#F9F5EC
- Brightness
- 245.2
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 42°, 52%, 95%
- HSV V %
- 98%
- Lab
- 96.6, -0.2, 4.8
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 2%, 5%, 2%
- PNG size
- 5.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, vivid warm hue
Recommended text: Black (19.30:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F9F5EC
Common Name: Pilaster
RGB: (249, 245, 236)
HSL: (40, 40%, 94%)
Contrast:
- Vs White: 78.9% (AA pass)
- Vs Black: 4.2% (AA fail)
Mood Blurb: Pilaster is a soft, warm, and neutral off-white, often evoking a serene and welcoming atmosphere. It's a light shade with subtle yellow undertones, making it ideal for creating calm, light-filled spaces. While it has a classic feel, it is equally well-suited to modern, minimalist designs.
Close Named Matches:
- Behr Pilaster - #F9F5EC (exact match)
- Benjamin Moore Mountain Peak White - #F8F6EC (ΔE=0.90)
- Dulux Piano White - #F1EDE0 (ΔE=3.56)
- Farrow & Ball Wimborne White - #F7F3E8 (ΔE=1.27)
- Vista Cream Pie - #F7F5EC (ΔE=0.73)
Why Designers Use It:
Designers gravitate towards Pilaster due to its adaptability and warmth. It serves as an excellent background for both modern and traditional interiors. Often used in settings requiring understated elegance, its light, neutral quality makes it a staple in spaces that need a touch of subtle brightness without overpowering other design elements. While it is common in both residential and commercial spaces, it holds particular significance in the design of hospitality and retail spaces, where a calm, inviting atmosphere is crucial.
The color is also popular in building and decorative paints, where it’s used in combination with bolder tones to balance intensity. Additionally, the warmth of Pilaster creates an inviting environment, making it a favorite in sectors like healthcare, education, and the arts, where the emphasis is on comfort and accessibility.