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Angry Pasta

#FFCC55

RGB 255, 204, 85 · HSL 42°, 100%, 67% · CMYK 0, 20, 67, 0

Angry Pasta is #FFCC55 in HEX — rgb(255, 204, 85), hsl(42°, 100%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 67%, 0%).

Angry Pasta pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 100%, 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#FFCC55

RGB255, 204, 85

HSL42°, 100%, 67%

HSV42°, 67%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 67, 0

Decimal16763989

CSS RGBrgb(255, 204, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 100%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Butter DE5313

ΔE 2.4 · #FFCF53

Hallman-Lindsay

Dandy Lion 829

ΔE 2.6 · #FACC51

Benjamin Moore

Imperial 314

ΔE 2.7 · #FDC651

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 2.9 · #FDCC4E

PPG

Fuzzy Navel 1206-6

ΔE 3 · #FFD15C

Vista Paint

Somerton K-505

ΔE 3.3 · #F6CA51

Valspar

Golden Promise 3003-1C

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD052

Behr

Mellow Yellow 320B-6

ΔE 3.3 · #FFCF5E

Dulux

Stella S15H6

ΔE 4.1 · #F5CA56

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 6.5 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10.3 · #FAD140

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.8 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12 · #ECC363

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.2 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 13.9 · #FFCA2C

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

#FFCC55

#5789FF

Analogous

#FF7857

#FFCC55

#DDFF57

Triadic

#FFCC55

#57FFCD

#CD57FF

Split-Complementary

#FFCC55

#57DDFF

#7857FF

Tetradic

#FFCC55

#57FF78

#5789FF

#FF57DD

Monochromatic

#BD8400

#FFB60A

#FFCC55

#FFE3A3

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFCC55

#89FF57

#5789FF

#CD57FF

Compound

#FFCC55

#DDFF57

#5789FF

#7857FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD778

#F7DEA2

#F6EACD

Darker

#FFB812

#BC8400

#6D4D00

Saturation

#C4B592

#FFCD57

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCC55

#EED954

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCC55

#D6D66F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCC55

#FFC0CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Angry Pasta 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

#FFC65B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCC55

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCB7F

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: #FFCC55;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCC55;

CSS Variable

--color-angry-pasta: #FFCC55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'angry-pasta': '#FFCC55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCC55] text-[#FFCC55]

SCSS

$angry-pasta: #FFCC55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCC55?

#FFCC55 is Angry Pasta, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCC55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Angry Pasta?

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

What colors pair well with Angry Pasta?

Angry Pasta 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 Angry Pasta?

You can download Angry Pasta 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 Angry Pasta?

The hex code is #FFCC55. In RGB it's 255, 204, 85, and in HSL it's 42°, 100%, 67%.

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