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Buff Yellow

#F0B967

RGB 240, 185, 103 · HSL 36°, 82%, 67% · CMYK 0, 23, 57, 6

Buff Yellow is #F0B967 in HEX — rgb(240, 185, 103), hsl(36°, 82%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 57%, 6%).

Buff Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 82%, 67%. 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#F0B967

RGB240, 185, 103

HSL36°, 82%, 67%

HSV36°, 57%, 94%

CMYK0, 23, 57, 6

Decimal15776103

CSS RGBrgb(240, 185, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 82%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mustard Sauce S13G5

ΔE 1.5 · #EDB968

Behr

Kernel BIC-29

ΔE 1.8 · #EFB667

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 2.6 · #EBBA67

PPG

Golden Opportunity 1204-6

ΔE 2.8 · #F7C070

Sherwin-Williams

Olden Amber SW9013

ΔE 2.9 · #EEB76B

Benjamin Moore

Pan 181

ΔE 3 · #EDB45E

Dunn-Edwards

Just Peachy DE5284

ΔE 4.3 · #F8C275

Valspar

Peach Tea 3002-3C

ΔE 4.4 · #FDC572

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 4.8 · #F4C472

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Poppy 927

ΔE 5 · #E1AE58

Vista Paint

Sassy Yellow C-932

ΔE 5.3 · #EEC171

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 7.3 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8.2 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 8.6 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 8.6 · #EABE5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 11.6 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#F0B967

#669DF0

Analogous

#F07466

#F0B967

#E2F066

Triadic

#F0B967

#66F0B9

#B966F0

Split-Complementary

#F0B967

#66E2F0

#7466F0

Tetradic

#F0B967

#66F074

#669DF0

#F066E2

Monochromatic

#AC6E11

#E99920

#F0B967

#F7D9AB

#FDF4E8

Rectangle

#F0B967

#9DF066

#669DF0

#B966F0

Compound

#F0B967

#E2F066

#669DF0

#7466F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3C784

#F0D4A9

#F2E5D1

Darker

#EF9D23

#B36F09

#6A4103

Saturation

#C0AF96

#F0B966

#F7BA5E

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0B967

#DAC966

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0B967

#C4C476

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0B967

#F2B1B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Buff 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

#F3B768

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0B967

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1BC8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4582DE

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: #F0B967;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0B967;

CSS Variable

--color-buff-yellow: #F0B967;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buff-yellow': '#F0B967' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0B967] text-[#F0B967]

SCSS

$buff-yellow: #F0B967;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0B967?

#F0B967 is Buff Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0B967 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buff Yellow?

Buff 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 Buff Yellow?

Buff 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 Buff Yellow?

You can download Buff 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 Buff Yellow?

The hex code is #F0B967. In RGB it's 240, 185, 103, and in HSL it's 36°, 82%, 67%.

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