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Shinjuku Gold

#F0E185

RGB 240, 225, 133 · HSL 52°, 78%, 73% · CMYK 0, 6, 45, 6

Shinjuku Gold is #F0E185 in HEX — rgb(240, 225, 133), hsl(52°, 78%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 45%, 6%).

Shinjuku Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 78%, 73%. 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#F0E185

RGB240, 225, 133

HSL52°, 78%, 73%

HSV52°, 45%, 94%

CMYK0, 6, 45, 6

Decimal15786373

CSS RGBrgb(240, 225, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 78%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 353

ΔE 2.5 · #F7E586

Dulux

Day Glow S17G4

ΔE 2.9 · #EADA82

Behr

Mustard Seed 370D-4

ΔE 3.1 · #ECDD87

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 4.2 · #E6DA78

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 4.5 · #ECDF7A

Valspar

Island Sun 3007-3C

ΔE 4.7 · #EFDA86

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 5.6 · #FEE483

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 5.6 · #F8EB97

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.7 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 5.8 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7 · #E0CD74

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 7.1 · #FFDF85

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 7.4 · #F7EE9C

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.4 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.2 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#F0E185

#8493F0

Analogous

#F0AC84

#F0E185

#C8F084

Triadic

#F0E185

#84F0E2

#E284F0

Split-Complementary

#F0E185

#84C8F0

#AC84F0

Tetradic

#F0E185

#84F0AC

#8493F0

#F084C8

Monochromatic

#C3AC18

#E7D140

#F0E185

#F8F2C9

#FCFAE8

Rectangle

#F0E185

#93F084

#8493F0

#E284F0

Compound

#F0E185

#C8F084

#8493F0

#AC84F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E79D

#F1EABA

#F4F1DA

Darker

#ECD53E

#BEA70F

#716306

Saturation

#CAC6AA

#F0E284

#F7E77D

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E185

#F1E086

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E185

#E4E495

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E185

#F5D6DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Shinjuku Gold 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

#F3D57F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E185

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DAA3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#5E6FDE

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: #F0E185;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E185;

CSS Variable

--color-shinjuku-gold: #F0E185;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shinjuku-gold': '#F0E185' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E185] text-[#F0E185]

SCSS

$shinjuku-gold: #F0E185;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E185?

#F0E185 is Shinjuku Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E185 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shinjuku Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Shinjuku Gold?

Shinjuku Gold 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 Shinjuku Gold?

You can download Shinjuku Gold 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 Shinjuku Gold?

The hex code is #F0E185. In RGB it's 240, 225, 133, and in HSL it's 52°, 78%, 73%.

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