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Maximum Yellow Red

#F2BA49

RGB 242, 186, 73 · HSL 40°, 87%, 62% · CMYK 0, 23, 70, 5

Maximum Yellow Red is #F2BA49 in HEX — rgb(242, 186, 73), hsl(40°, 87%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 70%, 5%).

Maximum Yellow Red pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 87%, 62%. 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#F2BA49

RGB242, 186, 73

HSL40°, 87%, 62%

HSV40°, 70%, 95%

CMYK0, 23, 70, 5

Decimal15907401

CSS RGBrgb(242, 186, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 87%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sharp Yellow S16G7 · SB7A9

ΔE 3.1 · #EBB943

Benjamin Moore

Luminous 300

ΔE 3.5 · #F0BD51

Dunn-Edwards

Honey Glow DE5354

ΔE 3.5 · #E8B447

Valspar

Chickadee 3002-1B

ΔE 4.4 · #FFC34D

PPG

Mango Margarita 1204-7

ΔE 4.5 · #F7B74E

Vista Paint

Orange Spark K-554

ΔE 4.9 · #FFC65A

Behr

Fuzzy Duckling P270-5

ΔE 4.9 · #FFC64F

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 5 · #F4C454

Hallman-Lindsay

Grilled Cheese 940

ΔE 6.3 · #FFC85F

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 7.1 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 8.9 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 9.8 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 9.9 · #FCC266

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.3 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.4 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.2 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#F2BA49

#4A82F2

Analogous

#F2664A

#F2BA49

#D6F24A

Triadic

#F2BA49

#4AF2BA

#BA4AF2

Split-Complementary

#F2BA49

#4AD6F2

#664AF2

Tetradic

#F2BA49

#4AF266

#4A82F2

#F24AD6

Monochromatic

#99690B

#E09B10

#F2BA49

#F7D591

#FCF1D9

Rectangle

#F2BA49

#82F24A

#4A82F2

#BA4AF2

Compound

#F2BA49

#D6F24A

#4A82F2

#664AF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5C86E

#F0D39A

#F2E4C8

Darker

#F2A50B

#AA7304

#654300

Saturation

#B7A785

#F2BA4A

#F9BC43

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2BA49

#DDCA47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2BA49

#C5C562

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2BA49

#F5AFBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Maximum Yellow Red 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

#F5B852

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2BA49

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2BD76

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.

#2D69E0

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: #F2BA49;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2BA49;

CSS Variable

--color-maximum-yellow-red: #F2BA49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maximum-yellow-red': '#F2BA49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2BA49] text-[#F2BA49]

SCSS

$maximum-yellow-red: #F2BA49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2BA49?

#F2BA49 is Maximum Yellow Red, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2BA49 warm or cool?

Maximum Yellow Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Maximum Yellow Red?

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

What colors pair well with Maximum Yellow Red?

Maximum Yellow Red 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 Maximum Yellow Red?

You can download Maximum Yellow Red 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 Maximum Yellow Red?

The hex code is #F2BA49. In RGB it's 242, 186, 73, and in HSL it's 40°, 87%, 62%.

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