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Willow-Flower Yellow

#F0D29D

RGB 240, 210, 157 · HSL 38°, 73%, 78% · CMYK 0, 13, 35, 6

Willow-Flower Yellow is #F0D29D in HEX — rgb(240, 210, 157), hsl(38°, 73%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 35%, 6%).

Willow-Flower Yellow pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 73%, 78%. 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#F0D29D

RGB240, 210, 157

HSL38°, 73%, 78%

HSV38°, 35%, 94%

CMYK0, 13, 35, 6

Decimal15782557

CSS RGBrgb(240, 210, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 73%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 0.7 · #F0D39D

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 1.2 · #EED09D

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 1.6 · #F4D6A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunday Afternoon 904

ΔE 1.8 · #F1D199

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2 · #EFD5A1

Vista Paint

Sunday Afternoon C-903

ΔE 2.1 · #F1D299

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 2.5 · #E8CF99

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 2.6 · #EFCD96

Behr

Pismo Dunes 340C-3

ΔE 2.6 · #F5D79E

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 2.6 · #F4D09D

Dulux

Milky Maize S12H3

ΔE 2.8 · #F9D6A0

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 2.8 · #E9D19E

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 2.9 · #F9D9A2

PPG

Upbeat 1106-2

ΔE 3.3 · #F1D9A5

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.8 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#F0D29D

#9EBCF0

Analogous

#F0A99E

#F0D29D

#E5F09E

Triadic

#F0D29D

#9EF0D2

#D29EF0

Split-Complementary

#F0D29D

#9EE5F0

#A99EF0

Tetradic

#F0D29D

#9EF0A9

#9EBCF0

#F09EE5

Monochromatic

#D49221

#E6B35C

#F0D29D

#FAF1E0

#FCF5E9

Rectangle

#F0D29D

#BCF09E

#9EBCF0

#D29EF0

Compound

#F0D29D

#E5F09E

#9EBCF0

#A99EF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3DBB1

#F2E3C8

#F5EEE1

Darker

#E9B356

#C58516

#754E0A

Saturation

#D3CABB

#F0D29E

#F7D496

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0D29D

#E6D99D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0D29D

#D7D7A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0D29D

#F2CBD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Willow-Flower 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

#F3CA91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0D29D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1CFB5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#749BDE

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F0D29D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0D29D;

CSS Variable

--color-willow-flower-yellow: #F0D29D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow-flower-yellow': '#F0D29D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0D29D] text-[#F0D29D]

SCSS

$willow-flower-yellow: #F0D29D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0D29D?

#F0D29D is Willow-Flower Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0D29D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Willow-Flower Yellow?

Willow-Flower 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 Willow-Flower Yellow?

Willow-Flower 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 Willow-Flower Yellow?

You can download Willow-Flower 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 Willow-Flower Yellow?

The hex code is #F0D29D. In RGB it's 240, 210, 157, and in HSL it's 38°, 73%, 78%.

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