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Tanned Leather

#F2C108

RGB 242, 193, 8 · HSL 47°, 94%, 49% · CMYK 0, 20, 97, 5

Tanned Leather is #F2C108 in HEX — rgb(242, 193, 8), hsl(47°, 94%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 97%, 5%).

Tanned Leather pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 94%, 49%. 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#F2C108

RGB242, 193, 8

HSL47°, 94%, 49%

HSV47°, 97%, 95%

CMYK0, 20, 97, 5

Decimal15909128

CSS RGBrgb(242, 193, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 94%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fresh Scent C-836

ΔE 2 · #F0C115

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Scent 837

ΔE 2.9 · #F1C11C

Dunn-Edwards

Goldenrod DEA120

ΔE 3.8 · #FDCB18

Dulux

Turbo Yellow SB7A2

ΔE 3.9 · #FFC820

Benjamin Moore

Abstracta 322

ΔE 4.2 · #FFCB26

Sherwin-Williams

Cheerful SW6903

ΔE 4.3 · #FFC723

Behr

Unmellow Yellow P300-7

ΔE 4.5 · #FFC90A

Valspar

Golden Delight 3005-1A

ΔE 4.6 · #FECA2A

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 4.8 · #E5BE01

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 4.9 · #FFC700

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 7.3 · #FFC632

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10.3 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11.3 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 14.4 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 24.1 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#F2C108

#073AF2

Analogous

#F24A07

#F2C108

#B0F207

Triadic

#F2C108

#07F2C0

#C007F2

Split-Complementary

#F2C108

#07B0F2

#4A07F2

Tetradic

#F2C108

#07F24A

#073AF2

#F207B0

Monochromatic

#5E4A03

#A88505

#F2C108

#F9D44D

#FCE697

Rectangle

#F2C108

#3AF207

#073AF2

#C007F2

Compound

#F2C108

#B0F207

#073AF2

#4A07F2

Variations

Lighter

#F9CE35

#EFD473

#EFE2B4

Darker

#C79C01

#896C00

#503F00

Saturation

#A0915A

#F2C007

#F6C204

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2C108

#E3CC02

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2C108

#CACA4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2C108

#F6B4BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tanned Leather 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

#F5BD21

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2C108

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2C245

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.

#153ABF

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F2C108;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2C108;

CSS Variable

--color-tanned-leather: #F2C108;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tanned-leather': '#F2C108' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2C108] text-[#F2C108]

SCSS

$tanned-leather: #F2C108;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2C108?

#F2C108 is Tanned Leather, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2C108 warm or cool?

Tanned Leather reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tanned Leather?

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

What colors pair well with Tanned Leather?

Tanned Leather 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 Tanned Leather?

You can download Tanned Leather 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 Tanned Leather?

The hex code is #F2C108. In RGB it's 242, 193, 8, and in HSL it's 47°, 94%, 49%.

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