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Sunflower

#F0BE3A

RGB 240, 190, 58 · HSL 44°, 86%, 58% · CMYK 0, 21, 76, 6

Sunflower is #F0BE3A in HEX — rgb(240, 190, 58), hsl(44°, 86%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 76%, 6%).

Sunflower pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 86%, 58%. 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#F0BE3A

RGB240, 190, 58

HSL44°, 86%, 58%

HSV44°, 76%, 94%

CMYK0, 21, 76, 6

Decimal15777338

CSS RGBrgb(240, 190, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 86%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sunflower DE5391

Exact match

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 1.9 · #EFBB3B

Dulux

Buzz S15H7

ΔE 2.3 · #F0C041

Behr

Little Sun Dress P280-5

ΔE 3.6 · #F9C845

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Mood 822

ΔE 4.5 · #F7C84A

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 4.6 · #FECA43

PPG

Be Daring 1211-7

ΔE 4.6 · #FFC943

Vista Paint

Sunny Mood C-821

ΔE 4.9 · #F3C64A

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 4.9 · #E5BD3C

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 5.5 · #FDCC4E

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 8.6 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 8.6 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 9.9 · #FFCA2C

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 10 · #D6AE01

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.3 · #ECC363

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

#F0BE3A

#3869F0

Analogous

#F06338

#F0BE3A

#C5F038

Triadic

#F0BE3A

#38F0BF

#BF38F0

Split-Complementary

#F0BE3A

#38C5F0

#6338F0

Tetradic

#F0BE3A

#38F063

#3869F0

#F038C5

Monochromatic

#85640A

#CC9A0F

#F0BE3A

#F5D67F

#FBEDC6

Rectangle

#F0BE3A

#69F038

#3869F0

#BF38F0

Compound

#F0BE3A

#C5F038

#3869F0

#6338F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3CC60

#EED590

#F0E4C3

Darker

#E1A80B

#9E7504

#5E4501

Saturation

#B0A178

#F0BF38

#F8C230

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0BE3A

#DFCA39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0BE3A

#C8C85B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0BE3A

#F3B2BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sunflower 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

#F3BB47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0BE3A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C06B

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.

#2253DA

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: #F0BE3A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0BE3A;

CSS Variable

--color-sunflower: #F0BE3A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunflower': '#F0BE3A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0BE3A] text-[#F0BE3A]

SCSS

$sunflower: #F0BE3A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0BE3A?

#F0BE3A is Sunflower, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0BE3A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunflower?

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

What colors pair well with Sunflower?

Sunflower 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 Sunflower?

You can download Sunflower 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 Sunflower?

The hex code is #F0BE3A. In RGB it's 240, 190, 58, and in HSL it's 44°, 86%, 58%.

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