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Jīn Huáng Gold

#F5D565

RGB 245, 213, 101 · HSL 47°, 88%, 68% · CMYK 0, 13, 59, 4

Jīn Huáng Gold is #F5D565 in HEX — rgb(245, 213, 101), hsl(47°, 88%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 59%, 4%).

Jīn Huáng Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 88%, 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#F5D565

RGB245, 213, 101

HSL47°, 88%, 68%

HSV47°, 59%, 96%

CMYK0, 13, 59, 4

Decimal16110949

CSS RGBrgb(245, 213, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 88%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Golden Haze 3006-1C

ΔE 1.3 · #F8D866

Dulux

Sunbound S16H5

ΔE 2.2 · #F9D464

PPG

Mariposa 17-17

ΔE 2.5 · #FCD766

Behr

Wildflower Honey 350B-6

ΔE 2.8 · #FDD86B

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 3 · #F4D96C

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Nectar DE5347

ΔE 3.1 · #FFDA68

Benjamin Moore

Amarillo 320

ΔE 3.1 · #FEDB67

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 3.6 · #F2D964

Vista Paint

Bright Fires K-546

ΔE 4 · #FFD668

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Halo 947

ΔE 5.7 · #FFD266

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 6.1 · #FED95D

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 7.1 · #FBD473

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 8 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.4 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.2 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 11.4 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#F5D565

#6685F5

Analogous

#F58E66

#F5D565

#CDF566

Triadic

#F5D565

#66F5D6

#D666F5

Split-Complementary

#F5D565

#66CDF5

#8E66F5

Tetradic

#F5D565

#66F58E

#6685F5

#F566CD

Monochromatic

#B6910C

#F1C31E

#F5D565

#FAE9AE

#FDF9E7

Rectangle

#F5D565

#85F566

#6685F5

#D666F5

Compound

#F5D565

#CDF566

#6685F5

#8E66F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7DE84

#F3E3A9

#F4ECD1

Darker

#F6C81F

#BC9403

#6F5700

Saturation

#C3BA98

#F5D666

#FAD961

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5D565

#EEDA66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5D565

#DBDB7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5D565

#F9C9D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Jīn Huáng Gold 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

#F7CC67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5D565

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D18B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#4366E4

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: #F5D565;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5D565;

CSS Variable

--color-jīn-huáng-gold: #F5D565;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jīn-huáng-gold': '#F5D565' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5D565] text-[#F5D565]

SCSS

$jīn-huáng-gold: #F5D565;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5D565?

#F5D565 is Jīn Huáng Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F5D565 warm or cool?

Jīn Huáng Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Jīn Huáng Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Jīn Huáng Gold?

Jīn Huáng Gold 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 Jīn Huáng Gold?

You can download Jīn Huáng Gold 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 Jīn Huáng Gold?

The hex code is #F5D565. In RGB it's 245, 213, 101, and in HSL it's 47°, 88%, 68%.

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