YELLOWS

Yellow Mellow

#F0D31E

RGB 240, 211, 30 · HSL 52°, 88%, 53% · CMYK 0, 12, 88, 6

Yellow Mellow is #F0D31E in HEX — rgb(240, 211, 30), hsl(52°, 88%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 88%, 6%).

Yellow Mellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 88%, 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#F0D31E

RGB240, 211, 30

HSL52°, 88%, 53%

HSV52°, 88%, 94%

CMYK0, 12, 88, 6

Decimal15782686

CSS RGBrgb(240, 211, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 88%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Jubilation S17H9

ΔE 3.8 · #FBD624

Benjamin Moore

Baby 2023-20

ΔE 4 · #F1CE01

Vista Paint

Sunnyside C-841

ΔE 4 · #F8D221

Behr

Lemon Tart 380B-6

ΔE 4 · #FDDB25

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 5.1 · #F8D016

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 5.1 · #FFDF38

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 5.4 · #F3DA0B

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 6.3 · #FFE536

Valspar

Tangy 3008-1A

ΔE 6.4 · #FBD12B

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 10.3 · #FED340

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10.6 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.8 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 13.5 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 22.9 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25.1 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#F0D31E

#1E3AF1

Analogous

#F16B1E

#F0D31E

#A3F11E

Triadic

#F0D31E

#1EF1D4

#D41EF1

Split-Complementary

#F0D31E

#1EA3F1

#6B1EF1

Tetradic

#F0D31E

#1EF16B

#1E3AF1

#F11EA3

Monochromatic

#6E6007

#B69F0C

#F0D31E

#F5E266

#FAF0AE

Rectangle

#F0D31E

#3AF11E

#1E3AF1

#D41EF1

Compound

#F0D31E

#A3F11E

#1E3AF1

#6B1EF1

Variations

Lighter

#F3DD4B

#EDDF81

#EFE8BB

Darker

#D0B508

#927F02

#564B00

Saturation

#A79E68

#F1D41E

#F8DA16

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0D31E

#ECD521

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0D31E

#D8D857

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0D31E

#F5C4CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Mellow 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

#F3CB32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0D31E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D056

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#1D34C9

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: #F0D31E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0D31E;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-mellow: #F0D31E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-mellow': '#F0D31E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0D31E] text-[#F0D31E]

SCSS

$yellow-mellow: #F0D31E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0D31E?

#F0D31E is Yellow Mellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0D31E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Mellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Mellow?

Yellow Mellow 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 Yellow Mellow?

You can download Yellow Mellow 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 Yellow Mellow?

The hex code is #F0D31E. In RGB it's 240, 211, 30, and in HSL it's 52°, 88%, 53%.

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