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Fandangle

#E4DA65

RGB 228, 218, 101 · HSL 55°, 70%, 65% · CMYK 0, 4, 56, 11

Fandangle is #E4DA65 in HEX — rgb(228, 218, 101), hsl(55°, 70%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 56%, 11%).

Fandangle pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 70%, 65%. 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#E4DA65

RGB228, 218, 101

HSL55°, 70%, 65%

HSV55°, 56%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 56, 11

Decimal14998117

CSS RGBrgb(228, 218, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 70%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fandangle S18H5

Exact match

Behr

Green Papaya P320-5

ΔE 3.2 · #E4D95D

Valspar

Citrus Tickle 6008-9C

ΔE 4.7 · #DAD969

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2024-40

ΔE 5.3 · #EDDD72

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 5.7 · #E9D959

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pear DE5515

ΔE 5.7 · #E1E36E

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 5.7 · #ECE678

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 6 · #E1DD73

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.5 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.8 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 7.8 · #E1CC4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 8.8 · #FFED80

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 9.8 · #D9C661

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 11.8 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 16.4 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 17.2 · #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 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

#E4DA65

#6772E4

Analogous

#E49B67

#E4DA65

#B0E467

Triadic

#E4DA65

#67E4DA

#DA67E4

Split-Complementary

#E4DA65

#67B0E4

#9B67E4

Tetradic

#E4DA65

#67E49B

#6772E4

#E467B0

Monochromatic

#988D1B

#D9CA26

#E4DA65

#F0EAA8

#FBFAE9

Rectangle

#E4DA65

#72E467

#6772E4

#DA67E4

Compound

#E4DA65

#B0E467

#6772E4

#9B67E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAE186

#E9E4AA

#EFEDD0

Darker

#DFD02B

#A19615

#60590A

Saturation

#B8B593

#E4DA67

#F2E55A

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4DA65

#EAD667

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4DA65

#DCDC7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4DA65

#EACDD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fandangle 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

#EAD067

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4DA65

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D58B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#4954D1

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: #E4DA65;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4DA65;

CSS Variable

--color-fandangle: #E4DA65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fandangle': '#E4DA65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4DA65] text-[#E4DA65]

SCSS

$fandangle: #E4DA65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4DA65?

#E4DA65 is Fandangle, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4DA65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fandangle?

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

What colors pair well with Fandangle?

Fandangle 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 Fandangle?

You can download Fandangle 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 Fandangle?

The hex code is #E4DA65. In RGB it's 228, 218, 101, and in HSL it's 55°, 70%, 65%.

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