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Five Star

#FFA44A

RGB 255, 164, 74 · HSL 30°, 100%, 65% · CMYK 0, 36, 71, 0

Five Star is #FFA44A in HEX — rgb(255, 164, 74), hsl(30°, 100%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 71%, 0%).

Five Star pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 100%, 65%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FFA44A

RGB255, 164, 74

HSL30°, 100%, 65%

HSV30°, 71%, 100%

CMYK0, 36, 71, 0

Decimal16753738

CSS RGBrgb(255, 164, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 100%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Five Star S11H7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tangelo Anna K-577

ΔE 0.8 · #FFA348

Behr

Vintage Orange 280B-5

ΔE 2.7 · #FFA450

Benjamin Moore

Mango 154

ΔE 2.8 · #FFA94F

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 3.5 · #F4A045

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 3.8 · #FF9D45

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 3.8 · #FA9B40

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 3.9 · #FF9E4B

Valspar

Monarch Wing 2008-1A

ΔE 4.6 · #F99F3B

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 5.7 · #ED9B44

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 8.2 · #FF963A

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.3 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 11 · #F59724

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11.7 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FFA44A

#4DA6FF

Analogous

#FF4D4D

#FFA44A

#FFFF4D

Triadic

#FFA44A

#4DFFA6

#A64DFF

Split-Complementary

#FFA44A

#4DFFFF

#4D4DFF

Tetradic

#FFA44A

#4DFF4D

#4DA6FF

#FF4DFF

Monochromatic

#B35900

#FF8000

#FFA44A

#FFCC99

#FFF2E5

Rectangle

#FFA44A

#A6FF4D

#4DA6FF

#A64DFF

Compound

#FFA44A

#FFFF4D

#4DA6FF

#4D4DFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB870

#F7C99C

#F6E0CA

Darker

#FF850A

#B65B00

#6A3500

Saturation

#C1A68B

#FFA64D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFA44A

#D8C545

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFA44A

#B8B85C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFA44A

#FF9DA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Five Star reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FFA853

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFA44A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECAD77

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#328DE8

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: #FFA44A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFA44A;

CSS Variable

--color-five-star: #FFA44A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'five-star': '#FFA44A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFA44A] text-[#FFA44A]

SCSS

$five-star: #FFA44A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFA44A?

#FFA44A is Five Star, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFA44A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Five Star?

Five Star works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Five Star?

Five Star pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Five Star?

You can download Five 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 Five Star?

The hex code is #FFA44A. In RGB it's 255, 164, 74, and in HSL it's 30°, 100%, 65%.

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