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Ash Yellow

#F0BD7E

RGB 240, 189, 126 · HSL 33°, 79%, 72% · CMYK 0, 21, 48, 6

Ash Yellow is #F0BD7E in HEX — rgb(240, 189, 126), hsl(33°, 79%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 48%, 6%).

Ash Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 79%, 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#F0BD7E

RGB240, 189, 126

HSL33°, 79%, 72%

HSV33°, 48%, 94%

CMYK0, 21, 48, 6

Decimal15777150

CSS RGBrgb(240, 189, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 79%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Papaya SW6661

ΔE 1.8 · #EFB97B

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 2 · #EFC07F

Benjamin Moore

Orange 166

ΔE 2.1 · #ECBD80

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 2.6 · #F0B87A

Dunn-Edwards

Paloma Tan DE5297

ΔE 2.6 · #E9B679

Valspar

Golden Chime 3006-5C

ΔE 2.6 · #F0C282

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 3 · #E7B576

Behr

Pyramid Gold PPU6-4

ΔE 3.6 · #E6B473

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 3.7 · #F0C484

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 4 · #F3C683

PPG

Bold Butterscotch 12-08

ΔE 4.5 · #E6B570

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 4.6 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.5 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7.3 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.7 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 14.3 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#F0BD7E

#7FB2F0

Analogous

#F0857F

#F0BD7E

#EAF07F

Triadic

#F0BD7E

#7FF0BD

#BD7FF0

Split-Complementary

#F0BD7E

#7FEAF0

#857FF0

Tetradic

#F0BD7E

#7FF085

#7FB2F0

#F07FEA

Monochromatic

#C07416

#E89A3B

#F0BD7E

#F8E0C4

#FCF3E8

Rectangle

#F0BD7E

#B2F07F

#7FB2F0

#BD7FF0

Compound

#F0BD7E

#EAF07F

#7FB2F0

#857FF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3CA99

#F1D7B7

#F4E7D8

Darker

#ED9C39

#BD6E0D

#704005

Saturation

#C9B9A7

#F0BD7F

#F8BE78

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0BD7E

#DBCC7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0BD7E

#C7C788

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0BD7E

#F2B6BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ash 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

#F3BA7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0BD7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1BF9E

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.

#5A95DE

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: #F0BD7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0BD7E;

CSS Variable

--color-ash-yellow: #F0BD7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ash-yellow': '#F0BD7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0BD7E] text-[#F0BD7E]

SCSS

$ash-yellow: #F0BD7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0BD7E?

#F0BD7E is Ash Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0BD7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ash Yellow?

Ash 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 Ash Yellow?

Ash 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 Ash Yellow?

You can download Ash 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 Ash Yellow?

The hex code is #F0BD7E. In RGB it's 240, 189, 126, and in HSL it's 33°, 79%, 72%.

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