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Angelic Yellow

#F4DFA7

RGB 244, 223, 167 · HSL 44°, 78%, 81% · CMYK 0, 9, 32, 4

Angelic Yellow is #F4DFA7 in HEX — rgb(244, 223, 167), hsl(44°, 78%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 32%, 4%).

Angelic Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 78%, 81%. 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#F4DFA7

RGB244, 223, 167

HSL44°, 78%, 81%

HSV44°, 32%, 96%

CMYK0, 9, 32, 4

Decimal16048039

CSS RGBrgb(244, 223, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 78%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Strand 812

ΔE 0.6 · #F3DFA6

PPG

Visionary 1210-3

ΔE 0.8 · #F6E0A9

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 1.1 · #F4DEA8

Benjamin Moore

Traditional 170

ΔE 1.2 · #F7E2AB

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 1.5 · #F3DEA9

Sherwin-Williams

Optimistic Yellow SW6900

ΔE 1.6 · #F5E1A6

Vista Paint

Gold Strand C-811

ΔE 1.7 · #F2DFA4

Dulux

Open Sesame S14G2

ΔE 1.9 · #F8DFA9

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Moon DE5443

ΔE 2.4 · #F0DCA0

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

ΔE 2.7 · #ECD8A2

Kilz

Yellow Lotus TB-84

ΔE 2.8 · #F7DCA7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 3.1 · #F6DFAD

Behr

Refreshing Tea PPU8-12

ΔE 3.2 · #EBDDA7

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.1 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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 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

#F4DFA7

#A9BDF4

Analogous

#F4BAA9

#F4DFA7

#E3F4A9

Triadic

#F4DFA7

#A9F4E0

#E0A9F4

Split-Complementary

#F4DFA7

#A9E3F4

#BAA9F4

Tetradic

#F4DFA7

#A9F4BA

#A9BDF4

#F4A9E3

Monochromatic

#E4B021

#ECC865

#F4DFA7

#FCF7E8

Rectangle

#F4DFA7

#BDF4A9

#A9BDF4

#E0A9F4

Compound

#F4DFA7

#E3F4A9

#A9BDF4

#BAA9F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6E6BA

#F5EBCF

#F7F2E5

Darker

#EFC85C

#D39F10

#7D5E07

Saturation

#DAD4C3

#F4E0A9

#FAE3A3

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4DFA7

#EFE2A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4DFA7

#E3E3B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4DFA7

#F7D8DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Angelic Yellow 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

#F6D498

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4DFA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D9BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#7B97E4

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F4DFA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4DFA7;

CSS Variable

--color-angelic-yellow: #F4DFA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'angelic-yellow': '#F4DFA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4DFA7] text-[#F4DFA7]

SCSS

$angelic-yellow: #F4DFA7;

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#F6E1AA · ΔE 0.9

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#F0DFA5 · ΔE 1.9

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#F5E1A4 · ΔE 2.5

Shooting Star

#FCE6B0 · ΔE 2.8

Banana Cream

#EADBA1 · ΔE 3.2

Barley

#EDD7A4 · ΔE 3.6

Valley View

#EAD99D · ΔE 3.6

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#F1DBAA · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4DFA7?

#F4DFA7 is Angelic Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4DFA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Angelic Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Angelic Yellow?

Angelic Yellow 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 Angelic Yellow?

You can download Angelic Yellow 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 Angelic Yellow?

The hex code is #F4DFA7. In RGB it's 244, 223, 167, and in HSL it's 44°, 78%, 81%.

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