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Mocha Dandelion

#F1D96E

RGB 241, 217, 110 · HSL 49°, 82%, 69% · CMYK 0, 10, 54, 5

Mocha Dandelion is #F1D96E in HEX — rgb(241, 217, 110), hsl(49°, 82%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 54%, 5%).

Mocha Dandelion pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 82%, 69%. 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#F1D96E

RGB241, 217, 110

HSL49°, 82%, 69%

HSV49°, 54%, 95%

CMYK0, 10, 54, 5

Decimal15849838

CSS RGBrgb(241, 217, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 82%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 1.7 · #F4D96C

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Rays DE5423

ΔE 2.8 · #F6DA74

PPG

Forsythia Blossom 1214-5

ΔE 3 · #F6D76E

Benjamin Moore

Inner 348

ΔE 3.5 · #F2DB77

Behr

Feather Gold 380D-4

ΔE 3.6 · #EEDB69

Valspar

Pineapple Mousse 3008-3C

ΔE 3.7 · #F1D875

Vista Paint

Tons of Sun K-498

ΔE 3.7 · #FBDC75

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 3.8 · #E4D066

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 4.2 · #EDD26F

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 4.6 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Broadway Lights 856

ΔE 4.9 · #FFE07B

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 7.4 · #FBD473

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 9.5 · #E1CC4F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.7 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 10 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 10.3 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#F1D96E

#6F87F1

Analogous

#F1986F

#F1D96E

#C8F16F

Triadic

#F1D96E

#6FF1D9

#D96FF1

Split-Complementary

#F1D96E

#6FC8F1

#986FF1

Tetradic

#F1D96E

#6FF198

#6F87F1

#F16FC8

Monochromatic

#B59712

#EAC72A

#F1D96E

#F8EBB5

#FDF9E8

Rectangle

#F1D96E

#87F16F

#6F87F1

#D96FF1

Compound

#F1D96E

#C8F16F

#6F87F1

#986FF1

Variations

Lighter

#F4E18C

#F1E5AF

#F3EDD3

Darker

#EFCB2A

#B89809

#6D5A03

Saturation

#C3BC9D

#F1D96F

#F8DE68

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1D96E

#EEDB6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1D96E

#DDDD83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1D96E

#F5CDD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mocha Dandelion 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

#F4CF6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1D96E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D492

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#4C67DF

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: #F1D96E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1D96E;

CSS Variable

--color-mocha-dandelion: #F1D96E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mocha-dandelion': '#F1D96E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1D96E] text-[#F1D96E]

SCSS

$mocha-dandelion: #F1D96E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1D96E?

#F1D96E is Mocha Dandelion, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1D96E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mocha Dandelion?

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

What colors pair well with Mocha Dandelion?

Mocha Dandelion 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 Mocha Dandelion?

You can download Mocha Dandelion 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 Mocha Dandelion?

The hex code is #F1D96E. In RGB it's 241, 217, 110, and in HSL it's 49°, 82%, 69%.

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