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Wild Daisy

#F3E298

RGB 243, 226, 152 · HSL 49°, 79%, 77% · CMYK 0, 7, 37, 5

Wild Daisy is #F3E298 in HEX — rgb(243, 226, 152), hsl(49°, 79%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 37%, 5%).

Wild Daisy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 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#F3E298

RGB243, 226, 152

HSL49°, 79%, 77%

HSV49°, 37%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 37, 5

Decimal15983256

CSS RGBrgb(243, 226, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 79%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Wild Daisy 3007-4A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sunshine 347

ΔE 1.7 · #F4E59D

Dulux

Mesmerize S17G3

ΔE 2.7 · #EDE29A

Vista Paint

Scene Stealer C-832

ΔE 2.8 · #FAE89A

Hallman-Lindsay

Scene Stealer 833

ΔE 2.8 · #FAE89A

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 2.9 · #F7E29D

Dunn-Edwards

Egg Nog DE5422

ΔE 3 · #FDEA9F

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 3 · #FCE79A

Behr

Sweet As Honey P290-2

ΔE 3.6 · #FEECA1

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 3.6 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 3.8 · #FAE39F

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 4.2 · #E8DF99

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 4.6 · #E6D690

IKEA

IKEA073 73

ΔE 4.7 · #FAEE9F

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6.2 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F3E298

#96A7F3

Analogous

#F3B396

#F3E298

#D5F396

Triadic

#F3E298

#96F3E2

#E296F3

Split-Complementary

#F3E298

#96D5F3

#B396F3

Tetradic

#F3E298

#96F3B3

#96A7F3

#F396D5

Monochromatic

#D7B419

#EBCF52

#F3E298

#FBF5DA

#FCF9E8

Rectangle

#F3E298

#A7F396

#96A7F3

#E296F3

Compound

#F3E298

#D5F396

#96A7F3

#B396F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5E8AB

#F3EBC4

#F6F2DF

Darker

#EED14C

#CAA70E

#786306

Saturation

#D2CDB6

#F3E296

#F9E690

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3E298

#F2E399

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3E298

#E5E5A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3E298

#F7D9E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wild Daisy 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

#F6D68D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3E298

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3DBB1

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.

#6C81E2

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: #F3E298;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3E298;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-daisy: #F3E298;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-daisy': '#F3E298' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3E298] text-[#F3E298]

SCSS

$wild-daisy: #F3E298;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3E298?

#F3E298 is Wild Daisy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3E298 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Daisy?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Daisy?

Wild Daisy 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 Wild Daisy?

You can download Wild Daisy 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 Wild Daisy?

The hex code is #F3E298. In RGB it's 243, 226, 152, and in HSL it's 49°, 79%, 77%.

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