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Dent Corn

#F2B717

RGB 242, 183, 23 · HSL 44°, 89%, 52% · CMYK 0, 24, 90, 5

Dent Corn is #F2B717 in HEX — rgb(242, 183, 23), hsl(44°, 89%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 90%, 5%).

Dent Corn pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 89%, 52%. 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#F2B717

RGB242, 183, 23

HSL44°, 89%, 52%

HSV44°, 90%, 95%

CMYK0, 24, 90, 5

Decimal15906583

CSS RGBrgb(242, 183, 23)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 89%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Lock DEA121

ΔE 2 · #F5BC1D

Vista Paint

Sun Drops C-822

ΔE 2.8 · #E9B00D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 3.2 · #EAAF11

Dulux

Golden Banner S15H9

ΔE 3.4 · #FCBF2A

Behr

Bling Bling P280-6

ΔE 3.7 · #F4BA2A

Benjamin Moore

Sunflower 2019-30

ΔE 5.2 · #FFC31C

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 5.2 · #FFBC2E

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 5.7 · #FFC632

Sherwin-Williams

Goldfinch SW6905

ΔE 6.1 · #FDB702

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 7.2 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 8.3 · #FFBA38

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 8.6 · #F4A900

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 9.8 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 10.1 · #FDAD00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2B717

#1852F2

Analogous

#F24B18

#F2B717

#BFF218

Triadic

#F2B717

#18F2B7

#B718F2

Split-Complementary

#F2B717

#18BFF2

#4B18F2

Tetradic

#F2B717

#18F24B

#1852F2

#F218BF

Monochromatic

#6A4F06

#B2860A

#F2B717

#F6CE60

#FAE4A8

Rectangle

#F2B717

#52F218

#1852F2

#B718F2

Compound

#F2B717

#BFF218

#1852F2

#4B18F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4C646

#EDCF7E

#EFE1B9

Darker

#CD9807

#906A02

#553E00

Saturation

#A59464

#F2B718

#F8BB11

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2B717

#DDC710

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2B717

#C3C34A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2B717

#F5ABB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dent Corn 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

#F5B62C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2B717

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2BB51

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1B49C6

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: #F2B717;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2B717;

CSS Variable

--color-dent-corn: #F2B717;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dent-corn': '#F2B717' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2B717] text-[#F2B717]

SCSS

$dent-corn: #F2B717;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B717?

#F2B717 is Dent Corn, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2B717 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dent Corn?

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

What colors pair well with Dent Corn?

Dent Corn 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 Dent Corn?

You can download Dent Corn 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 Dent Corn?

The hex code is #F2B717. In RGB it's 242, 183, 23, and in HSL it's 44°, 89%, 52%.

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