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Pinch of Pearl

#FFF8E3

RGB 255, 248, 227 · HSL 45°, 100%, 95% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 0

Pinch of Pearl is #FFF8E3 in HEX — rgb(255, 248, 227), hsl(45°, 100%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 0%).

Pinch of Pearl pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 100%, 95%. 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#FFF8E3

RGB255, 248, 227

HSL45°, 100%, 95%

HSV45°, 11%, 100%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 0

Decimal16775395

CSS RGBrgb(255, 248, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pinch of Pearl DEW320

Exact match

Behr

Thickened Cream M290-1

ΔE 1 · #FCF7E1

Benjamin Moore

White 2017-70

ΔE 1.2 · #FDF5DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Cream 838

ΔE 1.4 · #FCF7E0

Vista Paint

Buttered Up K-551

ΔE 1.7 · #F9F4DF

Dulux

Vanilla Frost Quarter S11H1Q

ΔE 2 · #FAF2DD

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.5 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 2.5 · #FBF8E7

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 2.8 · #F6F1DE

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 3.1 · #F7F4DB

PPG

Lotus Flower 1206-1

ΔE 3.3 · #F4F0DA

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 3.5 · #F8EEDB

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 3.6 · #F7F8DF

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 4.2 · #F5ECD9

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 5.3 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

94/100

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

#FFF8E3

#E5ECFF

Analogous

#FFECE5

#FFF8E3

#F9FFE5

Triadic

#FFF8E3

#E5FFF9

#F9E5FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF8E3

#E5F9FF

#ECE5FF

Tetradic

#FFF8E3

#E5FFEC

#E5ECFF

#FFE5F9

Monochromatic

#FFD24D

#FFE699

#FFF8E3

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFF8E3

#ECFFE5

#E5ECFF

#F9E5FF

Compound

#FFF8E3

#F9FFE5

#E5ECFF

#ECE5FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFAEB

#FEFBF1

#FEFCF7

Darker

#FFE085

#FFC20B

#9B7400

Saturation

#F6F4EE

#FFF9E5

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

1.06:1

Fail

vs Black

19.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF8E3

#FEF9E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF8E3

#F9F9E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF8E3

#FFF5F7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pinch of Pearl 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

#FFE7C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF8E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECECEA

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: #FFF8E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF8E3;

CSS Variable

--color-pinch-of-pearl: #FFF8E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinch-of-pearl': '#FFF8E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF8E3] text-[#FFF8E3]

SCSS

$pinch-of-pearl: #FFF8E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF8E3?

#FFF8E3 is Pinch of Pearl, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF8E3 warm or cool?

Pinch of Pearl reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pinch of Pearl?

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

What colors pair well with Pinch of Pearl?

Pinch of Pearl 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 Pinch of Pearl?

You can download Pinch of Pearl 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 Pinch of Pearl?

The hex code is #FFF8E3. In RGB it's 255, 248, 227, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 95%.

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