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Exploding Star

#FED13A

RGB 254, 209, 58 · HSL 46°, 99%, 61% · CMYK 0, 18, 77, 0

Exploding Star is #FED13A in HEX — rgb(254, 209, 58), hsl(46°, 99%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 77%, 0%).

Exploding Star pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 99%, 61%. 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#FED13A

RGB254, 209, 58

HSL46°, 99%, 61%

HSV46°, 77%, 100%

CMYK0, 18, 77, 0

Decimal16699706

CSS RGBrgb(254, 209, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 99%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Exploding Star S17H7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Golden Girl K-513

ΔE 0.4 · #FFD23B

Behr

Lemon Sorbet 330B-6

ΔE 1 · #FFD13D

Hallman-Lindsay

Peeps 857

ΔE 1.5 · #FFCF38

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 1.8 · #FED340

Benjamin Moore

Viking 321

ΔE 2.7 · #FFD031

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 2.9 · #FAD140

Valspar

Sunny Jonquil 3010-1

ΔE 3 · #FFD639

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 3.4 · #FFD637

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 3.8 · #F5D033

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 4.8 · #FFCA2C

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Punch DE5398

ΔE 5.6 · #FECF24

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 6.4 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 14.1 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 19.7 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FED13A

#3967FE

Analogous

#FE6E39

#FED13A

#C9FE39

Triadic

#FED13A

#39FED0

#D039FE

Split-Complementary

#FED13A

#39C9FE

#6E39FE

Tetradic

#FED13A

#39FE6E

#3967FE

#FE39C9

Monochromatic

#9D7901

#E9B301

#FED13A

#FEE285

#FFF4D1

Rectangle

#FED13A

#67FE39

#3967FE

#D039FE

Compound

#FED13A

#C9FE39

#3967FE

#6E39FE

Variations

Lighter

#FED961

#F6DE91

#F4E9C4

Darker

#F9BF00

#AB8300

#644C00

Saturation

#B9AB7E

#FED039

#FFD039

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FED13A

#F1DA3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FED13A

#DADA61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FED13A

#FFC4CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Exploding Star 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

#FEC947

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FED13A

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBCE6B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#2250E6

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: #FED13A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FED13A;

CSS Variable

--color-exploding-star: #FED13A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exploding-star': '#FED13A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FED13A] text-[#FED13A]

SCSS

$exploding-star: #FED13A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FED13A?

#FED13A is Exploding Star, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FED13A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exploding Star?

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

What colors pair well with Exploding Star?

Exploding Star 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 Exploding Star?

You can download Exploding Star 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 Exploding Star?

The hex code is #FED13A. In RGB it's 254, 209, 58, and in HSL it's 46°, 99%, 61%.

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