YELLOWS

Broadway

#F4D380

RGB 244, 211, 128 · HSL 43°, 84%, 73% · CMYK 0, 14, 48, 4

Broadway is #F4D380 in HEX — rgb(244, 211, 128), hsl(43°, 84%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 48%, 4%).

Broadway pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 84%, 73%. 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#F4D380

RGB244, 211, 128

HSL43°, 84%, 73%

HSV43°, 48%, 96%

CMYK0, 14, 48, 4

Decimal16044928

CSS RGBrgb(244, 211, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 84%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Broadway 298

Exact match

Dulux

Rapunzel S14H4

ΔE 1 · #F6D37F

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 1.9 · #F0D181

Vista Paint

Yellow Trumpet C-861

ΔE 2.1 · #F8D887

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Bees SW9018

ΔE 2.2 · #FBD682

Valspar

Amber Pearl 3006-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #F3D57E

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 2.3 · #F5D27B

Behr

Warm Glow 360D-4

ΔE 2.4 · #F4D37B

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Trumpet 862

ΔE 2.4 · #F9D988

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 3 · #FADB89

Dunn-Edwards

Summertime DE5381

ΔE 3.1 · #F2D178

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 4.2 · #FFD880

Kilz

Yellow Duckling LE150-01

ΔE 4.9 · #FED98E

PPG

Firelight 1211-5

ΔE 5.4 · #F9D97B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.7 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F4D380

#80A1F4

Analogous

#F49980

#F4D380

#DBF480

Triadic

#F4D380

#80F4D3

#D380F4

Split-Complementary

#F4D380

#80DBF4

#9980F4

Tetradic

#F4D380

#80F499

#80A1F4

#F480DB

Monochromatic

#CA9612

#EEBB3A

#F4D380

#FAECC7

#FDF7E8

Rectangle

#F4D380

#A1F480

#80A1F4

#D380F4

Compound

#F4D380

#DBF480

#80A1F4

#9980F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6DC9A

#F3E2B8

#F5EDD9

Darker

#F2BD37

#C58F08

#755502

Saturation

#CCC2A9

#F4D380

#F9D67B

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4D380

#EADA80

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4D380

#D9D98E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4D380

#F7C9D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Broadway 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

#F6CB7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4D380

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D09F

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.

#5980E3

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: #F4D380;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4D380;

CSS Variable

--color-broadway: #F4D380;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'broadway': '#F4D380' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4D380] text-[#F4D380]

SCSS

$broadway: #F4D380;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4D380?

#F4D380 is Broadway, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4D380 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Broadway?

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

What colors pair well with Broadway?

Broadway 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 Broadway?

You can download Broadway 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 Broadway?

The hex code is #F4D380. In RGB it's 244, 211, 128, and in HSL it's 43°, 84%, 73%.

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