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Margarine

#F2D930

RGB 242, 217, 48 · HSL 52°, 88%, 57% · CMYK 0, 10, 80, 5

Margarine is #F2D930 in HEX — rgb(242, 217, 48), hsl(52°, 88%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 80%, 5%).

Margarine pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 88%, 57%. 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#F2D930

RGB242, 217, 48

HSL52°, 88%, 57%

HSV52°, 80%, 95%

CMYK0, 10, 80, 5

Decimal15915312

CSS RGBrgb(242, 217, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 88%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Radiant Sun P310-6

ΔE 3.1 · #EFD433

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 3.9 · #FFDF38

Benjamin Moore

Bold 336

ΔE 4.1 · #FFDE3A

Vista Paint

Citron C-849

ΔE 4.4 · #FFE041

Dulux

Fluffy Duckling S17H8

ΔE 4.8 · #FCD939

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 4.9 · #FFE536

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 5.2 · #FFDE42

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 6.7 · #F5D033

Valspar

Sunny Jonquil 3010-1

ΔE 7.5 · #FFD639

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 9.9 · #FED340

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10 · #FAD140

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 12 · #CCC921

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 13.3 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 22.6 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 23.9 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#F2D930

#314BF2

Analogous

#F27831

#F2D930

#ABF231

Triadic

#F2D930

#31F2D8

#D831F2

Split-Complementary

#F2D930

#31ABF2

#7831F2

Tetradic

#F2D930

#31F278

#314BF2

#F231AB

Monochromatic

#817108

#C9B00D

#F2D930

#F6E679

#FBF3C1

Rectangle

#F2D930

#4BF231

#314BF2

#D831F2

Compound

#F2D930

#ABF231

#314BF2

#7831F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4E05A

#EEE18C

#F0EAC1

Darker

#E0C309

#9D8903

#5D5100

Saturation

#AEA774

#F2D831

#F8DD2A

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2D930

#F1DA33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2D930

#DEDE60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2D930

#F8CAD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Margarine 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

#F5CF3F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2D930

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D463

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.

#1F38D8

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: #F2D930;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2D930;

CSS Variable

--color-margarine: #F2D930;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'margarine': '#F2D930' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2D930] text-[#F2D930]

SCSS

$margarine: #F2D930;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2D930?

#F2D930 is Margarine, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2D930 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Margarine?

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

What colors pair well with Margarine?

Margarine 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 Margarine?

You can download Margarine 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 Margarine?

The hex code is #F2D930. In RGB it's 242, 217, 48, and in HSL it's 52°, 88%, 57%.

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