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Sunrays

#F1CA34

RGB 241, 202, 52 · HSL 48°, 87%, 57% · CMYK 0, 16, 78, 5

Sunrays is #F1CA34 in HEX — rgb(241, 202, 52), hsl(48°, 87%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 78%, 5%).

Sunrays pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 87%, 57%. 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#F1CA34

RGB241, 202, 52

HSL48°, 87%, 57%

HSV48°, 78%, 95%

CMYK0, 16, 78, 5

Decimal15845940

CSS RGBrgb(241, 202, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 87%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sunrays 343

Exact match

Vista Paint

Basket of Gold C-835

ΔE 0.9 · #F3CC38

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 2 · #F4CC3C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 3 · #FAD140

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 3.2 · #F5D033

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Zest DE5412

ΔE 3.2 · #E7C630

Behr

Citrus Zest 390B-6

ΔE 3.4 · #ECCC39

Dulux

Dandelion Yellow S16H8 · SB7A5

ΔE 3.5 · #FCD33B

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 3.8 · #FED340

Valspar

Dijon 3006-1A

ΔE 3.9 · #F7C82F

PPG

Crushed Pineapple 1213-7

ΔE 5.4 · #EFCC44

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 7.1 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 7.1 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 14.9 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 18.5 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#F1CA34

#3258F1

Analogous

#F16B32

#F1CA34

#B8F132

Triadic

#F1CA34

#32F1CB

#CB32F1

Split-Complementary

#F1CA34

#32B8F1

#6B32F1

Tetradic

#F1CA34

#32F16B

#3258F1

#F132B8

Monochromatic

#816909

#C8A30E

#F1CA34

#F6DD79

#FBEFC1

Rectangle

#F1CA34

#58F132

#3258F1

#CB32F1

Compound

#F1CA34

#B8F132

#3258F1

#6B32F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4D55B

#EEDA8D

#F0E7C1

Darker

#DFB40A

#9C7E03

#5D4A00

Saturation

#AEA375

#F1CB32

#F8CF2B

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1CA34

#E7D134

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1CA34

#D1D15C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1CA34

#F5BDC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sunrays 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

#F4C442

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1CA34

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C966

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.

#2045D7

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: #F1CA34;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1CA34;

CSS Variable

--color-sunrays: #F1CA34;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunrays': '#F1CA34' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1CA34] text-[#F1CA34]

SCSS

$sunrays: #F1CA34;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1CA34?

#F1CA34 is Sunrays, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1CA34 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunrays?

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

What colors pair well with Sunrays?

Sunrays 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 Sunrays?

You can download Sunrays 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 Sunrays?

The hex code is #F1CA34. In RGB it's 241, 202, 52, and in HSL it's 48°, 87%, 57%.

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