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Golden Snitch

#F1E346

RGB 241, 227, 70 · HSL 55°, 86%, 61% · CMYK 0, 6, 71, 5

Golden Snitch is #F1E346 in HEX — rgb(241, 227, 70), hsl(55°, 86%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 71%, 5%).

Golden Snitch pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 86%, 61%. 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#F1E346

RGB241, 227, 70

HSL55°, 86%, 61%

HSV55°, 71%, 95%

CMYK0, 6, 71, 5

Decimal15852358

CSS RGBrgb(241, 227, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 86%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 4.4 · #E6D943

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 5.2 · #EBE134

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 5.7 · #FFE449

Behr

Neon Light 380B-5

ΔE 6.2 · #FDE33E

Dunn-Edwards

Gilded DE5418

ΔE 7.8 · #F4DB4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 8.3 · #FFDE42

Benjamin Moore

Bold 336

ΔE 8.9 · #FFDE3A

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 9.8 · #D4CF3E

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 10.9 · #CCC921

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 11.6 · #F5D033

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.2 · #FAD140

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 13.5 · #FED340

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 18.7 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 19.7 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 24.4 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#F1E346

#4654F1

Analogous

#F18D46

#F1E346

#AAF146

Triadic

#F1E346

#46F1E3

#E346F1

Split-Complementary

#F1E346

#46AAF1

#8D46F1

Tetradic

#F1E346

#46F18D

#4654F1

#F146AA

Monochromatic

#93880B

#DAC910

#F1E346

#F6EE8D

#FCF8D4

Rectangle

#F1E346

#54F146

#4654F1

#E346F1

Compound

#F1E346

#AAF146

#4654F1

#8D46F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4E86B

#EFE898

#F1EEC7

Darker

#EDDA0C

#A69905

#635B01

Saturation

#B5B182

#F1E346

#F8E93F

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1E346

#F6E049

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1E346

#E5E56D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1E346

#F7D4DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Snitch 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

#F4D750

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1E346

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DC74

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.

#2A39DE

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: #F1E346;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1E346;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-snitch: #F1E346;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-snitch': '#F1E346' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1E346] text-[#F1E346]

SCSS

$golden-snitch: #F1E346;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1E346?

#F1E346 is Golden Snitch, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1E346 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Snitch?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Snitch?

Golden Snitch 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 Golden Snitch?

You can download Golden Snitch 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 Golden Snitch?

The hex code is #F1E346. In RGB it's 241, 227, 70, and in HSL it's 55°, 86%, 61%.

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