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Stella

#F5CA56

RGB 245, 202, 86 · HSL 44°, 89%, 65% · CMYK 0, 18, 65, 4

Stella is #F5CA56 in HEX — rgb(245, 202, 86), hsl(44°, 89%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 65%, 4%).

Stella pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 89%, 65%. 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#F5CA56

RGB245, 202, 86

HSL44°, 89%, 65%

HSV44°, 65%, 96%

CMYK0, 18, 65, 4

Decimal16108118

CSS RGBrgb(245, 202, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 89%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Stella S15H6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rubber Ducky DE5390

ΔE 2.1 · #FACF58

PPG

Beach Party 1211-6

ΔE 2.1 · #FBD05C

Vista Paint

Somerton K-505

ΔE 2.2 · #F6CA51

Valspar

Summer Gold 3005-1B

ΔE 2.8 · #FDD25D

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 349

ΔE 3 · #F2CD55

Behr

Mellow Yellow 320B-6

ΔE 3.1 · #FFCF5E

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 3.2 · #F4C454

Hallman-Lindsay

Evening Star 953

ΔE 3.2 · #FFD160

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 7.4 · #FFD754

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 8.3 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9.1 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.3 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 9.4 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 9.9 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 14.5 · #FFD880

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

#F5CA56

#5681F5

Analogous

#F57B56

#F5CA56

#D0F556

Triadic

#F5CA56

#56F5CB

#CB56F5

Split-Complementary

#F5CA56

#56D0F5

#7B56F5

Tetradic

#F5CA56

#56F57B

#5681F5

#F556D0

Monochromatic

#A97E0A

#F1B40E

#F5CA56

#F9E19F

#FEF8E7

Rectangle

#F5CA56

#81F556

#5681F5

#CB56F5

Compound

#F5CA56

#D0F556

#5681F5

#7B56F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7D578

#F2DCA1

#F3E9CC

Darker

#F7BA12

#B48502

#6A4E00

Saturation

#BEB18E

#F5CB56

#FACD51

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5CA56

#E8D456

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5CA56

#D2D26F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5CA56

#F9BEC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Stella 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

#F7C45C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5CA56

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C980

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.

#3765E3

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: #F5CA56;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5CA56;

CSS Variable

--color-stella: #F5CA56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stella': '#F5CA56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5CA56] text-[#F5CA56]

SCSS

$stella: #F5CA56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5CA56?

#F5CA56 is Stella, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F5CA56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stella?

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

What colors pair well with Stella?

Stella 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 Stella?

You can download Stella 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 Stella?

The hex code is #F5CA56. In RGB it's 245, 202, 86, and in HSL it's 44°, 89%, 65%.

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