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Colza Yellow

#F3DA0B

RGB 243, 218, 11 · HSL 54°, 91%, 50% · CMYK 0, 10, 95, 5

Colza Yellow is #F3DA0B in HEX — rgb(243, 218, 11), hsl(54°, 91%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 95%, 5%).

Colza Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 91%, 50%. 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#F3DA0B

RGB243, 218, 11

HSL54°, 91%, 50%

HSV54°, 95%, 95%

CMYK0, 10, 95, 5

Decimal15981067

CSS RGBrgb(243, 218, 11)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 91%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

Exact match

Dulux

Yellow Pet SB8A1

ΔE 4 · #FFDF24

Benjamin Moore

Sun 2023-30

ΔE 4.1 · #F9D70B

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Sun DE5405

ΔE 5 · #FFDC00

Behr

Lemon Tart 380B-6

ΔE 5 · #FDDB25

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 6.7 · #FFD704

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 7.7 · #FFDF38

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 8 · #F8D016

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 9.9 · #FACD03

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 12.2 · #EDEB00

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 12.5 · #FECB01

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 15.2 · #FFC700

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.4 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 27.6 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 29.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 35.3 · #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

#F3DA0B

#0B23F4

Analogous

#F4680B

#F3DA0B

#97F40B

Triadic

#F3DA0B

#0BF4DC

#DC0BF4

Split-Complementary

#F3DA0B

#0B97F4

#680BF4

Tetradic

#F3DA0B

#0BF468

#0B23F4

#F40B97

Monochromatic

#615805

#AA9A08

#F3DA0B

#F7E755

#FAF19E

Rectangle

#F3DA0B

#23F40B

#0B23F4

#DC0BF4

Compound

#F3DA0B

#97F40B

#0B23F4

#680BF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6E33C

#EEE277

#EFE9B6

Darker

#C7B405

#8C7E00

#524900

Saturation

#A29B5D

#F4DC0B

#F9E106

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3DA0B

#F2DA13

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3DA0B

#DFDF56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3DA0B

#F9CAD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Colza 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

#F6D023

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3DA0B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3D548

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.

#1929C0

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: #F3DA0B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3DA0B;

CSS Variable

--color-colza-yellow: #F3DA0B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colza-yellow': '#F3DA0B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3DA0B] text-[#F3DA0B]

SCSS

$colza-yellow: #F3DA0B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3DA0B?

#F3DA0B is Colza Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3DA0B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colza Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Colza Yellow?

Colza 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 Colza Yellow?

You can download Colza 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 Colza Yellow?

The hex code is #F3DA0B. In RGB it's 243, 218, 11, and in HSL it's 54°, 91%, 50%.

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