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Mom’s Pancake

#F5C553

RGB 245, 197, 83 · HSL 42°, 89%, 64% · CMYK 0, 20, 66, 4

Mom’s Pancake is #F5C553 in HEX — rgb(245, 197, 83), hsl(42°, 89%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 66%, 4%).

Mom’s Pancake pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 89%, 64%. 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#F5C553

RGB245, 197, 83

HSL42°, 89%, 64%

HSV42°, 66%, 96%

CMYK0, 20, 66, 4

Decimal16106835

CSS RGBrgb(245, 197, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 89%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 0.9 · #F4C454

Dulux

Stella S15H6

ΔE 2.7 · #F5CA56

Vista Paint

Somerton K-505

ΔE 3.5 · #F6CA51

Benjamin Moore

Imperial 314

ΔE 3.6 · #FDC651

Behr

Mellow Yellow 320B-6

ΔE 3.6 · #FFCF5E

Valspar

Sunday Brunch 3005-3B

ΔE 4 · #ECC455

Dunn-Edwards

Rubber Ducky DE5390

ΔE 4.3 · #FACF58

Hallman-Lindsay

Dandy Lion 829

ΔE 4.3 · #FACC51

PPG

Beach Party 1211-6

ΔE 4.3 · #FBD05C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.4 · #EABE5B

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 9 · #FECA43

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.1 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 9.7 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.7 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 12.3 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.1 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#F5C553

#5183F5

Analogous

#F57251

#F5C553

#D4F551

Triadic

#F5C553

#51F5C4

#C451F5

Split-Complementary

#F5C553

#51D4F5

#7251F5

Tetradic

#F5C553

#51F572

#5183F5

#F551D4

Monochromatic

#A4760A

#ECA90E

#F5C553

#F9DD9A

#FDF5E2

Rectangle

#F5C553

#83F551

#5183F5

#C451F5

Compound

#F5C553

#D4F551

#5183F5

#7251F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7D074

#F2D99E

#F3E7CB

Darker

#F7B10E

#B27D02

#684900

Saturation

#BCAD8B

#F5C451

#FAC64C

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5C553

#E5D152

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5C553

#CECE6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5C553

#F8BAC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mom’s Pancake 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

#F7C059

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5C553

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C57E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#3368E3

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: #F5C553;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5C553;

CSS Variable

--color-mom’s-pancake: #F5C553;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mom’s-pancake': '#F5C553' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5C553] text-[#F5C553]

SCSS

$mom’s-pancake: #F5C553;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5C553?

#F5C553 is Mom’s Pancake, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F5C553 warm or cool?

Mom’s Pancake reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mom’s Pancake?

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

What colors pair well with Mom’s Pancake?

Mom’s Pancake 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 Mom’s Pancake?

You can download Mom’s Pancake 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 Mom’s Pancake?

The hex code is #F5C553. In RGB it's 245, 197, 83, and in HSL it's 42°, 89%, 64%.

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