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Solé

#F7DDA1

RGB 247, 221, 161 · HSL 42°, 84%, 80% · CMYK 0, 11, 35, 3

Solé is #F7DDA1 in HEX — rgb(247, 221, 161), hsl(42°, 84%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 35%, 3%).

Solé pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 84%, 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#F7DDA1

RGB247, 221, 161

HSL42°, 84%, 80%

HSV42°, 35%, 97%

CMYK0, 11, 35, 3

Decimal16244129

CSS RGBrgb(247, 221, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 84%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Solé SW6896

Exact match

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 1.6 · #FCDFA4

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Dust DE5373

ΔE 1.6 · #F8DCA3

Hallman-Lindsay

First Day Of School 924

ΔE 2.1 · #FADBA0

Benjamin Moore

Suntan 2155-50

ΔE 2.2 · #FCDDA0

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 2.4 · #F7D99B

Vista Paint

Lady Banksia C-1338

ΔE 2.5 · #FCE4A7

Behr

Pismo Dunes 340C-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F5D79E

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 2.9 · #EDD79A

Dulux

Open Sesame S14G2

ΔE 3.2 · #F8DFA9

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 3.4 · #F9D9A2

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.5 · #F9DF9C

Valspar

Charm Bracelet 3004-4B

ΔE 3.5 · #F8DCA7

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.7 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#F7DDA1

#A1BBF7

Analogous

#F7B2A1

#F7DDA1

#E6F7A1

Triadic

#F7DDA1

#A1F7DD

#DDA1F7

Split-Complementary

#F7DDA1

#A1E6F7

#B2A1F7

Tetradic

#F7DDA1

#A1F7B2

#A1BBF7

#F7A1E6

Monochromatic

#EBAA14

#F1C45B

#F7DDA1

#FDF7E8

Rectangle

#F7DDA1

#BBF7A1

#A1BBF7

#DDA1F7

Compound

#F7DDA1

#E6F7A1

#A1BBF7

#B2A1F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8E4B4

#F6E9CB

#F8F1E3

Darker

#F4C452

#D89A09

#805B02

Saturation

#D9D1BF

#F7DDA1

#FBDF9D

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7DDA1

#EFE2A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7DDA1

#E2E2AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7DDA1

#FAD5DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Solé 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

#F9D294

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7DDA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6D7B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#7396E8

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: #F7DDA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7DDA1;

CSS Variable

--color-solé: #F7DDA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'solé': '#F7DDA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7DDA1] text-[#F7DDA1]

SCSS

$solé: #F7DDA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7DDA1?

#F7DDA1 is Solé, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7DDA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Solé?

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

What colors pair well with Solé?

Solé 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 Solé?

You can download Solé 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 Solé?

The hex code is #F7DDA1. In RGB it's 247, 221, 161, and in HSL it's 42°, 84%, 80%.

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