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Tuberose

#FFFAEC

RGB 255, 250, 236 · HSL 44°, 100%, 96% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 0

Tuberose is #FFFAEC in HEX — rgb(255, 250, 236), hsl(44°, 100%, 96%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 0%).

Tuberose pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 100%, 96%. 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#FFFAEC

RGB255, 250, 236

HSL44°, 100%, 96%

HSV44°, 7%, 100%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 0

Decimal16775916

CSS RGBrgb(255, 250, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 100%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Day Lily DEW317

ΔE 0.7 · #FFF9EC

Behr

Pot Of Cream W-D-200

ΔE 1 · #FCF8EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Touch Of Sun 852

ΔE 1.4 · #FAF7E9

Benjamin Moore

Crisp CSP-305

ΔE 1.5 · #FAF7E8

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 1.9 · #FBF8E7

IKEA

IKEA015 IKEA5 15-ikea-5

ΔE 2 · #F8F7E9

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F5E7

Vista Paint

Touch of Sun C-851

ΔE 2.2 · #F8F6E6

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 2.3 · #F8F8EC

Dulux

White Watsonia SP2A1

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F7E9

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.6 · #FAF4E3

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F8F6EC

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 2.9 · #F7F3E8

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 3.4 · #F6F0E2

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 3.5 · #F5F0E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

96/100

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

#FFFAEC

#EBF0FF

Analogous

#FFEFEB

#FFFAEC

#FAFFEB

Triadic

#FFFAEC

#EBFFFA

#FAEBFF

Split-Complementary

#FFFAEC

#EBFAFF

#EFEBFF

Tetradic

#FFFAEC

#EBFFEF

#EBF0FF

#FFEBFA

Monochromatic

#FFD152

#FFE59E

#FFFAEC

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFFAEC

#F0FFEB

#EBF0FF

#FAEBFF

Compound

#FFFAEC

#FAFFEB

#EBF0FF

#EFEBFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFBEF

#FEFBF4

#FEFDF9

Darker

#FFDF89

#FFBF0E

#9D7300

Saturation

#F8F6F2

#FFFAEB

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

1.04:1

Fail

vs Black

20.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFFAEC

#FEFBED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFFAEC

#FBFBEE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFFAEC

#FFF8F9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tuberose 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

#FFE8CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFFAEC

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECEDF0

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.

#8CA7F2

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: #FFFAEC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFFAEC;

CSS Variable

--color-tuberose: #FFFAEC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tuberose': '#FFFAEC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFFAEC] text-[#FFFAEC]

SCSS

$tuberose: #FFFAEC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFFAEC?

#FFFAEC is Tuberose, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFFAEC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tuberose?

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

What colors pair well with Tuberose?

Tuberose 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 Tuberose?

You can download Tuberose 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 Tuberose?

The hex code is #FFFAEC. In RGB it's 255, 250, 236, and in HSL it's 44°, 100%, 96%.

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