YELLOWS

Evening Star

#FFD261

RGB 255, 210, 97 · HSL 43°, 100%, 69% · CMYK 0, 18, 62, 0

Evening Star is #FFD261 in HEX — rgb(255, 210, 97), hsl(43°, 100%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 62%, 0%).

Evening Star pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 100%, 69%. 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#FFD261

RGB255, 210, 97

HSL43°, 100%, 69%

HSV43°, 62%, 100%

CMYK0, 18, 62, 0

Decimal16765537

CSS RGBrgb(255, 210, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 100%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Evening Star C-952

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Evening Star 953

ΔE 0.5 · #FFD160

Behr

Mellow Yellow 320B-6

ΔE 1.6 · #FFCF5E

PPG

Beach Party 1211-6

ΔE 1.7 · #FBD05C

Valspar

Summer Gold 3005-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #FDD25D

Dunn-Edwards

Rubber Ducky DE5390

ΔE 2.9 · #FACF58

Benjamin Moore

American 2019-40

ΔE 3.2 · #FFD867

Dulux

Stella S15H6

ΔE 3.3 · #F5CA56

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 5 · #F4C454

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 7.6 · #FFD754

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.5 · #F4D96C

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8.8 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9.1 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.4 · #ECC363

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 11.6 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 12.6 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#FFD261

#618EFF

Analogous

#FF8361

#FFD261

#DDFF61

Triadic

#FFD261

#61FFD2

#D261FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD261

#61DDFF

#8361FF

Tetradic

#FFD261

#61FF83

#618EFF

#FF61DD

Monochromatic

#C78F00

#FFBD14

#FFD261

#FFE8AD

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFD261

#8EFF61

#618EFF

#D261FF

Compound

#FFD261

#DDFF61

#618EFF

#8361FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDB81

#F8E1A7

#F7ECD0

Darker

#FFBE1B

#C28B00

#715100

Saturation

#C8BA98

#FFD261

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD261

#F1DC61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD261

#DBDB78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD261

#FFC6D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Evening 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

#FFCA64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD261

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCF88

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.

#4171EA

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: #FFD261;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD261;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-star: #FFD261;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-star': '#FFD261' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD261] text-[#FFD261]

SCSS

$evening-star: #FFD261;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD261?

#FFD261 is Evening Star, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD261 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening Star?

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

What colors pair well with Evening Star?

Evening 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 Evening Star?

You can download Evening 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 Evening Star?

The hex code is #FFD261. In RGB it's 255, 210, 97, and in HSL it's 43°, 100%, 69%.

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