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Whisper

#FDFAF1

RGB 253, 250, 241 · HSL 45°, 75%, 97% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 1

Whisper is #FDFAF1 in HEX — rgb(253, 250, 241), hsl(45°, 75%, 97%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 1%).

Whisper pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 75%, 97%. 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#FDFAF1

RGB253, 250, 241

HSL45°, 75%, 97%

HSV45°, 5%, 99%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 1

Decimal16644849

CSS RGBrgb(253, 250, 241)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 75%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper DEW340

Exact match

Behr

Sleek White OR-W15

ΔE 0.3 · #FCF9F0

Hallman-Lindsay

Sugar Dust 11

ΔE 1.5 · #F8F6ED

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 2148-70

ΔE 1.6 · #F8F6EC

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 1.6 · #F8F6EC

Vista Paint

Sugar Dust C-10

ΔE 1.8 · #F8F5EB

Dulux

Fair Bianca Half SW1F1

ΔE 1.9 · #F7F5EB

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 2.1 · #F8F8EC

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F7F1

Colorhouse

Imagine .02 Imagine-02

ΔE 2.2 · #FAFDF4

IKEA

IKEA009 9

ΔE 2.5 · #F8F3E9

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 2.6 · #FBF8F4

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 3.2 · #F7F5E7

PPG

Crumb Cookie 18-01

ΔE 3.6 · #F2F0E6

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.7 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

96/100

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

#FDFAF1

#F2F4FD

Analogous

#FDF4F2

#FDFAF1

#FAFDF2

Triadic

#FDFAF1

#F2FDFA

#FAF2FD

Split-Complementary

#FDFAF1

#F2FAFD

#F4F2FD

Tetradic

#FDFAF1

#F2FDF4

#F2F4FD

#FDF2FA

Monochromatic

#EACA6C

#F4E2AF

#FDFAF1

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#FDFAF1

#F4FDF2

#F2F4FD

#FAF2FD

Compound

#FDFAF1

#FAFDF2

#F2F4FD

#F4F2FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDFBF4

#FDFCF7

#FEFDFB

Darker

#F3DC99

#EAB926

#93710B

Saturation

#F9F8F6

#FDFAF2

#FEFBF1

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

1.04:1

Fail

vs Black

20.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDFAF1

#FDFAF2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDFAF1

#FBFBF2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDFAF1

#FEF9FA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Whisper 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

#FDE8D0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDFAF1

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAEDF4

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.

#97ABE8

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: #FDFAF1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDFAF1;

CSS Variable

--color-whisper: #FDFAF1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisper': '#FDFAF1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDFAF1] text-[#FDFAF1]

SCSS

$whisper: #FDFAF1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDFAF1?

#FDFAF1 is Whisper, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDFAF1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whisper?

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

What colors pair well with Whisper?

Whisper 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 Whisper?

You can download Whisper 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 Whisper?

The hex code is #FDFAF1. In RGB it's 253, 250, 241, and in HSL it's 45°, 75%, 97%.

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