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Perky Yellow

#EFC980

RGB 239, 201, 128 · HSL 39°, 78%, 72% · CMYK 0, 16, 46, 6

Perky Yellow is #EFC980 in HEX — rgb(239, 201, 128), hsl(39°, 78%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 46%, 6%).

Perky Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 78%, 72%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EFC980

RGB239, 201, 128

HSL39°, 78%, 72%

HSV39°, 46%, 94%

CMYK0, 16, 46, 6

Decimal15714688

CSS RGBrgb(239, 201, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 78%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 1.3 · #F2CA83

Benjamin Moore

Beverly 180

ΔE 1.3 · #F2CB80

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Cookie DE5374

ΔE 1.6 · #EEC87C

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 1.7 · #EFC87C

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 2.4 · #F2CF86

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 3 · #EEC784

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 3 · #F4C77F

Behr

Golden Thread MQ4-13

ΔE 3.1 · #E7C17B

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 3.3 · #ECC481

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 3.4 · #F2C784

Sherwin-Williams

Pollen Powder SW9014

ΔE 3.5 · #FBD187

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 4.7 · #F0D181

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 5.3 · #FFD28E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#EFC980

#80A7EF

Analogous

#EF9180

#EFC980

#DFEF80

Triadic

#EFC980

#80EFC8

#C880EF

Split-Complementary

#EFC980

#80DFEF

#9180EF

Tetradic

#EFC980

#80EF91

#80A7EF

#EF80DF

Monochromatic

#BF8418

#E7AB3C

#EFC980

#F8E6C4

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#EFC980

#A7EF80

#80A7EF

#C880EF

Compound

#EFC980

#DFEF80

#80A7EF

#9180EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D399

#F1DDB8

#F4EAD8

Darker

#EBAD3A

#BC7F0E

#6F4B06

Saturation

#C8BDA7

#EFC880

#F7CB78

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFC980

#E2D280

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFC980

#D0D08C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFC980

#F2C1C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Perky Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F3C37B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFC980

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C89F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#5A88DE

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: #EFC980;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFC980;

CSS Variable

--color-perky-yellow: #EFC980;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perky-yellow': '#EFC980' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFC980] text-[#EFC980]

SCSS

$perky-yellow: #EFC980;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC980?

#EFC980 is Perky Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFC980 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perky Yellow?

Perky Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Perky Yellow?

Perky Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Perky Yellow?

You can download Perky Yellow 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 Perky Yellow?

The hex code is #EFC980. In RGB it's 239, 201, 128, and in HSL it's 39°, 78%, 72%.

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