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Hive Delight

#F1C24B

RGB 241, 194, 75 · HSL 43°, 86%, 62% · CMYK 0, 20, 69, 5

Hive Delight is #F1C24B in HEX — rgb(241, 194, 75), hsl(43°, 86%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 69%, 5%).

Hive Delight pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 86%, 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#F1C24B

RGB241, 194, 75

HSL43°, 86%, 62%

HSV43°, 69%, 95%

CMYK0, 20, 69, 5

Decimal15843915

CSS RGBrgb(241, 194, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 86%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sunny Mood C-821

ΔE 2.4 · #F3C64A

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 3 · #F4C454

Dulux

Buzz S15H7

ΔE 3.3 · #F0C041

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Mood 822

ΔE 3.5 · #F7C84A

Benjamin Moore

Imperial 314

ΔE 3.9 · #FDC651

Dunn-Edwards

Rubber Ducky DE5390

ΔE 4.8 · #FACF58

Behr

Fuzzy Duckling P270-5

ΔE 4.8 · #FFC64F

Valspar

Sunday Brunch 3005-3B

ΔE 5 · #ECC455

PPG

Fuzzy Navel 1206-6

ΔE 5.4 · #FFD15C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 7.5 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10.4 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.9 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 11 · #FAD140

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 11.7 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 14.1 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F1C24B

#4B7AF1

Analogous

#F16F4B

#F1C24B

#CDF14B

Triadic

#F1C24B

#4BF1C2

#C24BF1

Split-Complementary

#F1C24B

#4BCDF1

#6F4BF1

Tetradic

#F1C24B

#4BF16F

#4B7AF1

#F14BCD

Monochromatic

#98700B

#DFA511

#F1C24B

#F7DA92

#FCF2D9

Rectangle

#F1C24B

#7AF14B

#4B7AF1

#C24BF1

Compound

#F1C24B

#CDF14B

#4B7AF1

#6F4BF1

Variations

Lighter

#F4CE6F

#EFD79A

#F2E6C9

Darker

#F1B00C

#A97B05

#654801

Saturation

#B7A985

#F1C24B

#F8C544

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1C24B

#E1CD4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1C24B

#CBCB65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1C24B

#F4B7C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hive Delight 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

#F4BE53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1C24B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C378

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.

#2E60DF

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: #F1C24B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1C24B;

CSS Variable

--color-hive-delight: #F1C24B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hive-delight': '#F1C24B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1C24B] text-[#F1C24B]

SCSS

$hive-delight: #F1C24B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1C24B?

#F1C24B is Hive Delight, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1C24B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hive Delight?

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

What colors pair well with Hive Delight?

Hive Delight 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 Hive Delight?

You can download Hive Delight 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 Hive Delight?

The hex code is #F1C24B. In RGB it's 241, 194, 75, and in HSL it's 43°, 86%, 62%.

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