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Hawthorne Yellow

#F5E1A4

RGB 245, 225, 164 · HSL 45°, 80%, 80% · CMYK 0, 8, 33, 4

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Hawthorne Yellow pulls into the delicate end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 80%, 80%. The color's high saturation makes it bold and immediate and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Reads best alongside white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F5E1A4
RGB245, 225, 164
HSL45°, 80%, 80%
HSV45°, 40%, 80%
CMYK0, 8, 33, 4
Decimal16114084
CSS RGBrgb(245, 225, 164)
CSS HSLhsl(45, 80%, 80%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Hawthorne Yellow HC-4

Yellow · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#FAF0D1
#FCF7E8
#FCF7E8

Darker

#F0D175
#EBC247
#E6B319

Saturation

#E6D9B3
#F5E1A4
#FFE699

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

1.30:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

16.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Build a palette around Hawthorne Yellow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5E1A4?

#F5E1A4 is Hawthorne Yellow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F5E1A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hawthorne Yellow?

Hawthorne Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hawthorne Yellow?

Hawthorne Yellow pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hawthorne Yellow?

You can download Hawthorne Yellow 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 RGB value of #F5E1A4?

#F5E1A4 converts to RGB 245, 225, 164.