ORANGES

Yellow

#F59724

RGB 245, 151, 36 · HSL 33°, 91%, 55% · CMYK 0, 38, 85, 4

Yellow is #F59724 in HEX — rgb(245, 151, 36), hsl(33°, 91%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 85%, 4%).

Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 91%, 55%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F59724

RGB245, 151, 36

HSL33°, 91%, 55%

HSV33°, 85%, 96%

CMYK0, 38, 85, 4

Decimal16095012

CSS RGBrgb(245, 151, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 91%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Yellow 10

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Tangelo 2017-30

ΔE 4.4 · #FFA235

Dulux

Ohakune NZ10D6

ΔE 4.7 · #EF9029

Behr

Peach Butter S-G-310

ΔE 5 · #FFA226

Vista Paint

Glorious Sunset K-1210

ΔE 5.2 · #F89026

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Jewel DEA115

ΔE 5.4 · #FF9731

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 5.5 · #F88F21

RAL

Sun Yellow 1037

ΔE 6.9 · #F39F18

Hallman-Lindsay

Zambia 963

ΔE 7.4 · #FF990E

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 8.3 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 8.8 · #FA9B40

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 9.3 · #EB882C

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 12 · #EF913E

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.4 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 19.2 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F59724

#2482F5

Analogous

#F52E24

#F59724

#EAF524

Triadic

#F59724

#24F597

#9724F5

Split-Complementary

#F59724

#24EAF5

#2E24F5

Tetradic

#F59724

#24F52E

#2482F5

#F524EA

Monochromatic

#7A4606

#C36F09

#F59724

#F8B96D

#FCDCB6

Rectangle

#F59724

#82F524

#2482F5

#9724F5

Compound

#F59724

#EAF524

#2482F5

#2E24F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7AC50

#EFBF85

#F0D9BD

Darker

#DB7B05

#9A5500

#5A3100

Saturation

#AC8F6D

#F59724

#FA971F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F59724

#CDBA17

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F59724

#ACAC43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F59724

#F68F9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F79E36

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F59724

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4A35A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1B6ED3

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: #F59724;

CSS — background

background-color: #F59724;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #F59724;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#F59724' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F59724] text-[#F59724]

SCSS

$yellow: #F59724;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F59724?

#F59724 is Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F59724 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Yellow?

You can download 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #F59724. In RGB it's 245, 151, 36, and in HSL it's 33°, 91%, 55%.

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