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Gold Strand

#F2DFA4

RGB 242, 223, 164 · HSL 45°, 75%, 80% · CMYK 0, 8, 32, 5

Gold Strand is #F2DFA4 in HEX — rgb(242, 223, 164), hsl(45°, 75%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 32%, 5%).

Gold Strand pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 75%, 80%. 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#F2DFA4

RGB242, 223, 164

HSL45°, 75%, 80%

HSV45°, 32%, 95%

CMYK0, 8, 32, 5

Decimal15916964

CSS RGBrgb(242, 223, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 75%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gold Strand C-811

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Mella Yella 805

ΔE 0.7 · #F0DDA2

Sherwin-Williams

Optimistic Yellow SW6900

ΔE 0.9 · #F5E1A6

Benjamin Moore

Ray CSP-910

ΔE 1 · #F1E0A6

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Moon DE5443

ΔE 1.2 · #F0DCA0

PPG

Demeter 1107-4

ΔE 2 · #ECDA9E

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 2.4 · #EEDA9C

Dulux

Ice Lemon S15G2

ΔE 2.5 · #FAE5AB

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.1 · #F3DEA9

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

ΔE 3.3 · #ECD8A2

Behr

Refreshing Tea PPU8-12

ΔE 3.4 · #EBDDA7

Kilz

Golden Feather TB-83

ΔE 4.2 · #FDE3AD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.7 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.1 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#F2DFA4

#A6B9F2

Analogous

#F2B9A6

#F2DFA4

#DFF2A6

Triadic

#F2DFA4

#A6F2DF

#DFA6F2

Split-Complementary

#F2DFA4

#A6DFF2

#B9A6F2

Tetradic

#F2DFA4

#A6F2B9

#A6B9F2

#F2A6DF

Monochromatic

#DFAF20

#E9C763

#F2DFA4

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#F2DFA4

#B9F2A6

#A6B9F2

#DFA6F2

Compound

#F2DFA4

#DFF2A6

#A6B9F2

#B9A6F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E5B8

#F4EACD

#F7F2E4

Darker

#EBC75B

#CD9E14

#7A5D09

Saturation

#D7D2C1

#F2DFA6

#F9E29F

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2DFA4

#EEE1A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2DFA4

#E2E2AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2DFA4

#F5D7DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Strand 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

#F5D496

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2DFA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D9BA

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.

#7993E1

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: #F2DFA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2DFA4;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-strand: #F2DFA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-strand': '#F2DFA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2DFA4] text-[#F2DFA4]

SCSS

$gold-strand: #F2DFA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2DFA4?

#F2DFA4 is Gold Strand, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2DFA4 warm or cool?

Gold Strand reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gold Strand?

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

What colors pair well with Gold Strand?

Gold Strand 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 Gold Strand?

You can download Gold Strand 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 Gold Strand?

The hex code is #F2DFA4. In RGB it's 242, 223, 164, and in HSL it's 45°, 75%, 80%.

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