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Xanthous

#F1B42F

RGB 241, 180, 47 · HSL 41°, 87%, 56% · CMYK 0, 25, 80, 5

Xanthous is #F1B42F in HEX — rgb(241, 180, 47), hsl(41°, 87%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 80%, 5%).

Xanthous pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 87%, 56%. 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#F1B42F

RGB241, 180, 47

HSL41°, 87%, 56%

HSV41°, 80%, 95%

CMYK0, 25, 80, 5

Decimal15840303

CSS RGBrgb(241, 180, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 87%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Fuzzies 830

ΔE 1.9 · #F5B72E

Behr

Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A

ΔE 2.1 · #F7B932

Vista Paint

Antique Gold K-521

ΔE 2.4 · #F8BA38

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 3.8 · #F9B82B

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 4.3 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 4.3 · #FFBA38

Dulux

Gold Rush S14H9

ΔE 4.5 · #FCBA2D

Valspar

Golden Treasure 3004-1A

ΔE 4.7 · #FCC13D

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 6.2 · #FFBE47

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 7.9 · #E4A010

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 8 · #F8AC1D

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 8.6 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.4 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 12 · #FFB953

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 12.3 · #FDAD00

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#F1B42F

#2D6BF0

Analogous

#F0512D

#F1B42F

#CDF02D

Triadic

#F1B42F

#2DF0B3

#B32DF0

Split-Complementary

#F1B42F

#2DCDF0

#512DF0

Tetradic

#F1B42F

#2DF051

#2D6BF0

#F02DCD

Monochromatic

#7C5709

#C48A0E

#F1B42F

#F5CD75

#FAE7BC

Rectangle

#F1B42F

#6BF02D

#2D6BF0

#B32DF0

Compound

#F1B42F

#CDF02D

#2D6BF0

#512DF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3C257

#EDCE8A

#F0E0C0

Darker

#DB990A

#9A6A03

#5B3E00

Saturation

#AC9A72

#F0B32D

#F8B526

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1B42F

#DAC62B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1B42F

#C0C052

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1B42F

#F4A9B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Xanthous 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

#F4B43E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1B42F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1B963

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.

#2058D3

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: #F1B42F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1B42F;

CSS Variable

--color-xanthous: #F1B42F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'xanthous': '#F1B42F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1B42F] text-[#F1B42F]

SCSS

$xanthous: #F1B42F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1B42F?

#F1B42F is Xanthous, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1B42F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Xanthous?

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

What colors pair well with Xanthous?

Xanthous 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 Xanthous?

You can download Xanthous 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 Xanthous?

The hex code is #F1B42F. In RGB it's 241, 180, 47, and in HSL it's 41°, 87%, 56%.

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