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Frolic

#D9C661

RGB 217, 198, 97 · HSL 51°, 61%, 62% · CMYK 0, 9, 55, 15

Frolic is #D9C661 in HEX — rgb(217, 198, 97), hsl(51°, 61%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 55%, 15%).

Frolic pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 61%, 62%. 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#D9C661

RGB217, 198, 97

HSL51°, 61%, 62%

HSV51°, 55%, 85%

CMYK0, 9, 55, 15

Decimal14272097

CSS RGBrgb(217, 198, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 61%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

Exact match

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 3 · #E1C861

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 3.6 · #D0BE55

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 370

ΔE 4.1 · #E3D16E

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 4.2 · #E4D066

Behr

Summer Field 370D-5

ΔE 5 · #E4C665

Dunn-Edwards

Citron DE5473

ΔE 5.2 · #D5C757

PPG

Force Of Nature 1218-4

ΔE 5.7 · #D5CE69

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 6.5 · #E0CD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 7.1 · #CDBB63

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.9 · #C7B446

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.7 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.6 · #ECC363

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 9.7 · #E1DD73

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.2 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 12.8 · #FFD880

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

#D9C661

#6375D9

Analogous

#D98C63

#D9C661

#B0D963

Triadic

#D9C661

#63D9C7

#C763D9

Split-Complementary

#D9C661

#63B0D9

#8C63D9

Tetradic

#D9C661

#63D98C

#6375D9

#D963B0

Monochromatic

#837420

#C1AB2F

#D9C661

#E8DDA1

#F7F3DE

Rectangle

#D9C661

#75D963

#6375D9

#C763D9

Compound

#D9C661

#B0D963

#6375D9

#8C63D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D382

#E3DAA7

#ECE7CF

Darker

#CFB72D

#91801D

#564B0F

Saturation

#B0AB8C

#D9C763

#ECD550

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

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C661

#D8C762

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C661

#C9C975

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C661

#DDBBC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Frolic 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

#E2C164

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C661

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC688

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#485BC5

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: #D9C661;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C661;

CSS Variable

--color-frolic: #D9C661;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frolic': '#D9C661' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C661] text-[#D9C661]

SCSS

$frolic: #D9C661;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C661?

#D9C661 is Frolic, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9C661 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frolic?

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

What colors pair well with Frolic?

Frolic 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 Frolic?

You can download Frolic 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 Frolic?

The hex code is #D9C661. In RGB it's 217, 198, 97, and in HSL it's 51°, 61%, 62%.

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