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Casandora Yellow

#FECE5A

RGB 254, 206, 90 · HSL 42°, 99%, 67% · CMYK 0, 19, 65, 0

Casandora Yellow is #FECE5A in HEX — rgb(254, 206, 90), hsl(42°, 99%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 65%, 0%).

Casandora Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 99%, 67%. 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#FECE5A

RGB254, 206, 90

HSL42°, 99%, 67%

HSV42°, 65%, 100%

CMYK0, 19, 65, 0

Decimal16698970

CSS RGBrgb(254, 206, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 99%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fuzzy Navel 1206-6

ΔE 1.3 · #FFD15C

Behr

Mellow Yellow 320B-6

ΔE 1.4 · #FFCF5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Evening Star 953

ΔE 2 · #FFD160

Dunn-Edwards

Rubber Ducky DE5390

ΔE 2.4 · #FACF58

Vista Paint

Evening Star C-952

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD261

Valspar

Summer Gold 3005-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #FDD25D

Dulux

Stella S15H6

ΔE 2.7 · #F5CA56

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 3.8 · #F4C454

Benjamin Moore

Imperial 314

ΔE 4.2 · #FDC651

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 7.1 · #FFD754

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9.5 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.4 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.5 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 10.7 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 12.2 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 14.6 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#FECE5A

#588AFE

Analogous

#FE7958

#FECE5A

#DDFE58

Triadic

#FECE5A

#58FECC

#CC58FE

Split-Complementary

#FECE5A

#58DDFE

#7958FE

Tetradic

#FECE5A

#58FE79

#588AFE

#FE58DD

Monochromatic

#BC8401

#FEB50B

#FECE5A

#FFE3A4

#FFF7E6

Rectangle

#FECE5A

#8AFE58

#588AFE

#CC58FE

Compound

#FECE5A

#DDFE58

#588AFE

#7958FE

Variations

Lighter

#FED679

#F7DEA2

#F6EACD

Darker

#FFB812

#BC8400

#6D4D00

Saturation

#C4B592

#FECC58

#FFCC57

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FECE5A

#EEDA59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FECE5A

#D7D772

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FECE5A

#FFC2CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Casandora Yellow 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

#FEC75F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FECE5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBCC83

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.

#396EE9

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: #FECE5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FECE5A;

CSS Variable

--color-casandora-yellow: #FECE5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'casandora-yellow': '#FECE5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FECE5A] text-[#FECE5A]

SCSS

$casandora-yellow: #FECE5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FECE5A?

#FECE5A is Casandora Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FECE5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Casandora Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Casandora Yellow?

Casandora Yellow 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 Casandora Yellow?

You can download Casandora 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 hex code for Casandora Yellow?

The hex code is #FECE5A. In RGB it's 254, 206, 90, and in HSL it's 42°, 99%, 67%.

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