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Moon Yellow

#F0C420

RGB 240, 196, 32 · HSL 47°, 87%, 53% · CMYK 0, 18, 87, 6

Moon Yellow is #F0C420 in HEX — rgb(240, 196, 32), hsl(47°, 87%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 87%, 6%).

Moon Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 87%, 53%. 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#F0C420

RGB240, 196, 32

HSL47°, 87%, 53%

HSV47°, 87%, 94%

CMYK0, 18, 87, 6

Decimal15778848

CSS RGBrgb(240, 196, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 87%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Scent 837

ΔE 2 · #F1C11C

Vista Paint

Fresh Scent C-836

ΔE 2.1 · #F0C115

Valspar

Dijon 3006-1A

ΔE 3 · #F7C82F

Dulux

Sulphur S16H9 · SB7A6

ΔE 3.3 · #FBCC2A

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 3.9 · #E5BE01

Benjamin Moore

Viking 321

ΔE 4.5 · #FFD031

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 4.7 · #FFCA2C

Behr

Lemon Lime 390B-7

ΔE 4.8 · #E4C000

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Punch DE5398

ΔE 5.1 · #FECF24

Sherwin-Williams

Cheerful SW6903

ΔE 5.7 · #FFC723

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 6.4 · #FFD637

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 6.8 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 8.8 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 14.1 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 22.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F0C420

#1F4CEF

Analogous

#EF5A1F

#F0C420

#B4EF1F

Triadic

#F0C420

#1FEFC2

#C21FEF

Split-Complementary

#F0C420

#1FB4EF

#5A1FEF

Tetradic

#F0C420

#1FEF5A

#1F4CEF

#EF1FB4

Monochromatic

#6E5808

#B5910D

#F0C420

#F4D666

#F9E9AE

Rectangle

#F0C420

#4CEF1F

#1F4CEF

#C21FEF

Compound

#F0C420

#B4EF1F

#1F4CEF

#5A1FEF

Variations

Lighter

#F3CE4C

#ECD582

#EFE4BC

Darker

#CFA409

#917303

#564400

Saturation

#A69968

#EFC21F

#F7C717

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0C420

#E3CD1F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0C420

#CCCC52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0C420

#F4B7C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Moon 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

#F3C033

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0C420

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C557

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.

#1E43C8

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: #F0C420;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0C420;

CSS Variable

--color-moon-yellow: #F0C420;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moon-yellow': '#F0C420' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0C420] text-[#F0C420]

SCSS

$moon-yellow: #F0C420;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0C420?

#F0C420 is Moon Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0C420 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moon Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Moon Yellow?

Moon 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 Moon Yellow?

You can download Moon 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 Moon Yellow?

The hex code is #F0C420. In RGB it's 240, 196, 32, and in HSL it's 47°, 87%, 53%.

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