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Golden Autumn

#F0A90A

RGB 240, 169, 10 · HSL 41°, 92%, 49% · CMYK 0, 30, 96, 6

Golden Autumn is #F0A90A in HEX — rgb(240, 169, 10), hsl(41°, 92%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 96%, 6%).

Golden Autumn pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 92%, 49%. 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#F0A90A

RGB240, 169, 10

HSL41°, 92%, 49%

HSV41°, 96%, 94%

CMYK0, 30, 96, 6

Decimal15771914

CSS RGBrgb(240, 169, 10)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 92%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Autumn K-520

Exact match

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 2.4 · #F4A900

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

ΔE 2.8 · #EEA300

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 3.1 · #F8AC1D

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 3.5 · #EDAD14

Valspar

Golden Flame 3002-1A

ΔE 4.5 · #FFB41C

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 5.2 · #FFB32A

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 5.4 · #FDAD00

Dulux

Marigold Field SB7B6

ΔE 5.4 · #FDAF29

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Summer DEA118

ΔE 6.2 · #F9B500

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 8 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 8.3 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 14.1 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 15.1 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F0A90A

#0A53F0

Analogous

#F0340A

#F0A90A

#C6F00A

Triadic

#F0A90A

#0AF0A7

#A70AF0

Split-Complementary

#F0A90A

#0AC6F0

#340AF0

Tetradic

#F0A90A

#0AF034

#0A53F0

#F00AC6

Monochromatic

#5D4104

#A67407

#F0A90A

#F8C24F

#FBDC98

Rectangle

#F0A90A

#53F00A

#0A53F0

#A70AF0

Compound

#F0A90A

#C6F00A

#0A53F0

#340AF0

Variations

Lighter

#F7BA37

#EEC774

#EFDCB4

Darker

#C58703

#895E00

#503700

Saturation

#9F8A5A

#F0A70A

#F5A905

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0A90A

#D4BF00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0A90A

#B8B842

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0A90A

#F29EAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Autumn 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

#F3AB23

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0A90A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1B047

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#174CBD

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F0A90A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0A90A;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-autumn: #F0A90A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-autumn': '#F0A90A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0A90A] text-[#F0A90A]

SCSS

$golden-autumn: #F0A90A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0A90A?

#F0A90A is Golden Autumn, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0A90A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Autumn?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Autumn?

Golden Autumn 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 Golden Autumn?

You can download Golden Autumn 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 Golden Autumn?

The hex code is #F0A90A. In RGB it's 240, 169, 10, and in HSL it's 41°, 92%, 49%.

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