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Tamarack Yellow

#F2DD55

RGB 242, 221, 85 · HSL 52°, 86%, 64% · CMYK 0, 9, 65, 5

Tamarack Yellow is #F2DD55 in HEX — rgb(242, 221, 85), hsl(52°, 86%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 65%, 5%).

Tamarack Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 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#F2DD55

RGB242, 221, 85

HSL52°, 86%, 64%

HSV52°, 65%, 95%

CMYK0, 9, 65, 5

Decimal15916373

CSS RGBrgb(242, 221, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 86%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Solar Energy P310-5

ΔE 1.8 · #F6E259

Benjamin Moore

St. 362

ΔE 2.2 · #F2DB58

Dunn-Edwards

Gilded DE5418

ΔE 2.6 · #F4DB4F

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 4.4 · #E9D959

PPG

Dilly Dally 1213-6

ΔE 4.6 · #F6DB5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 5.5 · #FDE164

Valspar

Sweet Mustard 3008-1B

ΔE 5.8 · #FBD950

Dulux

Kowloon S18H6 · SB8A5

ΔE 6.6 · #E1D456

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 7.3 · #E1CC4F

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8 · #F2D964

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 8 · #FED95D

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 8.4 · #FFD754

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11.5 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 17.7 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.6 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 19.6 · #EABE5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#F2DD55

#5469F2

Analogous

#F28E54

#F2DD55

#B8F254

Triadic

#F2DD55

#54F2DD

#DD54F2

Split-Complementary

#F2DD55

#54B8F2

#8E54F2

Tetradic

#F2DD55

#54F28E

#5469F2

#F254B8

Monochromatic

#A18D0C

#E8CC11

#F2DD55

#F8EB9B

#FDF9E3

Rectangle

#F2DD55

#69F254

#5469F2

#DD54F2

Compound

#F2DD55

#B8F254

#5469F2

#8E54F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E476

#F0E5A0

#F2EDCC

Darker

#F3D512

#AF9805

#685A01

Saturation

#BBB58C

#F2DD54

#F9E24E

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2DD55

#F2DD57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2DD55

#E1E173

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2DD55

#F7CFD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tamarack 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

#F5D25B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2DD55

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D77F

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.

#364CE0

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: #F2DD55;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2DD55;

CSS Variable

--color-tamarack-yellow: #F2DD55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tamarack-yellow': '#F2DD55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2DD55] text-[#F2DD55]

SCSS

$tamarack-yellow: #F2DD55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2DD55?

#F2DD55 is Tamarack Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2DD55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tamarack Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Tamarack Yellow?

Tamarack 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 Tamarack Yellow?

You can download Tamarack 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 Tamarack Yellow?

The hex code is #F2DD55. In RGB it's 242, 221, 85, and in HSL it's 52°, 86%, 64%.

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