YELLOWS

First Day of Summer

#F1E798

RGB 241, 231, 152 · HSL 53°, 76%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 37, 5

First Day of Summer is #F1E798 in HEX — rgb(241, 231, 152), hsl(53°, 76%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 37%, 5%).

First Day of Summer pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 76%, 77%. 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#F1E798

RGB241, 231, 152

HSL53°, 76%, 77%

HSV53°, 37%, 95%

CMYK0, 4, 37, 5

Decimal15853464

CSS RGBrgb(241, 231, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 76%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 1.2 · #F1E99B

Vista Paint

Golden Treasure K-435

ΔE 1.4 · #F2EA9C

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Gelato DE5464

ΔE 2.1 · #F8EC9E

Dulux

Pitapat S18H3

ΔE 2.1 · #EDE89A

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 2.7 · #F7EE9C

PPG

Lazy Daizy 1212-4

ΔE 3 · #F6EBA1

Hallman-Lindsay

Scene Stealer 833

ΔE 3.4 · #FAE89A

Benjamin Moore

Pineapple 333

ΔE 3.4 · #FBEB9F

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 3.5 · #F7E594

Behr

Banana Split 360A-3

ΔE 3.6 · #FDEFA2

Valspar

Chickery Chick 3008-2A

ΔE 3.7 · #FBE998

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 4.5 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 6.4 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.1 · #E6D690

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 7.2 · #FAE39F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 20.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F1E798

#98A2F1

Analogous

#F1BA98

#F1E798

#CFF198

Triadic

#F1E798

#98F1E7

#E798F1

Split-Complementary

#F1E798

#98CFF1

#BA98F1

Tetradic

#F1E798

#98F1BA

#98A2F1

#F198CF

Monochromatic

#D3BE1D

#E8D754

#F1E798

#FAF6DB

#FCFAE9

Rectangle

#F1E798

#A2F198

#98A2F1

#E798F1

Compound

#F1E798

#CFF198

#98A2F1

#BA98F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4EBAC

#F3EDC5

#F5F3E0

Darker

#EBD94F

#C6B112

#766908

Saturation

#D2CFB7

#F1E798

#F8EC91

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1E798

#F4E599

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1E798

#E9E9A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1E798

#F5DDE4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

First Day of Summer 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

#F4DA8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1E798

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DFB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#6E7BE0

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: #F1E798;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1E798;

CSS Variable

--color-first-day-of-summer: #F1E798;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-day-of-summer': '#F1E798' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1E798] text-[#F1E798]

SCSS

$first-day-of-summer: #F1E798;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1E798?

#F1E798 is First Day of Summer, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1E798 warm or cool?

First Day of Summer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with First Day of Summer?

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

What colors pair well with First Day of Summer?

First Day of Summer 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 First Day of Summer?

You can download First Day of Summer 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 First Day of Summer?

The hex code is #F1E798. In RGB it's 241, 231, 152, and in HSL it's 53°, 76%, 77%.

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