D3FD

Compound

#FDF5D3

#F0FDD3

#D3DBFD

#E0D3FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDF7DC

#FCF8E7

#FCFAF2

Darker

#FCE477

#FFD000

#957900

Saturation

#EEECE2

#FDF5D3

#FEF6D2

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

#FDF5D3

#FDF5D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDF5D3

#F6F6D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDF5D3

#FFF0F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Downy 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

#FDE4B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDF5D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE9DE

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.

#8EA0F1

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: #FDF5D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDF5D3;

CSS Variable

--color-downy: #FDF5D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'downy': '#FDF5D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDF5D3] text-[#FDF5D3]

SCSS

$downy: #FDF5D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDF5D3?

#FDF5D3 is Downy, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDF5D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Downy?

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

What colors pair well with Downy?

Downy 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 Downy?

You can download Downy 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 Downy?

The hex code is #FDF5D3. In RGB it's 253, 245, 211, and in HSL it's 49°, 91%, 91%.

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