YELLOWS

September Morning

#FFE9BB

RGB 255, 233, 187 · HSL 41°, 100%, 87% · CMYK 0, 9, 27, 0

September Morning is #FFE9BB in HEX — rgb(255, 233, 187), hsl(41°, 100%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 0%).

September Morning pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 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#FFE9BB

RGB255, 233, 187

HSL41°, 100%, 87%

HSV41°, 27%, 100%

CMYK0, 9, 27, 0

Decimal16771515

CSS RGBrgb(255, 233, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Butter Creme BIC-28

ΔE 1.3 · #FEE6B9

Dunn-Edwards

Solar Wind DEC733

ΔE 1.5 · #FCE9B9

Benjamin Moore

Soleil AF-330

ΔE 1.6 · #FDEABE

Dulux

Wheaten White S13H1

ΔE 1.6 · #FBE9BB

Kilz

Crescent Moon LE190-02

ΔE 1.6 · #FEE9BE

Valspar

Coconut Cream 3004-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #FDEBBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Organza historic-pale-organza

ΔE 1.7 · #FDEBBC

Vista Paint

Sparkle Tint K-557

ΔE 1.9 · #FEECBF

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 2.4 · #FBEBBD

Sherwin-Williams

They call it Mellow SW9015

ΔE 2.4 · #FBE4B3

PPG

Gentle Glow 1210-2

ΔE 2.8 · #F6E5B9

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 3.4 · #FFF0C2

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.2 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 5.8 · #EFDBB3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.4 · #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

#FFE9BB

#BDD2FF

Analogous

#FFC9BD

#FFE9BB

#F3FFBD

Triadic

#FFE9BB

#BDFFEA

#EABDFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE9BB

#BDF3FF

#C9BDFF

Tetradic

#FFE9BB

#BDFFC9

#BDD2FF

#FFBDF3

Monochromatic

#FFBA24

#FFD270

#FFE9BB

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFE9BB

#D2FFBD

#BDD2FF

#EABDFF

Compound

#FFE9BB

#F3FFBD

#BDD2FF

#C9BDFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEECA

#FCF1DA

#FCF6EB

Darker

#FFCE64

#F4A700

#8E6100

Saturation

#E8E1D4

#FFEABD

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

17.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE9BB

#F8EDBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE9BB

#EDEDC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE9BB

#FFE3E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

September Morning 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

#FFDBA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE9BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE0CC

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.

#87A9F2

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: #FFE9BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE9BB;

CSS Variable

--color-september-morning: #FFE9BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'september-morning': '#FFE9BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE9BB] text-[#FFE9BB]

SCSS

$september-morning: #FFE9BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE9BB?

#FFE9BB is September Morning, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE9BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with September Morning?

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

What colors pair well with September Morning?

September Morning 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 September Morning?

You can download September Morning 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 September Morning?

The hex code is #FFE9BB. In RGB it's 255, 233, 187, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 87%.

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