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Oat Straw

#F1D694

RGB 241, 214, 148 · HSL 43°, 77%, 76% · CMYK 0, 11, 39, 5

Oat Straw is #F1D694 in HEX — rgb(241, 214, 148), hsl(43°, 77%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 39%, 5%).

Oat Straw pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 77%, 76%. 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#F1D694

RGB241, 214, 148

HSL43°, 77%, 76%

HSV43°, 39%, 95%

CMYK0, 11, 39, 5

Decimal15849108

CSS RGBrgb(241, 214, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 77%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Governor's CW-395

ΔE 1.6 · #F0D697

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 1.7 · #EDD595

Dulux

Poached S14G3

ΔE 2.1 · #F5D593

Vista Paint

Honey Mustard K-483

ΔE 2.3 · #EAD38F

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 2.4 · #F0D18E

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 2.5 · #ECD193

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 2.6 · #E8D08E

Sherwin-Williams

Solaria SW6688

ΔE 3.2 · #F5D68F

PPG

Tainted Gold 11-02

ΔE 3.3 · #EAD795

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 3.4 · #EDD79A

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Yellow DEC732

ΔE 3.6 · #F6DF9F

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 3.7 · #E5D18F

Valspar

Late Day Sun 3006-4A

ΔE 4 · #F3DE97

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 4.6 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 4.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

#F1D694

#93ADF1

Analogous

#F1A793

#F1D694

#DDF193

Triadic

#F1D694

#93F1D6

#D693F1

Split-Complementary

#F1D694

#93DDF1

#A793F1

Tetradic

#F1D694

#93F1A7

#93ADF1

#F193DD

Monochromatic

#D09C1B

#E8BD4F

#F1D694

#FAF0D6

#FCF7E8

Rectangle

#F1D694

#ADF193

#93ADF1

#D693F1

Compound

#F1D694

#DDF193

#93ADF1

#A793F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4DEA8

#F2E5C2

#F5EFDE

Darker

#ECBE4A

#C59210

#755607

Saturation

#D0C8B4

#F1D693

#F8D98C

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1D694

#E9DB95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1D694

#DBDB9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1D694

#F4CED5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oat Straw 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

#F4CD8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1D694

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D2AE

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.

#6A8BE0

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #F1D694;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1D694;

CSS Variable

--color-oat-straw: #F1D694;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oat-straw': '#F1D694' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1D694] text-[#F1D694]

SCSS

$oat-straw: #F1D694;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1D694?

#F1D694 is Oat Straw, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1D694 warm or cool?

Oat Straw reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oat Straw?

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

What colors pair well with Oat Straw?

Oat Straw 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 Oat Straw?

You can download Oat Straw 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 Oat Straw?

The hex code is #F1D694. In RGB it's 241, 214, 148, and in HSL it's 43°, 77%, 76%.

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