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Spectacular Saffron

#EDD924

RGB 237, 217, 36 · HSL 54°, 85%, 54% · CMYK 0, 8, 85, 7

Spectacular Saffron is #EDD924 in HEX — rgb(237, 217, 36), hsl(54°, 85%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 85%, 7%).

Spectacular Saffron pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 85%, 54%. 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#EDD924

RGB237, 217, 36

HSL54°, 85%, 54%

HSV54°, 85%, 93%

CMYK0, 8, 85, 7

Decimal15587620

CSS RGBrgb(237, 217, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 85%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 3.8 · #E9DD24

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 4.9 · #F3DA0B

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 5.1 · #FFE536

Behr

Neon Light 380B-5

ΔE 5.6 · #FDE33E

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 6.3 · #FFDF38

Benjamin Moore

Bold 336

ΔE 7 · #FFDE3A

Vista Paint

Citron C-849

ΔE 7.5 · #FFE041

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 8.5 · #FFDE42

Valspar

Tangy 3008-1A

ΔE 10.3 · #FBD12B

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 11.2 · #CCC921

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 13.2 · #EDEB00

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 13.2 · #FED340

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 15.9 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25.5 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 26.8 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.6 · #ECC363

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

#EDD924

#263AED

Analogous

#ED7626

#EDD924

#9EED26

Triadic

#EDD924

#26EDD9

#D926ED

Split-Complementary

#EDD924

#269EED

#7626ED

Tetradic

#EDD924

#26ED76

#263AED

#ED269E

Monochromatic

#716709

#B8A70F

#EDD924

#F3E66D

#F9F2B4

Rectangle

#EDD924

#3AED26

#263AED

#D926ED

Compound

#EDD924

#9EED26

#263AED

#7626ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1E151

#EBE186

#EEE9BE

Darker

#D0BD0C

#938405

#574F01

Saturation

#A8A26C

#EDD926

#F6E11D

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDD924

#EFD828

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDD924

#DDDD5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDD924

#F3CAD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spectacular Saffron 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

#F1CF36

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDD924

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED45A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#2031CA

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: #EDD924;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDD924;

CSS Variable

--color-spectacular-saffron: #EDD924;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spectacular-saffron': '#EDD924' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDD924] text-[#EDD924]

SCSS

$spectacular-saffron: #EDD924;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDD924?

#EDD924 is Spectacular Saffron, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDD924 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spectacular Saffron?

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

What colors pair well with Spectacular Saffron?

Spectacular Saffron 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 Spectacular Saffron?

You can download Spectacular Saffron 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 Spectacular Saffron?

The hex code is #EDD924. In RGB it's 237, 217, 36, and in HSL it's 54°, 85%, 54%.

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