YELLOWS

Parchment Paper

#FFF7DF

RGB 255, 247, 223 · HSL 45°, 100%, 94% · CMYK 0, 3, 13, 0

Parchment Paper is #FFF7DF in HEX — rgb(255, 247, 223), hsl(45°, 100%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 0%).

Parchment Paper pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 100%, 94%. 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#FFF7DF

RGB255, 247, 223

HSL45°, 100%, 94%

HSV45°, 13%, 100%

CMYK0, 3, 13, 0

Decimal16775135

CSS RGBrgb(255, 247, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Parchment Paper DE5329

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cotton 2155-70

ΔE 0.9 · #FCF5DD

Behr

Eggnog 320A-1

ΔE 0.9 · #FCF5DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Cream 838

ΔE 1.2 · #FCF7E0

Vista Paint

Fresh Cream C-837

ΔE 1.8 · #F9F5DD

Dulux

Sarah's Place SP2E1

ΔE 1.8 · #F9F3DC

Valspar

Saffron Ivory 7003-21

ΔE 2.2 · #F9F1D8

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2.8 · #F9EFD6

PPG

Soft Cream 1205-2

ΔE 3.1 · #F5EFD6

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 3.5 · #F6F1DE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.8 · #FAF4E3

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 3.8 · #F8EEDB

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 4 · #FBF8E7

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 4.2 · #FDEDD7

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 6.3 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.7 · #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 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

#FFF7DF

#E0E8FF

Analogous

#FFE8E0

#FFF7DF

#F7FFE0

Triadic

#FFF7DF

#E0FFF7

#F7E0FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF7DF

#E0F7FF

#E8E0FF

Tetradic

#FFF7DF

#E0FFE8

#E0E8FF

#FFE0F7

Monochromatic

#FFD147

#FFE494

#FFF7DF

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFF7DF

#E8FFE0

#E0E8FF

#F7E0FF

Compound

#FFF7DF

#F7FFE0

#E0E8FF

#E8E0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF9E7

#FEFAEE

#FDFCF6

Darker

#FFDF81

#FFC109

#997300

Saturation

#F4F2EB

#FFF7E0

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

1.07:1

Fail

vs Black

19.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF7DF

#FEF8E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF7DF

#F8F8E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF7DF

#FFF4F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Parchment Paper 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

#FFE6C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF7DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECEBE7

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.

#8CA6F2

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: #FFF7DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF7DF;

CSS Variable

--color-parchment-paper: #FFF7DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parchment-paper': '#FFF7DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF7DF] text-[#FFF7DF]

SCSS

$parchment-paper: #FFF7DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF7DF?

#FFF7DF is Parchment Paper, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF7DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parchment Paper?

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

What colors pair well with Parchment Paper?

Parchment Paper 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 Parchment Paper?

You can download Parchment Paper 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 Parchment Paper?

The hex code is #FFF7DF. In RGB it's 255, 247, 223, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 94%.

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