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Antique China

#FDF6E7

RGB 253, 246, 231 · HSL 41°, 85%, 95% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 1

Antique China is #FDF6E7 in HEX — rgb(253, 246, 231), hsl(41°, 85%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 1%).

Antique China pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 85%, 95%. 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#FDF6E7

RGB253, 246, 231

HSL41°, 85%, 95%

HSV41°, 9%, 99%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 1

Decimal16643815

CSS RGBrgb(253, 246, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 85%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique China DE5490

Exact match

Behr

Sweet Coconut Milk M230-1

ΔE 0.6 · #FCF5E5

Benjamin Moore

Cream 2158-70

ΔE 0.9 · #FBF4E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Whiskers 985

ΔE 1.2 · #FCF3E5

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.4 · #FAF4E3

Vista Paint

Whiskers C-984

ΔE 1.5 · #FAF2E2

Dulux

Fair Bianca SP2B1

ΔE 1.7 · #F8F3E6

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 1.8 · #FBF8E7

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.9 · #F7F1E3

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 1.9 · #F7F3E6

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2 · #F7F5E7

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 2.2 · #F6F0E2

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 2.4 · #F5F0E2

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 2.5 · #F7EFDF

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 3 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.9 · #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 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

#FDF6E7

#E7EEFD

Analogous

#FDEBE7

#FDF6E7

#F9FDE7

Triadic

#FDF6E7

#E7FDF6

#F6E7FD

Split-Complementary

#FDF6E7

#E7F9FD

#EBE7FD

Tetradic

#FDF6E7

#E7FDEB

#E7EEFD

#FDE7F9

Monochromatic

#F2C25A

#F7DCA1

#FDF6E7

Rectangle

#FDF6E7

#EEFDE7

#E7EEFD

#F6E7FD

Compound

#FDF6E7

#F9FDE7

#E7EEFD

#EBE7FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDF8EC

#FDF9F2

#FDFCF8

Darker

#F8D68B

#F7AF13

#996902

Saturation

#F6F3EF

#FDF6E7

#FEF7E6

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDF6E7

#FBF7E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDF6E7

#F7F7E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDF6E7

#FEF4F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Antique China 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

#FDE5C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDF6E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAEAED

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.

#91AEED

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: #FDF6E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDF6E7;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-china: #FDF6E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-china': '#FDF6E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDF6E7] text-[#FDF6E7]

SCSS

$antique-china: #FDF6E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDF6E7?

#FDF6E7 is Antique China, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDF6E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique China?

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

What colors pair well with Antique China?

Antique China 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 Antique China?

You can download Antique China 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 Antique China?

The hex code is #FDF6E7. In RGB it's 253, 246, 231, and in HSL it's 41°, 85%, 95%.

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