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Calla

#F2DFB5

RGB 242, 223, 181 · HSL 41°, 70%, 83% · CMYK 0, 8, 25, 5

Calla is #F2DFB5 in HEX — rgb(242, 223, 181), hsl(41°, 70%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 25%, 5%).

Calla pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 70%, 83%. 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#F2DFB5

RGB242, 223, 181

HSL41°, 70%, 83%

HSV41°, 25%, 95%

CMYK0, 8, 25, 5

Decimal15916981

CSS RGBrgb(242, 223, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 70%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Belgian Waffle 1208-3

ΔE 0.6 · #F3DFB6

Behr

Calla PPU6-12

ΔE 1 · #F2DFB7

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2152-50

ΔE 1.2 · #F0DEB6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 1.6 · #EFDBB3

Vista Paint

Kettle Corn C-873

ΔE 1.9 · #F5E2BB

Valspar

Demure Yellow 3006-6C

ΔE 1.9 · #F2E1BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Soleil 902

ΔE 2.2 · #F6DEB6

Sherwin-Williams

Full Moon SW6679

ΔE 2.3 · #F4E3BC

Dulux

Cream Cake S14G1

ΔE 2.5 · #F9E6BC

Kilz

Magnolia LD230-01

ΔE 2.6 · #FBE5BB

Dunn-Edwards

Burnished Cream DE5365

ΔE 3.6 · #FCE5BF

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 4.5 · #FBEBBD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.5 · #F6DFAD

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 6 · #FFF0C2

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.6 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F2DFB5

#B5C9F2

Analogous

#F2C0B5

#F2DFB5

#E7F2B5

Triadic

#F2DFB5

#B5F2DF

#DFB5F2

Split-Complementary

#F2DFB5

#B5E7F2

#C0B5F2

Tetradic

#F2DFB5

#B5F2C0

#B5C9F2

#F2B5E7

Monochromatic

#DBA633

#E7C274

#F2DFB5

#FBF6E9

Rectangle

#F2DFB5

#C9F2B5

#B5C9F2

#DFB5F2

Compound

#F2DFB5

#E7F2B5

#B5C9F2

#C0B5F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E5C4

#F4EBD6

#F7F3E8

Darker

#E8C06A

#CE951B

#7A580D

Saturation

#DDD7CB

#F2DFB5

#F8E1AF

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2DFB5

#EDE2B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2DFB5

#E2E2BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2DFB5

#F4D9DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Calla 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

#F5D4A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2DFB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D9C7

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.

#87A4E1

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F2DFB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2DFB5;

CSS Variable

--color-calla: #F2DFB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calla': '#F2DFB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2DFB5] text-[#F2DFB5]

SCSS

$calla: #F2DFB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2DFB5?

#F2DFB5 is Calla, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2DFB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calla?

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

What colors pair well with Calla?

Calla 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 Calla?

You can download Calla 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 Calla?

The hex code is #F2DFB5. In RGB it's 242, 223, 181, and in HSL it's 41°, 70%, 83%.

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