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Pierogi

#F4D68C

RGB 244, 214, 140 · HSL 43°, 83%, 75% · CMYK 0, 12, 43, 4

Pierogi is #F4D68C in HEX — rgb(244, 214, 140), hsl(43°, 83%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 43%, 4%).

Pierogi pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 83%, 75%. 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#F4D68C

RGB244, 214, 140

HSL43°, 83%, 75%

HSV43°, 43%, 96%

CMYK0, 12, 43, 4

Decimal16045708

CSS RGBrgb(244, 214, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 83%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Solaria SW6688

ΔE 1.5 · #F5D68F

Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening 813

ΔE 1.8 · #EED288

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 1.9 · #F7D68F

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 2.1 · #F6D48D

Vista Paint

Glistening C-812

ΔE 2.3 · #EDD286

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2.3 · #FAD992

Benjamin Moore

Crowne 312

ΔE 2.4 · #FCDC91

Dulux

Cheesy Grin S14H3

ΔE 3 · #FADE95

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 3 · #F2CF86

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 3.7 · #F0D18E

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 3.7 · #F0D181

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

ΔE 3.8 · #FFDD97

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 4.2 · #FADB89

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 4.6 · #FFE29B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.5 · #D0C092

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 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

#F4D68C

#8AA8F4

Analogous

#F4A18A

#F4D68C

#DDF48A

Triadic

#F4D68C

#8AF4D6

#D68AF4

Split-Complementary

#F4D68C

#8ADDF4

#A18AF4

Tetradic

#F4D68C

#8AF4A1

#8AA8F4

#F48ADD

Monochromatic

#D29C14

#EEBE44

#F4D68C

#FBEFD0

#FDF7E8

Rectangle

#F4D68C

#A8F48A

#8AA8F4

#D68AF4

Compound

#F4D68C

#DDF48A

#8AA8F4

#A18AF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6DEA2

#F4E4BE

#F6EEDC

Darker

#F2C040

#C99309

#785703

Saturation

#CFC6AF

#F4D68A

#FAD985

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

#F4D68C

#EBDC8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4D68C

#DBDB98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4D68C

#F7CDD4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pierogi 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

#F6CD84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4D68C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D2A8

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.

#6186E4

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: #F4D68C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4D68C;

CSS Variable

--color-pierogi: #F4D68C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pierogi': '#F4D68C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4D68C] text-[#F4D68C]

SCSS

$pierogi: #F4D68C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4D68C?

#F4D68C is Pierogi, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4D68C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pierogi?

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

What colors pair well with Pierogi?

Pierogi 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 Pierogi?

You can download Pierogi 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 Pierogi?

The hex code is #F4D68C. In RGB it's 244, 214, 140, and in HSL it's 43°, 83%, 75%.

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