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Candlelight

#FFFFE8

RGB 255, 255, 232 · HSL 60°, 100%, 95% · CMYK 0, 0, 9, 0

Candlelight is #FFFFE8 in HEX — rgb(255, 255, 232), hsl(60°, 100%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 0%).

Candlelight pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 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#FFFFE8

RGB255, 255, 232

HSL60°, 100%, 95%

HSV60°, 9%, 100%

CMYK0, 0, 9, 0

Decimal16777192

CSS RGBrgb(255, 255, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 100%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Candlelight DE5399

Exact match

Behr

Magnolia Blossom W-B-300

ΔE 1.4 · #FAFCE5

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2024-70

ΔE 2.2 · #FBF9E1

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 2.8 · #F7F8DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Stick 845

ΔE 2.9 · #FBF7E0

Dulux

Semi Salted SP2G1

ΔE 3.1 · #F8F6DF

Vista Paint

Fresh Cream C-837

ΔE 3.6 · #F9F5DD

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 3.8 · #FBF8E7

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 4 · #F7F4DB

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.9 · #FAF4E3

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 5.1 · #F6F1DE

PPG

Lotus Flower 1206-1

ΔE 5.1 · #F4F0DA

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 5.9 · #F8F8EC

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 6.3 · #F7EFDE

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 6.5 · #F7F1E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

99/100

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

#FFFFE8

#E5E5FF

Analogous

#FFF2E5

#FFFFE8

#F2FFE5

Triadic

#FFFFE8

#E5FFFF

#FFE5FF

Split-Complementary

#FFFFE8

#E5F2FF

#F2E5FF

Tetradic

#FFFFE8

#E5FFF2

#E5E5FF

#FFE5F2

Monochromatic

#FFFF4D

#FFFF99

#FFFFE8

#FFFFE5

Rectangle

#FFFFE8

#E5FFE5

#E5E5FF

#FFE5FF

Compound

#FFFFE8

#F2FFE5

#E5E5FF

#F2E5FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFFEB

#FEFEF1

#FEFEF7

Darker

#FFFF85

#FFFF0B

#9B9B00

Saturation

#F6F6EE

#FFFFE5

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

1.01:1

Fail

vs Black

20.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFFFE8

#FFFDE9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFFFE8

#FFFFEB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFFFE8

#FFFCFE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Candlelight 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

#FFECC9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFFFE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECF1ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#8C8CF2

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: #FFFFE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFFFE8;

CSS Variable

--color-candlelight: #FFFFE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candlelight': '#FFFFE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFFFE8] text-[#FFFFE8]

SCSS

$candlelight: #FFFFE8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFFFE8?

#FFFFE8 is Candlelight, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFFFE8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candlelight?

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

What colors pair well with Candlelight?

Candlelight 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 Candlelight?

You can download Candlelight 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 Candlelight?

The hex code is #FFFFE8. In RGB it's 255, 255, 232, and in HSL it's 60°, 100%, 95%.

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