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Portofino

#F4F09B

RGB 244, 240, 155 · HSL 57°, 80%, 78% · CMYK 0, 2, 36, 4

Portofino is #F4F09B in HEX — rgb(244, 240, 155), hsl(57°, 80%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 36%, 4%).

Portofino pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 80%, 78%. 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#F4F09B

RGB244, 240, 155

HSL57°, 80%, 78%

HSV57°, 36%, 96%

CMYK0, 2, 36, 4

Decimal16052379

CSS RGBrgb(244, 240, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 80%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lily Bulb P320-3

ΔE 0.8 · #F3EE99

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 2.4 · #F7EE9C

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

ΔE 2.5 · #EFF19D

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2025-50

ΔE 2.6 · #F1F1A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 3.8 · #FFF29D

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 3.8 · #F8EB97

Vista Paint

Golden Treasure K-435

ΔE 3.9 · #F2EA9C

Dulux

Orchid Hue S19H3

ΔE 4.1 · #E8E999

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 4.1 · #F1E99B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 4.9 · #FDED98

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 5.2 · #E2E48F

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 6.5 · #F7E594

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 10.4 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 11.1 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 20 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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 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

#F4F09B

#9A9FF4

Analogous

#F4C29A

#F4F09B

#CBF49A

Triadic

#F4F09B

#9AF4EF

#EF9AF4

Split-Complementary

#F4F09B

#9ACBF4

#C29AF4

Tetradic

#F4F09B

#9AF4C2

#9A9FF4

#F49ACB

Monochromatic

#DCD318

#ECE555

#F4F09B

#FBFADF

#FCFBE8

Rectangle

#F4F09B

#9FF49A

#9A9FF4

#EF9AF4

Compound

#F4F09B

#CBF49A

#9A9FF4

#C29AF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6F2AE

#F4F2C6

#F6F5E0

Darker

#F0E84F

#CEC40D

#7A7405

Saturation

#D4D3B9

#F4EF9A

#F9F494

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4F09B

#FBEB9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4F09B

#F1F1A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4F09B

#F9E5EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Portofino 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

#F6E18F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4F09B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E6B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#6F74E4

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 · 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 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: #F4F09B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4F09B;

CSS Variable

--color-portofino: #F4F09B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'portofino': '#F4F09B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4F09B] text-[#F4F09B]

SCSS

$portofino: #F4F09B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4F09B?

#F4F09B is Portofino, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4F09B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Portofino?

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

What colors pair well with Portofino?

Portofino 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 Portofino?

You can download Portofino 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 Portofino?

The hex code is #F4F09B. In RGB it's 244, 240, 155, and in HSL it's 57°, 80%, 78%.

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