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Seashell

#FFF5EE

RGB 255, 245, 238 · HSL 25°, 100%, 97% · CMYK 0, 4, 7, 0

Seashell is #FFF5EE in HEX — rgb(255, 245, 238), hsl(25°, 100%, 97%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 0%).

Seashell pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 100%, 97%. 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#FFF5EE

RGB255, 245, 238

HSL25°, 100%, 97%

HSV25°, 7%, 100%

CMYK0, 4, 7, 0

Decimal16774638

CSS RGBrgb(255, 245, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 100%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Ambrosia Ivory DE5210

ΔE 1.1 · #FFF4EB

Behr

Seed Pearl M210-1

ΔE 1.1 · #FCF2EC

Dutch Boy

Winter Morning VS-9102

ΔE 1.1 · #FEF4EB

IKEA

IKEA003 3

ΔE 1.7 · #F9F2EC

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Blossom 1076

ΔE 2.1 · #FAEFE9

Vista Paint

Victorian Cameo K-1304

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F1EA

Benjamin Moore

Pink 890

ΔE 2.5 · #F7F1E8

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 3 · #FBF8F4

Valspar

Naiveté 7001-21

ΔE 3 · #F7EFEC

Dulux

Winter Blossom Quarter S04H1Q

ΔE 3.1 · #F9EEEB

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 3.3 · #F8F6EC

Sherwin-Williams

Arcade White SW7100

ΔE 3.3 · #F3EEE7

PPG

Summer Lily 1191-1

ΔE 3.6 · #F3ECE7

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 5 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 5 · #F6F6F6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

#FFF5EE

#F0F9FF

Analogous

#FFF0F1

#FFF5EE

#FFFEF0

Triadic

#FFF5EE

#F0FFF6

#F6F0FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF5EE

#F0FFFE

#F0F1FF

Tetradic

#FFF5EE

#F1FFF0

#F0F9FF

#FEF0FF

Monochromatic

#FF9D57

#FFC9A3

#FFF5EE

#FFF0E5

Rectangle

#FFF5EE

#F9FFF0

#F0F9FF

#F6F0FF

Compound

#FFF5EE

#FFFEF0

#F0F9FF

#F0F1FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF8F3

#FEFAF7

#FEFCFA

Darker

#FFBC8D

#FF7411

#9E4200

Saturation

#FAF7F5

#FFF6F0

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

1.07:1

Fail

vs Black

19.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF5EE

#FAF8EF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF5EE

#F7F7EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF5EE

#FFF4F5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Seashell 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

#FFE4CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF5EE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE9F2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8CC8F2

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: #FFF5EE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF5EE;

CSS Variable

--color-seashell: #FFF5EE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seashell': '#FFF5EE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF5EE] text-[#FFF5EE]

SCSS

$seashell: #FFF5EE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF5EE?

#FFF5EE is Seashell, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF5EE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seashell?

Seashell 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 Seashell?

Seashell 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 Seashell?

You can download Seashell 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 Seashell?

The hex code is #FFF5EE. In RGB it's 255, 245, 238, and in HSL it's 25°, 100%, 97%.

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