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Late Day Sun

#F3DE97

RGB 243, 222, 151 · HSL 46°, 79%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 38, 5

Late Day Sun is #F3DE97 in HEX — rgb(243, 222, 151), hsl(46°, 79%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 38%, 5%).

Late Day Sun pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 79%, 77%. 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#F3DE97

RGB243, 222, 151

HSL46°, 79%, 77%

HSV46°, 38%, 95%

CMYK0, 9, 38, 5

Decimal15982231

CSS RGBrgb(243, 222, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 79%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Late Day Sun 3006-4A

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 1.8 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 2.6 · #FAE39F

Vista Paint

Southern Exposure K-507

ΔE 2.8 · #FCE59C

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 2.8 · #F9DF9C

Dulux

Sundaze S16G3

ΔE 2.9 · #FADE97

Hallman-Lindsay

Sign Of The Crown 820

ΔE 2.9 · #FCE299

Benjamin Moore

Sunshine 347

ΔE 3.2 · #F4E59D

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 3.3 · #F6E3A1

Dunn-Edwards

Durango Dust DE5380

ΔE 3.5 · #FBE3A1

PPG

Tainted Gold 11-02

ΔE 3.6 · #EAD795

Behr

Sunflower Seed P270-3

ΔE 3.6 · #FFE5A0

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 3.8 · #E6D690

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 4.4 · #EDD595

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 5.6 · #F7D99B

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#F3DE97

#96ACF3

Analogous

#F3AF96

#F3DE97

#DAF396

Triadic

#F3DE97

#96F3DD

#DD96F3

Split-Complementary

#F3DE97

#96DAF3

#AF96F3

Tetradic

#F3DE97

#96F3AF

#96ACF3

#F396DA

Monochromatic

#D7AA19

#EBC752

#F3DE97

#FBF3DA

#FCF8E8

Rectangle

#F3DE97

#ACF396

#96ACF3

#DD96F3

Compound

#F3DE97

#DAF396

#96ACF3

#AF96F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5E4AB

#F3E8C4

#F6F1DF

Darker

#EEC84C

#CA9E0E

#785D06

Saturation

#D2CCB6

#F3DD96

#F9E090

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3DE97

#EFE098

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3DE97

#E2E2A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3DE97

#F6D5DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Late Day Sun 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

#F6D38C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3DE97

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3D8B1

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.

#6C87E2

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: #F3DE97;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3DE97;

CSS Variable

--color-late-day-sun: #F3DE97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'late-day-sun': '#F3DE97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3DE97] text-[#F3DE97]

SCSS

$late-day-sun: #F3DE97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3DE97?

#F3DE97 is Late Day Sun, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3DE97 warm or cool?

Late Day Sun reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Late Day Sun?

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

What colors pair well with Late Day Sun?

Late Day Sun 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 Late Day Sun?

You can download Late Day Sun 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 Late Day Sun?

The hex code is #F3DE97. In RGB it's 243, 222, 151, and in HSL it's 46°, 79%, 77%.

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