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Sport Yellow

#EFD678

RGB 239, 214, 120 · HSL 47°, 79%, 70% · CMYK 0, 10, 50, 6

Sport Yellow is #EFD678 in HEX — rgb(239, 214, 120), hsl(47°, 79%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 50%, 6%).

Sport Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 79%, 70%. 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#EFD678

RGB239, 214, 120

HSL47°, 79%, 70%

HSV47°, 50%, 94%

CMYK0, 10, 50, 6

Decimal15718008

CSS RGBrgb(239, 214, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 79%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pineapple Mousse 3008-3C

ΔE 2.4 · #F1D875

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 3 · #EDD26F

Benjamin Moore

Inner 348

ΔE 3.2 · #F2DB77

PPG

Firelight 1211-5

ΔE 3.3 · #F9D97B

Dulux

Joyful S15H4

ΔE 3.8 · #FADB81

Vista Paint

Mayan Maize K-506

ΔE 4 · #F9D877

Dunn-Edwards

Summertime DE5381

ΔE 4.1 · #F2D178

Behr

Warm Glow 360D-4

ΔE 4.2 · #F4D37B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 4.9 · #E0CD74

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 5 · #FFDF85

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 5.1 · #FEE483

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 5.1 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 6.5 · #FFD880

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 6.6 · #FADB89

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.5 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.7 · #E6D690

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

#EFD678

#7690EF

Analogous

#EF9876

#EFD678

#CDEF76

Triadic

#EFD678

#76EFD5

#D576EF

Split-Complementary

#EFD678

#76CDEF

#9876EF

Tetradic

#EFD678

#76EF98

#7690EF

#EF76CD

Monochromatic

#B79415

#E7C032

#EFD678

#F7EABB

#FCF8E8

Rectangle

#EFD678

#90EF76

#7690EF

#D576EF

Compound

#EFD678

#CDEF76

#7690EF

#9876EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2DD91

#F0E3B2

#F3EDD5

Darker

#ECC432

#B7930D

#6D5705

Saturation

#C5BDA0

#EFD576

#F7D96E

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

14.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFD678

#EBD979

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFD678

#DBDB89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFD678

#F3CBD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sport Yellow 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

#F3CD75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFD678

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0D299

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.

#5270DD

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: #EFD678;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFD678;

CSS Variable

--color-sport-yellow: #EFD678;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sport-yellow': '#EFD678' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFD678] text-[#EFD678]

SCSS

$sport-yellow: #EFD678;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFD678?

#EFD678 is Sport Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFD678 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sport Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Sport Yellow?

Sport Yellow 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 Sport Yellow?

You can download Sport 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 Sport Yellow?

The hex code is #EFD678. In RGB it's 239, 214, 120, and in HSL it's 47°, 79%, 70%.

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