Powdered

Also known as: White Luxury, White Fever, China Cup, Placebo Orange

Powdered is a pale, lively white that reads as pure and simple. It shines in medical branding and spacious layouts. Set it against a white accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.88:1), but avoid it as text on white.

Powdered color codes

HEX
#F9F2E7
RGB
rgb(249, 242, 231)
RGBA
rgba(249, 242, 231, 1)
HSL
hsl(37, 60%, 94%)
HSV
hsv(37, 7%, 98%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 2%)
LAB
lab(95.8 1.0 6.2)
OKLCH
oklch(96.4% 0.016 79.4)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: linen#FAF0E6 · ΔE 1.7
  • RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 3.1 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Powdered works

  • Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
  • Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Powdered

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Powdered by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.11:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 18.88:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Powdered background: #000000

Palettes featuring Powdered

Powdered with its complement

Soft neighbors of Powdered

Powdered triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Powdered is closest to First Snow.

Powdered FAQs

What color is Powdered?

Powdered is a light white with the hex code #F9F2E7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 60% saturation, and 94% lightness.

What is the hex code for Powdered?

The hex code for Powdered is #F9F2E7. In RGB it's rgb(249, 242, 231), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 2%).

What colors go well with Powdered?

Powdered pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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