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Nacho

#FFCB5D

RGB 255, 203, 93 · HSL 41°, 100%, 68% · CMYK 0, 20, 64, 0

Nacho is #FFCB5D in HEX — rgb(255, 203, 93), hsl(41°, 100%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 64%, 0%).

Nacho pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 68%. 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#FFCB5D

RGB255, 203, 93

HSL41°, 100%, 68%

HSV41°, 64%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 64, 0

Decimal16763741

CSS RGBrgb(255, 203, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Burnished Sun K-522

ΔE 1.5 · #FFCC61

Behr

Mellow Yellow 320B-6

ΔE 2.3 · #FFCF5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Grilled Cheese 940

ΔE 2.5 · #FFC85F

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 3.3 · #F4C454

Benjamin Moore

Happily 173

ΔE 3.5 · #FFCA64

PPG

Fuzzy Navel 1206-6

ΔE 4 · #FFD15C

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Delight DE5306

ΔE 4.4 · #FFC355

Dulux

Stella S15H6

ΔE 4.5 · #F5CA56

Valspar

Summer Gold 3005-1B

ΔE 5 · #FDD25D

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.9 · #EABE5B

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 8.4 · #FCC266

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 9.8 · #FFB953

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.3 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.8 · #EFAE52

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 14.3 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#FFCB5D

#5C8FFF

Analogous

#FF7A5C

#FFCB5D

#E1FF5C

Triadic

#FFCB5D

#5CFFCB

#CB5CFF

Split-Complementary

#FFCB5D

#5CE1FF

#7A5CFF

Tetradic

#FFCB5D

#5CFF7A

#5C8FFF

#FF5CE1

Monochromatic

#C28400

#FFB30F

#FFCB5D

#FFE4A8

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFCB5D

#8FFF5C

#5C8FFF

#CB5CFF

Compound

#FFCB5D

#E1FF5C

#5C8FFF

#7A5CFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD67C

#F8DDA4

#F6EACE

Darker

#FFB516

#BF8200

#6F4C00

Saturation

#C6B695

#FFCB5C

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCB5D

#EDD85C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCB5D

#D5D573

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCB5D

#FFC0CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nacho 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

#FFC561

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCB5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCA85

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.

#3D74E9

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: #FFCB5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCB5D;

CSS Variable

--color-nacho: #FFCB5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nacho': '#FFCB5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCB5D] text-[#FFCB5D]

SCSS

$nacho: #FFCB5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCB5D?

#FFCB5D is Nacho, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCB5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nacho?

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

What colors pair well with Nacho?

Nacho 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 Nacho?

You can download Nacho 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 Nacho?

The hex code is #FFCB5D. In RGB it's 255, 203, 93, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 68%.

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