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Yellow Petal

#F0E74B

RGB 240, 231, 75 · HSL 57°, 85%, 62% · CMYK 0, 4, 69, 6

Yellow Petal is #F0E74B in HEX — rgb(240, 231, 75), hsl(57°, 85%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 69%, 6%).

Yellow Petal pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 85%, 62%. 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#F0E74B

RGB240, 231, 75

HSL57°, 85%, 62%

HSV57°, 69%, 94%

CMYK0, 4, 69, 6

Decimal15787851

CSS RGBrgb(240, 231, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 85%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

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ΔE 5.4 · #E6D943

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 5.8 · #EBE134

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 7.8 · #FFE449

Behr

Solar Energy P310-5

ΔE 8.3 · #F6E259

Dunn-Edwards

Gilded DE5418

ΔE 9.3 · #F4DB4F

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 9.8 · #D4CF3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 10.7 · #FFDE42

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 363

ΔE 10.9 · #E9D34B

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 11.3 · #CCC921

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 14 · #F8F32B

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 15.5 · #FAD140

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 15.9 · #FED340

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 20.2 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 21.2 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

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ΔE 23.3 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F0E74B

#4C54F0

Analogous

#F0964C

#F0E74B

#A6F04C

Triadic

#F0E74B

#4CF0E8

#E84CF0

Split-Complementary

#F0E74B

#4CA6F0

#964CF0

Tetradic

#F0E74B

#4CF096

#4C54F0

#F04CA6

Monochromatic

#97900C

#DED412

#F0E74B

#F6F192

#FCFAD9

Rectangle

#F0E74B

#54F04C

#4C54F0

#E84CF0

Compound

#F0E74B

#A6F04C

#4C54F0

#964CF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3ED70

#EFEB9B

#F1EFC9

Darker

#EFE40E

#A8A006

#645F01

Saturation

#B7B485

#F0E84C

#F8EF44

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E74B

#F8E24E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E74B

#E9E971

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E74B

#F7D8E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Petal 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

#F3DA53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E74B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DF78

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.

#2F38DE

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: #F0E74B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E74B;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-petal: #F0E74B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-petal': '#F0E74B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E74B] text-[#F0E74B]

SCSS

$yellow-petal: #F0E74B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E74B?

#F0E74B is Yellow Petal, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E74B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Petal?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Petal?

Yellow Petal 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 Petal?

You can download Yellow Petal 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 Petal?

The hex code is #F0E74B. In RGB it's 240, 231, 75, and in HSL it's 57°, 85%, 62%.

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