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Cheerful

#F4DE65

RGB 244, 222, 101 · HSL 51°, 87%, 68% · CMYK 0, 9, 59, 4

Cheerful is #F4DE65 in HEX — rgb(244, 222, 101), hsl(51°, 87%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 59%, 4%).

Cheerful pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 87%, 68%. 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#F4DE65

RGB244, 222, 101

HSL51°, 87%, 68%

HSV51°, 59%, 96%

CMYK0, 9, 59, 4

Decimal16047717

CSS RGBrgb(244, 222, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 87%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cheerful 354

Exact match

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 2.5 · #F2D964

Vista Paint

Sun's Glory C-840

ΔE 2.7 · #FCE266

Behr

Bee Pollen 390B-5

ΔE 2.7 · #F5E16D

PPG

Dilly Dally 1213-6

ΔE 3.4 · #F6DB5D

Valspar

Golden Mist 3007-1C

ΔE 3.5 · #FBDD64

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 3.5 · #FDE164

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Glitter DE5410

ΔE 4.1 · #FBE573

Dulux

Primrose Path S17H5

ΔE 5.4 · #FFDD62

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 5.6 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 6.7 · #E1CC4F

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 6.9 · #FED95D

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 9.6 · #FFD754

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 15.1 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 15.6 · #E0CD74

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 15.9 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#F4DE65

#667CF4

Analogous

#F49866

#F4DE65

#C3F466

Triadic

#F4DE65

#66F4DF

#DF66F4

Split-Complementary

#F4DE65

#66C3F4

#9866F4

Tetradic

#F4DE65

#66F498

#667CF4

#F466C3

Monochromatic

#B59C0D

#EFD01F

#F4DE65

#F9EEAE

#FDFAE7

Rectangle

#F4DE65

#7CF466

#667CF4

#DF66F4

Compound

#F4DE65

#C3F466

#667CF4

#9866F4

Variations

Lighter

#F7E585

#F2E7AA

#F4EFD1

Darker

#F5D520

#BB9F04

#6F5E00

Saturation

#C3BC98

#F4DF66

#FAE361

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4DE65

#F3DF66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4DE65

#E2E27E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4DE65

#F9D1DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cheerful 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

#F6D367

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4DE65

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D88B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#445CE3

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: #F4DE65;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4DE65;

CSS Variable

--color-cheerful: #F4DE65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cheerful': '#F4DE65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4DE65] text-[#F4DE65]

SCSS

$cheerful: #F4DE65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4DE65?

#F4DE65 is Cheerful, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4DE65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cheerful?

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

What colors pair well with Cheerful?

Cheerful 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 Cheerful?

You can download Cheerful 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 Cheerful?

The hex code is #F4DE65. In RGB it's 244, 222, 101, and in HSL it's 51°, 87%, 68%.

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