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Moonlight

#FFF4C5

RGB 255, 244, 197 · HSL 49°, 100%, 89% · CMYK 0, 4, 23, 0

Moonlight is #FFF4C5 in HEX — rgb(255, 244, 197), hsl(49°, 100%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 23%, 0%).

Moonlight pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 100%, 89%. 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#FFF4C5

RGB255, 244, 197

HSL49°, 100%, 89%

HSV49°, 23%, 100%

CMYK0, 4, 23, 0

Decimal16774341

CSS RGBrgb(255, 244, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 100%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Moonlight 2020-60

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterball 839

ΔE 0.5 · #FFF4C4

Colorhouse

Sprout .04 Sprout-04

ΔE 0.9 · #FEF2C2

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Corn DE5303

ΔE 1.1 · #FFF2C2

Vista Paint

Butterball C-838

ΔE 1.1 · #FDF3C6

Dulux

Seduction S17H1

ΔE 1.8 · #FBF0BF

Kilz

Sticky Note LE220-01

ΔE 1.8 · #FBEFBF

Behr

Frosted Lemon 330A-2

ΔE 2.4 · #FFEFC1

PPG

Joyful 1107-2

ΔE 2.6 · #F6EEC0

Valspar

Cuddle 3005-4B

ΔE 3.2 · #F9EBBB

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 3.4 · #FBEBBD

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 5.4 · #F2EAC3

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 7.9 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.4 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.7 · #E6C9A2

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 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

#FFF4C5

#C7D1FF

Analogous

#FFD9C7

#FFF4C5

#EDFFC7

Triadic

#FFF4C5

#C7FFF5

#F5C7FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF4C5

#C7EDFF

#D9C7FF

Tetradic

#FFF4C5

#C7FFD9

#C7D1FF

#FFC7ED

Monochromatic

#FFD92E

#FFE77A

#FFF4C5

#FFFAE5

Rectangle

#FFF4C5

#D1FFC7

#C7D1FF

#F5C7FF

Compound

#FFF4C5

#EDFFC7

#C7D1FF

#D9C7FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF7D2

#FCF7E0

#FCFAEE

Darker

#FFE46C

#FACC00

#917700

Saturation

#EBE8DB

#FFF5C7

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

19.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF4C5

#FFF4C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF4C5

#F6F6CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF4C5

#FFEEF2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Moonlight 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

#FFE4AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF4C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE9D3

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.

#8C9FF2

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: #FFF4C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF4C5;

CSS Variable

--color-moonlight: #FFF4C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moonlight': '#FFF4C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF4C5] text-[#FFF4C5]

SCSS

$moonlight: #FFF4C5;

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#FDF5C4 · ΔE 1.5

Butter

#FCF5C4 · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF4C5?

#FFF4C5 is Moonlight, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF4C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moonlight?

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

What colors pair well with Moonlight?

Moonlight 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 Moonlight?

You can download Moonlight 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 Moonlight?

The hex code is #FFF4C5. In RGB it's 255, 244, 197, and in HSL it's 49°, 100%, 89%.

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