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Whisper Yellow

#FFE6B3

RGB 255, 230, 179 · HSL 40°, 100%, 85% · CMYK 0, 10, 30, 0

Whisper Yellow is #FFE6B3 in HEX — rgb(255, 230, 179), hsl(40°, 100%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 30%, 0%).

Whisper Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 85%. 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#FFE6B3

RGB255, 230, 179

HSL40°, 100%, 85%

HSV40°, 30%, 100%

CMYK0, 10, 30, 0

Decimal16770739

CSS RGBrgb(255, 230, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Whisper Yellow 300A-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sun 149

ΔE 1 · #FFE4B2

Vista Paint

Tiffany Light C-922

ΔE 1 · #FEE5B4

IKEA

IKEA037 37

ΔE 1.2 · #FDE5B0

PPG

Sawdust 1206-4

ΔE 1.5 · #FBE4AF

Sherwin-Williams

They call it Mellow SW9015

ΔE 1.5 · #FBE4B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiffany Light 923

ΔE 1.6 · #FDE4B4

Kilz

Golden Feather TB-83

ΔE 2 · #FDE3AD

Valspar

Spun Honey 2008-2B

ΔE 2.2 · #FFE3AD

Dulux

Butter S13H2

ΔE 2.3 · #FBE0AC

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 2.7 · #F6DFAD

Dunn-Edwards

Pasta DE5331

ΔE 2.9 · #F7DFAF

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 3.7 · #F4DEA8

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 6 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.2 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#FFE6B3

#B3CCFF

Analogous

#FFBFB3

#FFE6B3

#F2FFB3

Triadic

#FFE6B3

#B3FFE5

#E6B3FF

Split-Complementary

#FFE6B3

#B3F2FF

#BFB3FF

Tetradic

#FFE6B3

#B3FFBF

#B3CCFF

#FFB3F2

Monochromatic

#FFB31A

#FFCC66

#FFE6B3

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFE6B3

#CCFFB3

#B3CCFF

#E6B3FF

Compound

#FFE6B3

#F2FFB3

#B3CCFF

#BFB3FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEBC2

#FCEFD5

#FBF5E8

Darker

#FFC95C

#EE9F00

#8B5C00

Saturation

#E4DDCD

#FFE5B3

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE6B3

#F7EBB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE6B3

#EBEBBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE6B3

#FFDFE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Whisper Yellow 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

#FFD9A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE6B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDEC6

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.

#80A5F1

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: #FFE6B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE6B3;

CSS Variable

--color-whisper-yellow: #FFE6B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisper-yellow': '#FFE6B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE6B3] text-[#FFE6B3]

SCSS

$whisper-yellow: #FFE6B3;

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#F8E4B2 · ΔE 2.3

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#FCE9B6 · ΔE 2.5

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#F6E1AA · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE6B3?

#FFE6B3 is Whisper Yellow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE6B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whisper Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Whisper Yellow?

Whisper Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Whisper Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #FFE6B3. In RGB it's 255, 230, 179, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 85%.

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