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Sodium Silver

#FFFCEE

RGB 255, 252, 238 · HSL 49°, 100%, 97% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 0

Sodium Silver is #FFFCEE in HEX — rgb(255, 252, 238), hsl(49°, 100%, 97%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 0%).

Sodium Silver pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 100%, 97%. 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#FFFCEE

RGB255, 252, 238

HSL49°, 100%, 97%

HSV49°, 7%, 100%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 0

Decimal16776430

CSS RGBrgb(255, 252, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 100%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Frosting Cream DEW344

ΔE 0.7 · #FFFBEE

Behr

Cotton Fluff W-D-400

ΔE 1 · #FCFAEB

Hallman-Lindsay

Touch Of Sun 852

ΔE 1.7 · #FAF7E9

Benjamin Moore

Mascarpone AF-20

ΔE 1.8 · #F9F8E9

IKEA

IKEA015 IKEA5 15-ikea-5

ΔE 2 · #F8F7E9

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 2.1 · #F8F8EC

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 2.1 · #FBF8E7

Dulux

White Watsonia SP2A1

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F7E9

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2.5 · #F7F5E7

Vista Paint

Touch of Sun C-851

ΔE 2.5 · #F8F6E6

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 2.9 · #F8F6EC

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.2 · #FAF4E3

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 3.3 · #F7F3E8

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 4.1 · #F5F0E2

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 4.1 · #F6F0E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

97/100

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

#FFFCEE

#F0F3FF

Analogous

#FFF5F0

#FFFCEE

#FAFFF0

Triadic

#FFFCEE

#F0FFFC

#FCF0FF

Split-Complementary

#FFFCEE

#F0FAFF

#F5F0FF

Tetradic

#FFFCEE

#F0FFF5

#F0F3FF

#FFF0FA

Monochromatic

#FFE057

#FFEEA3

#FFFCEE

#FFFAE5

Rectangle

#FFFCEE

#F3FFF0

#F0F3FF

#FCF0FF

Compound

#FFFCEE

#FAFFF0

#F0F3FF

#F5F0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFDF3

#FEFDF7

#FEFEFA

Darker

#FFEA8D

#FFD311

#9E8100

Saturation

#FAF9F5

#FFFCF0

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

1.03:1

Fail

vs Black

20.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFFCEE

#FFFCEF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFFCEE

#FDFDF0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFFCEE

#FFFAFB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sodium Silver 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

#FFEACE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFFCEE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECEFF2

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.

#8C9FF2

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: #FFFCEE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFFCEE;

CSS Variable

--color-sodium-silver: #FFFCEE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sodium-silver': '#FFFCEE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFFCEE] text-[#FFFCEE]

SCSS

$sodium-silver: #FFFCEE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFFCEE?

#FFFCEE is Sodium Silver, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFFCEE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sodium Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Sodium Silver?

Sodium Silver 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 Sodium Silver?

You can download Sodium Silver 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 Sodium Silver?

The hex code is #FFFCEE. In RGB it's 255, 252, 238, and in HSL it's 49°, 100%, 97%.

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