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Pastel de Nata

#F2C975

RGB 242, 201, 117 · HSL 40°, 83%, 70% · CMYK 0, 17, 52, 5

Pastel de Nata is #F2C975 in HEX — rgb(242, 201, 117), hsl(40°, 83%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 52%, 5%).

Pastel de Nata pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 83%, 70%. 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#F2C975

RGB242, 201, 117

HSL40°, 83%, 70%

HSV40°, 52%, 95%

CMYK0, 17, 52, 5

Decimal15911285

CSS RGBrgb(242, 201, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 83%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sari Suit K-530

ΔE 1.4 · #EFC674

Behr

Garbanzo Paste M290-4

ΔE 1.5 · #F0C776

PPG

Yukon Gold 1209-4

ΔE 1.6 · #F3C775

Benjamin Moore

Lion 306

ΔE 1.8 · #F6CB7A

Sherwin-Williams

June Day SW6682

ΔE 2.1 · #F6C973

Valspar

Bask in the Glow 2008-1C

ΔE 2.4 · #F7CC7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassy Yellow 933

ΔE 3.2 · #F0C374

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 3.3 · #F4C472

Dulux

Jemima S15G4

ΔE 3.8 · #F6D27F

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 3.9 · #F5D27B

Dunn-Edwards

Apricot Glow DE5290

ΔE 4.2 · #FFCE79

Kilz

Jazz Age Yellow TB-85

ΔE 4.6 · #FFD57D

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 5.4 · #FFD880

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.6 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14.9 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#F2C975

#739DF2

Analogous

#F28873

#F2C975

#DDF273

Triadic

#F2C975

#73F2C8

#C873F2

Split-Complementary

#F2C975

#73DDF2

#8873F2

Tetradic

#F2C975

#73F288

#739DF2

#F273DD

Monochromatic

#BB8211

#EBAC2D

#F2C975

#F8E3B9

#FDF6E8

Rectangle

#F2C975

#9DF273

#739DF2

#C873F2

Compound

#F2C975

#DDF273

#739DF2

#8873F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5D38F

#F1DCB1

#F4E9D5

Darker

#F1AF2D

#BC8009

#704B03

Saturation

#C6B99F

#F2C873

#F8CA6D

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2C975

#E4D375

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2C975

#D1D184

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2C975

#F5C0C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pastel de Nata 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

#F5C373

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2C975

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2C897

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#4F7FE1

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: #F2C975;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2C975;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-de-nata: #F2C975;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-de-nata': '#F2C975' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2C975] text-[#F2C975]

SCSS

$pastel-de-nata: #F2C975;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2C975?

#F2C975 is Pastel de Nata, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2C975 warm or cool?

Pastel de Nata reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pastel de Nata?

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

What colors pair well with Pastel de Nata?

Pastel de Nata 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 Pastel de Nata?

You can download Pastel de Nata 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 Pastel de Nata?

The hex code is #F2C975. In RGB it's 242, 201, 117, and in HSL it's 40°, 83%, 70%.

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