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Majestic Treasures

#F2E9A5

RGB 242, 233, 165 · HSL 53°, 75%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 32, 5

Majestic Treasures is #F2E9A5 in HEX — rgb(242, 233, 165), hsl(53°, 75%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 5%).

Majestic Treasures pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 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#F2E9A5

RGB242, 233, 165

HSL53°, 75%, 80%

HSV53°, 32%, 95%

CMYK0, 4, 32, 5

Decimal15919525

CSS RGBrgb(242, 233, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 75%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Windsong 390C-3

ΔE 0.8 · #F3EBA6

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 1.2 · #F3EBA5

Benjamin Moore

Jasper 2024-50

ΔE 1.6 · #F7EDAA

Vista Paint

Lemon Sponge Cake C-831

ΔE 2.9 · #F7ECAD

PPG

Golden Straw 1213-4

ΔE 3 · #F5EDAE

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 3.1 · #F0EBAC

Dulux

Mesmerize S17G3

ΔE 3.4 · #EDE29A

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 3.5 · #F8ECAE

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 3.5 · #E8E1A1

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 4.3 · #F6E3A1

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.2 · #F7E29D

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 5.3 · #ECEBAF

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5.8 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.1 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.1 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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 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

#F2E9A5

#A6AFF2

Analogous

#F2C3A6

#F2E9A5

#D5F2A6

Triadic

#F2E9A5

#A6F2E9

#E9A6F2

Split-Complementary

#F2E9A5

#A6D5F2

#C3A6F2

Tetradic

#F2E9A5

#A6F2C3

#A6AFF2

#F2A6D5

Monochromatic

#DFC920

#E9D963

#F2E9A5

#FCFAE9

Rectangle

#F2E9A5

#AFF2A6

#A6AFF2

#E9A6F2

Compound

#F2E9A5

#D5F2A6

#A6AFF2

#C3A6F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5EEB8

#F4EFCD

#F7F4E4

Darker

#EBDB5B

#CDB714

#7A6C09

Saturation

#D7D5C1

#F2E9A6

#F9EE9F

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E9A5

#F5E7A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E9A5

#EBEBB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E9A5

#F6E0E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Majestic Treasures 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

#F5DB97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E9A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E0BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#7986E1

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: #F2E9A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E9A5;

CSS Variable

--color-majestic-treasures: #F2E9A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'majestic-treasures': '#F2E9A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E9A5] text-[#F2E9A5]

SCSS

$majestic-treasures: #F2E9A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E9A5?

#F2E9A5 is Majestic Treasures, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E9A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Majestic Treasures?

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

What colors pair well with Majestic Treasures?

Majestic Treasures 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 Majestic Treasures?

You can download Majestic Treasures 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 Majestic Treasures?

The hex code is #F2E9A5. In RGB it's 242, 233, 165, and in HSL it's 53°, 75%, 80%.

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