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Slap Happy

#C9CC4A

RGB 201, 204, 74 · HSL 61°, 56%, 55% · CMYK 1, 0, 64, 20

Slap Happy is #C9CC4A in HEX — rgb(201, 204, 74), hsl(61°, 56%, 55%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 64%, 20%).

Slap Happy pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 56%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C9CC4A

RGB201, 204, 74

HSL61°, 56%, 55%

HSV61°, 64%, 80%

CMYK1, 0, 64, 20

Decimal13225034

CSS RGBrgb(201, 204, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 56%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Flower 398

ΔE 2 · #CFCF4B

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 2.9 · #D0D34D

Dulux

Tansy S18G8 · SB8A8

ΔE 3.4 · #C8C544

Valspar

Parsley Sprig 6008-8B

ΔE 4 · #C2C54B

Behr

Midori P330-5

ΔE 5.5 · #DAD356

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 8.3 · #D4DD4C

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 9.9 · #C6B836

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 10.2 · #C3D263

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 10.5 · #E1CC4F

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 12.7 · #CCC921

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 14.2 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 16.1 · #FDE164

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 16.4 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17.4 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9CC4A

#4E4CCD

Analogous

#CD8E4C

#C9CC4A

#8ACD4C

Triadic

#C9CC4A

#4CCACD

#CD4CCA

Split-Complementary

#C9CC4A

#4C8ACD

#8E4CCD

Tetradic

#C9CC4A

#4CCD8E

#4E4CCD

#CD4C8A

Monochromatic

#62631C

#9D9F2D

#C9CC4A

#DCDD88

#EDEEC3

Rectangle

#C9CC4A

#4CCD4E

#4E4CCD

#CD4CCA

Compound

#C9CC4A

#8ACD4C

#4E4CCD

#8E4CCD

Variations

Lighter

#D5D770

#DADB99

#E6E7C7

Darker

#B0B22E

#7B7D1E

#494A10

Saturation

#9FA079

#CACD4C

#E3E633

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CC4A

#D6C44D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CC4A

#CBCB68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CC4A

#D0BEC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Slap Happy 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

#D6C653

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CC4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CB77

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE9

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.

#403EB0

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: #C9CC4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CC4A;

CSS Variable

--color-slap-happy: #C9CC4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slap-happy': '#C9CC4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CC4A] text-[#C9CC4A]

SCSS

$slap-happy: #C9CC4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CC4A?

#C9CC4A is Slap Happy, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9CC4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slap Happy?

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

What colors pair well with Slap Happy?

Slap Happy 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 Slap Happy?

You can download Slap Happy 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 Slap Happy?

The hex code is #C9CC4A. In RGB it's 201, 204, 74, and in HSL it's 61°, 56%, 55%.

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