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Fruit Compote

#FFE190

RGB 255, 225, 144 · HSL 44°, 100%, 78% · CMYK 0, 12, 44, 0

Fruit Compote is #FFE190 in HEX — rgb(255, 225, 144), hsl(44°, 100%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 44%, 0%).

Fruit Compote pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 100%, 78%. 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#FFE190

RGB255, 225, 144

HSL44°, 100%, 78%

HSV44°, 44%, 100%

CMYK0, 12, 44, 0

Decimal16769424

CSS RGBrgb(255, 225, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 100%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fruit Compote 3004-2A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tigger's Tail K-547

ΔE 1 · #FFE28F

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 2.2 · #FADB89

Hallman-Lindsay

Go Go Glow 828

ΔE 2.4 · #FEE18B

Behr

Polka Dot Skirt P280-3

ΔE 2.7 · #FDE594

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 2.9 · #FEDF94

Benjamin Moore

Crowne 312

ΔE 3.2 · #FCDC91

Dulux

Lemon Delicious S15H3

ΔE 3.9 · #FCE398

Kilz

Yellow Duckling LE150-01

ΔE 4.4 · #FED98E

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 4.7 · #FCE79A

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 5 · #FFE29B

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.6 · #F0D181

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 6.2 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 6.6 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#FFE190

#8FADFF

Analogous

#FFA98F

#FFE190

#E5FF8F

Triadic

#FFE190

#8FFFE1

#E18FFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE190

#8FE5FF

#A98FFF

Tetradic

#FFE190

#8FFFA9

#8FADFF

#FF8FE5

Monochromatic

#F5B400

#FFCD42

#FFE190

#FFF5DB

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFE190

#ADFF8F

#8FADFF

#E18FFF

Compound

#FFE190

#E5FF8F

#8FADFF

#A98FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE7A5

#FAEBC1

#F9F2DE

Darker

#FFCC3F

#DBA000

#7F5D00

Saturation

#D8CFB6

#FFE18F

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE190

#F7E691

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE190

#E6E69E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE190

#FFD7DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fruit Compote 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

#FFD587

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE190

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDAAB

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.

#6489EE

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #FFE190;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE190;

CSS Variable

--color-fruit-compote: #FFE190;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fruit-compote': '#FFE190' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE190] text-[#FFE190]

SCSS

$fruit-compote: #FFE190;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE190?

#FFE190 is Fruit Compote, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE190 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fruit Compote?

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

What colors pair well with Fruit Compote?

Fruit Compote 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 Fruit Compote?

You can download Fruit Compote 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 Fruit Compote?

The hex code is #FFE190. In RGB it's 255, 225, 144, and in HSL it's 44°, 100%, 78%.

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