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Crescent Moon

#FEE9BE

RGB 254, 233, 190 · HSL 40°, 97%, 87% · CMYK 0, 8, 25, 0

Crescent Moon is #FEE9BE in HEX — rgb(254, 233, 190), hsl(40°, 97%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 25%, 0%).

Crescent Moon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 97%, 87%. 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#FEE9BE

RGB254, 233, 190

HSL40°, 97%, 87%

HSV40°, 25%, 100%

CMYK0, 8, 25, 0

Decimal16705982

CSS RGBrgb(254, 233, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 97%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Crescent Moon LE190-02

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Apricot DE5282

ΔE 0.8 · #FFE8BD

Benjamin Moore

Soleil AF-330

ΔE 0.9 · #FDEABE

Dulux

Sand Diamond S15G1

ΔE 1.4 · #F9E6BB

Valspar

Coconut Cream 3004-2C

ΔE 1.5 · #FDEBBE

Vista Paint

Sparkle Tint K-557

ΔE 1.7 · #FEECBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bubble 931

ΔE 1.7 · #FCEBBF

Behr

Butter Creme BIC-28

ΔE 1.9 · #FEE6B9

PPG

Creamy Custard 1204-3

ΔE 2.1 · #F9E7BF

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 2.4 · #FBEBBD

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Chiffon SW6686

ΔE 2.8 · #F5E5BC

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 3.3 · #FFF0C2

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 5.1 · #EFDBB3

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 5.2 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#FEE9BE

#BED3FE

Analogous

#FEC8BE

#FEE9BE

#F3FEBE

Triadic

#FEE9BE

#BEFEE9

#E9BEFE

Split-Complementary

#FEE9BE

#BEF3FE

#C8BEFE

Tetradic

#FEE9BE

#BEFEC8

#BED3FE

#FEBEF3

Monochromatic

#FCB527

#FDCF72

#FEE9BE

#FFF6E6

Rectangle

#FEE9BE

#D3FEBE

#BED3FE

#E9BEFE

Compound

#FEE9BE

#F3FEBE

#BED3FE

#C8BEFE

Variations

Lighter

#FEEDCB

#FCF1DB

#FBF6EC

Darker

#FFCB64

#F4A300

#8E5F00

Saturation

#E7E1D4

#FEE9BE

#FFE9BD

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEE9BE

#F8EDBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEE9BE

#EDEDC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEE9BE

#FFE3E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crescent Moon 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

#FEDBAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEE9BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBE0CE

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.

#87ABF2

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: #FEE9BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEE9BE;

CSS Variable

--color-crescent-moon: #FEE9BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crescent-moon': '#FEE9BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEE9BE] text-[#FEE9BE]

SCSS

$crescent-moon: #FEE9BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEE9BE?

#FEE9BE is Crescent Moon, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEE9BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crescent Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Crescent Moon?

Crescent Moon 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 Crescent Moon?

You can download Crescent Moon 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 Crescent Moon?

The hex code is #FEE9BE. In RGB it's 254, 233, 190, and in HSL it's 40°, 97%, 87%.

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