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Malibu Sun

#FFF2D9

RGB 255, 242, 217 · HSL 39°, 100%, 93% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 0

Malibu Sun is #FFF2D9 in HEX — rgb(255, 242, 217), hsl(39°, 100%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 0%).

Malibu Sun pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 100%, 93%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FFF2D9

RGB255, 242, 217

HSL39°, 100%, 93%

HSV39°, 15%, 100%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 0

Decimal16773849

CSS RGBrgb(255, 242, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 100%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Malibu Sun DE5190

Exact match

Behr

Pearly White M270-1

ΔE 0.5 · #FFF2D8

Dulux

Cream Cake Quarter S14G1Q

ΔE 1.4 · #FAF0D7

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 1.7 · #F9EFD6

Vista Paint

Apricot Mousse K-559

ΔE 1.7 · #FAF1D7

Benjamin Moore

Pearly 190

ΔE 2 · #F8EED6

Valspar

Saffron Ivory 7003-21

ΔE 2 · #F9F1D8

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 2.3 · #FDEDD7

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheesecake 922

ΔE 2.4 · #F7EED7

Kilz

Cupcake Frosting LD190-01

ΔE 2.8 · #F9ECD7

PPG

Soft Cream 1205-2

ΔE 3 · #F5EFD6

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 3.6 · #F8EEDB

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 4.8 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.9 · #FAF4E3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 6.6 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#FFF2D9

#DBE8FF

Analogous

#FFE1DB

#FFF2D9

#FAFFDB

Triadic

#FFF2D9

#DBFFF3

#F3DBFF

Split-Complementary

#FFF2D9

#DBFAFF

#E1DBFF

Tetradic

#FFF2D9

#DBFFE1

#DBE8FF

#FFDBFA

Monochromatic

#FFBD42

#FFD88F

#FFF2D9

#FFF6E5

Rectangle

#FFF2D9

#E8FFDB

#DBE8FF

#F3DBFF

Compound

#FFF2D9

#FAFFDB

#DBE8FF

#E1DBFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF5E2

#FDF7EB

#FDFAF4

Darker

#FFD17C

#FFA806

#986300

Saturation

#F3EFE8

#FFF3DB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF2D9

#FBF4DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF2D9

#F4F4DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF2D9

#FFEFF1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Malibu Sun reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FFE2BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF2D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE7E2

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.

#8CB0F2

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: #FFF2D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF2D9;

CSS Variable

--color-malibu-sun: #FFF2D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malibu-sun': '#FFF2D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF2D9] text-[#FFF2D9]

SCSS

$malibu-sun: #FFF2D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF2D9?

#FFF2D9 is Malibu Sun, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF2D9 warm or cool?

Malibu Sun reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Malibu Sun?

Malibu Sun works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Malibu Sun?

Malibu Sun pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Malibu Sun?

You can download Malibu Sun 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 Malibu Sun?

The hex code is #FFF2D9. In RGB it's 255, 242, 217, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 93%.

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