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Yellow Ground

#F2CF86

RGB 242, 207, 134 · HSL 41°, 81%, 74% · CMYK 0, 14, 45, 5

Yellow Ground is #F2CF86 in HEX — rgb(242, 207, 134), hsl(41°, 81%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 45%, 5%).

Yellow Ground pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 81%, 74%. 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#F2CF86

RGB242, 207, 134

HSL41°, 81%, 74%

HSV41°, 45%, 95%

CMYK0, 14, 45, 5

Decimal15912838

CSS RGBrgb(242, 207, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 81%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

Exact match

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 2.2 · #F6D48D

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

ΔE 2.4 · #EFC980

Benjamin Moore

Beverly 180

ΔE 2.5 · #F2CB80

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 2.6 · #F2CA83

Sherwin-Williams

Naples Yellow SW9021

ΔE 2.8 · #F6D58F

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 2.8 · #F7D68F

Dulux

Soft Straw S13H4

ΔE 3.2 · #F5CD80

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 3.2 · #EECB88

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 3.6 · #F0D181

Valspar

Dreamy Caramel 3003-4A

ΔE 3.6 · #F6CD8A

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 3.7 · #F0D18E

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 3.8 · #FAD992

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 5 · #FFD28E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#F2CF86

#87A9F2

Analogous

#F29B87

#F2CF86

#DFF287

Triadic

#F2CF86

#87F2D0

#D087F2

Split-Complementary

#F2CF86

#87DFF2

#9B87F2

Tetradic

#F2CF86

#87F29B

#87A9F2

#F287DF

Monochromatic

#CB9215

#EBB642

#F2CF86

#FAEBCC

#FDF6E8

Rectangle

#F2CF86

#A9F287

#87A9F2

#D087F2

Compound

#F2CF86

#DFF287

#87A9F2

#9B87F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5DA9F

#F3E1BC

#F5EDDB

Darker

#EFB73E

#C48A0B

#755104

Saturation

#CDC3AD

#F2D087

#F9D381

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2CF86

#E7D786

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2CF86

#D5D592

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2CF86

#F5C6CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Ground 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

#F5C880

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2CF86

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2CDA4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#5F89E2

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: #F2CF86;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2CF86;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-ground: #F2CF86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-ground': '#F2CF86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2CF86] text-[#F2CF86]

SCSS

$yellow-ground: #F2CF86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2CF86?

#F2CF86 is Yellow Ground, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2CF86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Ground?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Ground?

Yellow Ground 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 Ground?

You can download Yellow Ground 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 Ground?

The hex code is #F2CF86. In RGB it's 242, 207, 134, and in HSL it's 41°, 81%, 74%.

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