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Stellar Light

#FFF4DD

RGB 255, 244, 221 · HSL 41°, 100%, 93% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 0

Stellar Light is #FFF4DD in HEX — rgb(255, 244, 221), hsl(41°, 100%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 0%).

Stellar Light pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 93%. 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#FFF4DD

RGB255, 244, 221

HSL41°, 100%, 93%

HSV41°, 13%, 100%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 0

Decimal16774365

CSS RGBrgb(255, 244, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Stellar Light DE5231

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fine 2156-70

ΔE 1 · #FCF3DD

Behr

Cancun Sand 310E-1

ΔE 1.3 · #FCF2DD

Dulux

Vanilla Frost Quarter S11H1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #FAF2DD

Vista Paint

Magnolia Bloom K-542

ΔE 1.8 · #F9F0DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Marshmallow Fluff 930

ΔE 2 · #F9F3DD

Valspar

Saffron Ivory 7003-21

ΔE 2 · #F9F1D8

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2.2 · #F9EFD6

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 2.8 · #FDEDD7

Kilz

Cupcake Frosting LD190-01

ΔE 2.9 · #F9ECD7

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 2.9 · #F8EEDB

PPG

Soft Cream 1205-2

ΔE 3 · #F5EFD6

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.6 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 4.4 · #FBF8E7

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 5.7 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FFF4DD

#DBE7FF

Analogous

#FFE2DB

#FFF4DD

#F8FFDB

Triadic

#FFF4DD

#DBFFF4

#F4DBFF

Split-Complementary

#FFF4DD

#DBF8FF

#E2DBFF

Tetradic

#FFF4DD

#DBFFE2

#DBE7FF

#FFDBF8

Monochromatic

#FFC342

#FFDB8F

#FFF4DD

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFF4DD

#E7FFDB

#DBE7FF

#F4DBFF

Compound

#FFF4DD

#F8FFDB

#DBE7FF

#E2DBFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF6E2

#FDF8EB

#FDFAF4

Darker

#FFD67C

#FFB006

#986800

Saturation

#F3EFE8

#FFF4DB

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF4DD

#FCF6DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF4DD

#F6F6E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF4DD

#FFF1F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Stellar Light 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

#FFE4C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF4DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE9E5

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.

#8CADF2

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FFF4DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF4DD;

CSS Variable

--color-stellar-light: #FFF4DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stellar-light': '#FFF4DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF4DD] text-[#FFF4DD]

SCSS

$stellar-light: #FFF4DD;

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#FBF4DC · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF4DD?

#FFF4DD is Stellar Light, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF4DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stellar Light?

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

What colors pair well with Stellar Light?

Stellar Light 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 Stellar Light?

You can download Stellar Light 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 Stellar Light?

The hex code is #FFF4DD. In RGB it's 255, 244, 221, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 93%.

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