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Solar

#FAE8B8

RGB 250, 232, 184 · HSL 44°, 87%, 85% · CMYK 0, 7, 26, 2

Solar is #FAE8B8 in HEX — rgb(250, 232, 184), hsl(44°, 87%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 26%, 2%).

Solar pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 87%, 85%. 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#FAE8B8

RGB250, 232, 184

HSL44°, 87%, 85%

HSV44°, 26%, 98%

CMYK0, 7, 26, 2

Decimal16443576

CSS RGBrgb(250, 232, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 87%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Hawaiian Cream 860

Exact match

Dulux

Solar S15H1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pale Organza C-1336

ΔE 0.5 · #FAE8B7

Dunn-Edwards

Solar Wind DEC733

ΔE 0.6 · #FCE9B9

Behr

Banana Cream 350C-2

ΔE 1.2 · #FCE7B7

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 1.7 · #FBEBBD

Valspar

Cuddle 3005-4B

ΔE 1.7 · #F9EBBB

Benjamin Moore

Sundress CSP-940

ΔE 1.7 · #F9E5B3

Kilz

Yellow Frosting LE240-01

ΔE 1.8 · #F5E3B4

PPG

Banana Brulee 1214-3

ΔE 2 · #F7EAB9

Sherwin-Williams

They call it Mellow SW9015

ΔE 2.4 · #FBE4B3

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 3.1 · #FFF0C2

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 3.7 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 5.8 · #EFDBB3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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 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

#FAE8B8

#B7C9FA

Analogous

#FAC7B7

#FAE8B8

#EAFAB7

Triadic

#FAE8B8

#B7FAE8

#E8B7FA

Split-Complementary

#FAE8B8

#B7EAFA

#C7B7FA

Tetradic

#FAE8B8

#B7FAC7

#B7C9FA

#FAB7EA

Monochromatic

#F0BB28

#F5D270

#FAE8B8

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#FAE8B8

#C9FAB7

#B7C9FA

#E8B7FA

Compound

#FAE8B8

#EAFAB7

#B7C9FA

#C7B7FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBEDC6

#F9F0D7

#FAF5E9

Darker

#F8D063

#E9AC05

#8B6600

Saturation

#E3DDCF

#FAE8B7

#FDE9B5

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAE8B8

#F6EBB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAE8B8

#EBEBBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAE8B8

#FCE2E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Solar 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

#FBDBA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAE8B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8E0C9

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.

#84A0ED

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FAE8B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAE8B8;

CSS Variable

--color-solar: #FAE8B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'solar': '#FAE8B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAE8B8] text-[#FAE8B8]

SCSS

$solar: #FAE8B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAE8B8?

#FAE8B8 is Solar, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAE8B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Solar?

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

What colors pair well with Solar?

Solar 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 Solar?

You can download Solar 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 Solar?

The hex code is #FAE8B8. In RGB it's 250, 232, 184, and in HSL it's 44°, 87%, 85%.

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