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Dancing Daisy

#EFC357

RGB 239, 195, 87 · HSL 43°, 83%, 64% · CMYK 0, 18, 64, 6

Dancing Daisy is #EFC357 in HEX — rgb(239, 195, 87), hsl(43°, 83%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 64%, 6%).

Dancing Daisy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 83%, 64%. 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#EFC357

RGB239, 195, 87

HSL43°, 83%, 64%

HSV43°, 64%, 94%

CMYK0, 18, 64, 6

Decimal15713111

CSS RGBrgb(239, 195, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 83%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dancing Daisy S16G6 · SB7A8

Exact match

Valspar

Sunday Brunch 3005-3B

ΔE 2 · #ECC455

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 2.7 · #F4C454

Vista Paint

I'm a Local C-862

ΔE 3.3 · #EBBF5A

Benjamin Moore

Luminous 300

ΔE 3.7 · #F0BD51

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Appeal DE5382

ΔE 4.2 · #E6BE59

Hallman-Lindsay

I'm A Local 863

ΔE 4.2 · #EBBF5C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 4.3 · #EABE5B

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

ΔE 5 · #E4C14D

Behr

Yellow Jubilee P260-5

ΔE 5.1 · #FFD165

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 5.8 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 6.7 · #DBB651

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 8.6 · #FBD473

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11 · #F2D964

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 11.6 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.4 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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 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

#EFC357

#5782EF

Analogous

#EF7857

#EFC357

#CEEF57

Triadic

#EFC357

#57EFC4

#C457EF

Split-Complementary

#EFC357

#57CEEF

#7857EF

Tetradic

#EFC357

#57EF78

#5782EF

#EF57CE

Monochromatic

#9F760F

#E5AA15

#EFC357

#F6DD9D

#FCF5E3

Rectangle

#EFC357

#82EF57

#5782EF

#C457EF

Compound

#EFC357

#CEEF57

#5782EF

#7857EF

Variations

Lighter

#F3D079

#EFD9A1

#F2E7CC

Darker

#EFB216

#AC7D08

#664A02

Saturation

#BAAD8C

#EFC457

#F7C84F

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFC357

#E1CD57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFC357

#CBCB6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFC357

#F2B8C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dancing Daisy 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

#F3BF5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFC357

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C481

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#3967DD

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: #EFC357;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFC357;

CSS Variable

--color-dancing-daisy: #EFC357;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dancing-daisy': '#EFC357' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFC357] text-[#EFC357]

SCSS

$dancing-daisy: #EFC357;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC357?

#EFC357 is Dancing Daisy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFC357 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dancing Daisy?

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

What colors pair well with Dancing Daisy?

Dancing Daisy 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 Dancing Daisy?

You can download Dancing Daisy 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 Dancing Daisy?

The hex code is #EFC357. In RGB it's 239, 195, 87, and in HSL it's 43°, 83%, 64%.

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