YELLOWS

Yellow

#F2CD55

RGB 242, 205, 85 · HSL 46°, 86%, 64% · CMYK 0, 15, 65, 5

Yellow is #F2CD55 in HEX — rgb(242, 205, 85), hsl(46°, 86%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 65%, 5%).

Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 86%, 64%. 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#F2CD55

RGB242, 205, 85

HSL46°, 86%, 64%

HSV46°, 65%, 95%

CMYK0, 15, 65, 5

Decimal15912277

CSS RGBrgb(242, 205, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 86%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 349

Exact match

Dulux

Victoria Street NZ10C5

ΔE 1.8 · #F6CD55

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Brick Road DE5424

ΔE 2.7 · #EAC853

Vista Paint

Sunland Park K-497

ΔE 3 · #F9D154

PPG

Beach Party 1211-6

ΔE 3.2 · #FBD05C

Valspar

Summer Gold 3005-1B

ΔE 3.5 · #FDD25D

Behr

Golden Chalice 360D-5

ΔE 3.6 · #E6C44B

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 4.1 · #F8D75A

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 4.5 · #FED95D

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 6 · #FFD754

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.8 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 7.2 · #E1CC4F

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.1 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.2 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.8 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 15.4 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F2CD55

#5479F2

Analogous

#F27E54

#F2CD55

#C8F254

Triadic

#F2CD55

#54F2CD

#CD54F2

Split-Complementary

#F2CD55

#54C8F2

#7E54F2

Tetradic

#F2CD55

#54F27E

#5479F2

#F254C8

Monochromatic

#A17E0C

#E8B611

#F2CD55

#F8E29B

#FDF7E3

Rectangle

#F2CD55

#79F254

#5479F2

#CD54F2

Compound

#F2CD55

#C8F254

#5479F2

#7E54F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5D776

#F0DDA0

#F2E9CC

Darker

#F3BE12

#AF8705

#685001

Saturation

#BBB08C

#F2CD54

#F9D14E

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2CD55

#E8D455

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2CD55

#D4D46F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2CD55

#F6C1CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#F5C65B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2CD55

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2CB7F

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.

#365DE0

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: #F2CD55;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2CD55;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #F2CD55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#F2CD55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2CD55] text-[#F2CD55]

SCSS

$yellow: #F2CD55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2CD55?

#F2CD55 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2CD55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #F2CD55. In RGB it's 242, 205, 85, and in HSL it's 46°, 86%, 64%.

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