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Sunshine on the Bay

#F3E49C

RGB 243, 228, 156 · HSL 50°, 78%, 78% · CMYK 0, 6, 36, 5

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Sunshine on the Bay pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 78%, 78%. Its high saturation makes it bold and immediate; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Reads best alongside white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F3E49C
RGB243, 228, 156
HSL50°, 78%, 78%
HSV50°, 39%, 78%
CMYK0, 6, 36, 5
Decimal15983772
CSS RGBrgb(243, 228, 156)
CSS HSLhsl(50, 78%, 78%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Sunshine on the Bay 347

Yellow · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#F8F0C9
#FCF9E8
#FCF9E8

Darker

#EDD86E
#E7CC40
#DABA1B

Saturation

#E2D9AC
#F3E49C
#FFEC8F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

1.28:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

16.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3E49C?

#F3E49C is Sunshine on the Bay, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3E49C warm or cool?

Sunshine on the Bay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sunshine on the Bay?

Sunshine on the Bay works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sunshine on the Bay?

Sunshine on the Bay pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sunshine on the Bay?

You can download Sunshine on the Bay 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 RGB value of #F3E49C?

#F3E49C converts to RGB 243, 228, 156.