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Sprout .04

#FEF2C2

RGB 254, 242, 194 · HSL 48°, 97%, 88% · CMYK 0, 5, 24, 0

Sprout .04 is #FEF2C2 in HEX — rgb(254, 242, 194), hsl(48°, 97%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 24%, 0%).

Sprout .04 pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 97%, 88%. 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#FEF2C2

RGB254, 242, 194

HSL48°, 97%, 88%

HSV48°, 24%, 100%

CMYK0, 5, 24, 0

Decimal16708290

CSS RGBrgb(254, 242, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 97%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Sprout .04 Sprout-04

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Corn DE5303

ΔE 0.4 · #FFF2C2

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2019-60

ΔE 0.6 · #FFF3C4

Vista Paint

Sundrenched K-517

ΔE 0.7 · #FCF0C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterball 839

ΔE 0.7 · #FFF4C4

Dulux

Seduction S17H1

ΔE 1 · #FBF0BF

Kilz

Sticky Note LE220-01

ΔE 1 · #FBEFBF

Behr

Rich Cream 340A-2

ΔE 1.6 · #F9EEBD

Valspar

Cuddle 3005-4B

ΔE 2.4 · #F9EBBB

PPG

Joyful 1107-2

ΔE 2.5 · #F6EEC0

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 2.7 · #FBEBBD

Sherwin-Williams

Icy Lemonade SW1667

ΔE 4.8 · #F4E8B2

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.5 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 7.6 · #EADFB7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#FEF2C2

#C3CFFE

Analogous

#FED5C3

#FEF2C2

#ECFEC3

Triadic

#FEF2C2

#C3FEF2

#F2C3FE

Split-Complementary

#FEF2C2

#C3ECFE

#D5C3FE

Tetradic

#FEF2C2

#C3FED5

#C3CFFE

#FEC3EC

Monochromatic

#FCD22C

#FDE277

#FEF2C2

#FFFAE6

Rectangle

#FEF2C2

#CFFEC3

#C3CFFE

#F2C3FE

Compound

#FEF2C2

#ECFEC3

#C3CFFE

#D5C3FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEF5CF

#FCF6DE

#FCF9ED

Darker

#FFE168

#F7C500

#907300

Saturation

#E9E6D7

#FEF2C3

#FFF2C2

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEF2C2

#FDF2C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEF2C2

#F4F4C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEF2C2

#FFEBF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sprout .04 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

#FEE2AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEF2C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBE7D1

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.

#8BA0F2

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: #FEF2C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEF2C2;

CSS Variable

--color-sprout-.04: #FEF2C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sprout-.04': '#FEF2C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEF2C2] text-[#FEF2C2]

SCSS

$sprout-.04: #FEF2C2;

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#FDF5C4 · ΔE 1.7

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#FCF5C4 · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEF2C2?

#FEF2C2 is Sprout .04, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEF2C2 warm or cool?

Sprout .04 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sprout .04?

Sprout .04 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Sprout .04?

Sprout .04 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 Sprout .04?

You can download Sprout .04 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 Sprout .04?

The hex code is #FEF2C2. In RGB it's 254, 242, 194, and in HSL it's 48°, 97%, 88%.

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