YELLOWS

Buttercup Glow

#F1F458

RGB 241, 244, 88 · HSL 61°, 88%, 65% · CMYK 1, 0, 64, 4

Buttercup Glow is #F1F458 in HEX — rgb(241, 244, 88), hsl(61°, 88%, 65%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 64%, 4%).

Buttercup Glow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 88%, 65%. 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#F1F458

RGB241, 244, 88

HSL61°, 88%, 65%

HSV61°, 64%, 96%

CMYK1, 0, 64, 4

Decimal15856728

CSS RGBrgb(241, 244, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 88%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lime Tree P340-4

ΔE 8.3 · #D4E449

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 9.7 · #D4DD4C

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 10.1 · #EBE134

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 11.1 · #E6D943

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 12.7 · #E2E566

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 13.5 · #C6D624

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 13.6 · #D4CF3E

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 14.3 · #F8F32B

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.3 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 16.6 · #FFDE42

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 17.4 · #EDEB00

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 19.2 · #B2C216

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 22.9 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 23 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 23.2 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 32.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#F1F458

#5A57F4

Analogous

#F4A857

#F1F458

#A3F457

Triadic

#F1F458

#57F2F4

#F457F2

Split-Complementary

#F1F458

#57A3F4

#A857F4

Tetradic

#F1F458

#57F4A8

#5A57F4

#F457A3

Monochromatic

#A5A80B

#ECF00F

#F1F458

#F7F99F

#FDFDE7

Rectangle

#F1F458

#57F45A

#5A57F4

#F457F2

Compound

#F1F458

#A3F457

#5A57F4

#A857F4

Variations

Lighter

#F4F679

#F0F2A1

#F2F3CD

Darker

#F2F614

#B0B303

#686A00

Saturation

#BDBD8E

#F2F457

#F7FA52

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1F458

#FFEA5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1F458

#F3F37C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1F458

#F9E4EE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Buttercup Glow 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

#F4E45D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1F458

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E981

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#3A38E2

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: #F1F458;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1F458;

CSS Variable

--color-buttercup-glow: #F1F458;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buttercup-glow': '#F1F458' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1F458] text-[#F1F458]

SCSS

$buttercup-glow: #F1F458;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1F458?

#F1F458 is Buttercup Glow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1F458 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buttercup Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Buttercup Glow?

Buttercup Glow 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 Buttercup Glow?

You can download Buttercup Glow 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 Buttercup Glow?

The hex code is #F1F458. In RGB it's 241, 244, 88, and in HSL it's 61°, 88%, 65%.

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