Powdered
Also known as: White Luxury , White Fever , China Cup , Placebo Orange
With its neutral undertone, Powdered (#F9F2E7) comes across as pure and simple. Designers reach for it 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Powdered
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Powdered background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Powdered
Powdered with its complement
Soft neighbors of Powdered
Powdered triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fuji Peak #F6EEE2 · ΔE 1.0
- Fatback #FFF7ED · ΔE 1.3
- Linen #FAF0E6 · ΔE 1.7
- Open Book #F5F1E5 · ΔE 1.7
- Palladian #EEE9DF · ΔE 2.2
- Creamy #EFE8DB · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Powdered is closest to First Snow .
FAQ
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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