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Snug Cottage

#FFF9E2

RGB 255, 249, 226 · HSL 48°, 100%, 94% · CMYK 0, 2, 11, 0

Snug Cottage is #FFF9E2 in HEX — rgb(255, 249, 226), hsl(48°, 100%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 0%).

Snug Cottage pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 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#FFF9E2

RGB255, 249, 226

HSL48°, 100%, 94%

HSV48°, 11%, 100%

CMYK0, 2, 11, 0

Decimal16775650

CSS RGBrgb(255, 249, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 100%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Snug Cottage DEW330

Exact match

Behr

Glass Of Milk P260-1

ΔE 0.7 · #FDF7E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Cream 838

ΔE 0.9 · #FCF7E0

Benjamin Moore

Milkyway 2018-70

ΔE 1.4 · #FCF7DE

Vista Paint

Fresh Cream C-837

ΔE 1.8 · #F9F5DD

Dulux

Semi Salted SP2G1

ΔE 2 · #F8F6DF

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 2.5 · #F7F4DB

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 2.9 · #F7F8DF

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 3.3 · #FBF8E7

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 3.4 · #F6F1DE

PPG

Lotus Flower 1206-1

ΔE 3.4 · #F4F0DA

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.4 · #FAF4E3

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 4.2 · #F8EEDB

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 4.8 · #F5ECD9

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 6 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

95/100

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

#FFF9E2

#E0E7FF

Analogous

#FFEAE0

#FFF9E2

#F6FFE0

Triadic

#FFF9E2

#E0FFF9

#F9E0FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF9E2

#E0F6FF

#EAE0FF

Tetradic

#FFF9E2

#E0FFEA

#E0E7FF

#FFE0F6

Monochromatic

#FFDA47

#FFEA94

#FFF9E2

#FFFAE5

Rectangle

#FFF9E2

#E7FFE0

#E0E7FF

#F9E0FF

Compound

#FFF9E2

#F6FFE0

#E0E7FF

#EAE0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFAE7

#FEFBEE

#FDFCF6

Darker

#FFE681

#FFCE09

#997B00

Saturation

#F4F2EB

#FFF9E0

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

19.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF9E2

#FFF9E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF9E2

#FAFAE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF9E2

#FFF6F8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Snug Cottage 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.

#FFF9E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECECE9

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.

#8CA1F2

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: #FFF9E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF9E2;

CSS Variable

--color-snug-cottage: #FFF9E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snug-cottage': '#FFF9E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF9E2] text-[#FFF9E2]

SCSS

$snug-cottage: #FFF9E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF9E2?

#FFF9E2 is Snug Cottage, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF9E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Snug Cottage?

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

What colors pair well with Snug Cottage?

Snug Cottage 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 Snug Cottage?

You can download Snug Cottage 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 Snug Cottage?

The hex code is #FFF9E2. In RGB it's 255, 249, 226, and in HSL it's 48°, 100%, 94%.

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