YELLOWS
Atrium White
#F2EFE8
Atrium White is #F2EFE8 in HEX — rgb(242, 239, 232), hsl(42°, 28%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 5%).
Atrium White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 28%, 93%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
86/100
Very Light
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
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Shades & Tints
Shades and tints of Atrium White run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Atrium White 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
color: #F2EFE8;background-color: #F2EFE8;--color-atrium-white: #F2EFE8;colors: { 'atrium-white': '#F2EFE8' }bg-[#F2EFE8] text-[#F2EFE8]$atrium-white: #F2EFE8;Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F2EFE8?
#F2EFE8 is Atrium White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #F2EFE8 warm or cool?
Atrium White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Atrium White?
Atrium White works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Atrium White?
Atrium White 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 Atrium White?
You can download Atrium White 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 Atrium White?
The hex code is #F2EFE8. In RGB it's 242, 239, 232, and in HSL it's 42°, 28%, 93%.