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Mella Yella

#F0DD9F

RGB 240, 221, 159 · HSL 46°, 73%, 78% · CMYK 0, 8, 34, 6

Mella Yella is #F0DD9F in HEX — rgb(240, 221, 159), hsl(46°, 73%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 34%, 6%).

Mella Yella pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 73%, 78%. 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#F0DD9F

RGB240, 221, 159

HSL46°, 73%, 78%

HSV46°, 34%, 94%

CMYK0, 8, 34, 6

Decimal15785375

CSS RGBrgb(240, 221, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 73%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mella Yella C-804

Exact match

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 1.1 · #EEDA9C

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Moon DE5443

ΔE 1.1 · #F0DCA0

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 290

ΔE 1.4 · #F2E0A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Mella Yella 805

ΔE 1.5 · #F0DDA2

PPG

Demeter 1107-4

ΔE 1.5 · #ECDA9E

Sherwin-Williams

Optimistic Yellow SW6900

ΔE 2.2 · #F5E1A6

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 3.5 · #EDD595

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 3.5 · #E4D799

Dulux

Ice Lemon S15G2

ΔE 3.8 · #FAE5AB

Behr

Wickerware 360C-2

ΔE 3.8 · #FCE7A7

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 4 · #F7E29D

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 4.1 · #F9DF9C

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 4.6 · #F7D99B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 5.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F0DD9F

#9EB1F0

Analogous

#F0B49E

#F0DD9F

#DAF09E

Triadic

#F0DD9F

#9EF0DD

#DD9EF0

Split-Complementary

#F0DD9F

#9EDAF0

#B49EF0

Tetradic

#F0DD9F

#9EF0B4

#9EB1F0

#F09EDA

Monochromatic

#D4AA21

#E6C55C

#F0DD9F

#FAF4E0

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#F0DD9F

#B1F09E

#9EB1F0

#DD9EF0

Compound

#F0DD9F

#DAF09E

#9EB1F0

#B49EF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E4B1

#F2E8C8

#F5F1E1

Darker

#E9C656

#C59C16

#755C0A

Saturation

#D3CDBB

#F0DD9E

#F7E196

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0DD9F

#EDDFA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0DD9F

#E0E0A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0DD9F

#F3D5DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mella Yella 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

#F3D292

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0DD9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D7B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#748DDE

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #F0DD9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0DD9F;

CSS Variable

--color-mella-yella: #F0DD9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mella-yella': '#F0DD9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0DD9F] text-[#F0DD9F]

SCSS

$mella-yella: #F0DD9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0DD9F?

#F0DD9F is Mella Yella, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0DD9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mella Yella?

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

What colors pair well with Mella Yella?

Mella Yella 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 Mella Yella?

You can download Mella Yella 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 Mella Yella?

The hex code is #F0DD9F. In RGB it's 240, 221, 159, and in HSL it's 46°, 73%, 78%.

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