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Dainty Daisy

#F5DD9D

RGB 245, 221, 157 · HSL 44°, 81%, 79% · CMYK 0, 10, 36, 4

Dainty Daisy is #F5DD9D in HEX — rgb(245, 221, 157), hsl(44°, 81%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 36%, 4%).

Dainty Daisy pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 81%, 79%. 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#F5DD9D

RGB245, 221, 157

HSL44°, 81%, 79%

HSV44°, 36%, 96%

CMYK0, 10, 36, 4

Decimal16113053

CSS RGBrgb(245, 221, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 81%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Yellow DEC732

ΔE 0.8 · #F6DF9F

Benjamin Moore

Honeybee CSP-950

ΔE 1.5 · #F0DA9B

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 1.9 · #F9DF9C

Sherwin-Williams

Solé SW6896

ΔE 2.1 · #F7DDA1

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 2.3 · #EEDA9C

Vista Paint

Mella Yella C-804

ΔE 2.4 · #F0DD9F

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 2.7 · #F7D99B

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 2.8 · #EDD595

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Filling 861

ΔE 2.9 · #F9E4A6

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3 · #F7E29D

Valspar

Peach Tickle 3002-2B

ΔE 3 · #FFE3A1

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 3.3 · #FCDFA4

Behr

Wickerware 360C-2

ΔE 3.5 · #FCE7A7

Dulux

Butter Ridge S15G3

ΔE 3.8 · #F9DC96

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 5.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 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

#F5DD9D

#9EB5F5

Analogous

#F5B29E

#F5DD9D

#E1F59E

Triadic

#F5DD9D

#9EF5DE

#DE9EF5

Split-Complementary

#F5DD9D

#9EE1F5

#B29EF5

Tetradic

#F5DD9D

#9EF5B2

#9EB5F5

#F59EE1

Monochromatic

#E2AC18

#EEC659

#F5DD9D

#FCF5E3

#FDF7E8

Rectangle

#F5DD9D

#B5F59E

#9EB5F5

#DE9EF5

Compound

#F5DD9D

#E1F59E

#9EB5F5

#B29EF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7E4B1

#F5E9C9

#F7F1E2

Darker

#F1C651

#D29D0C

#7D5C04

Saturation

#D6D0BC

#F5DE9E

#FAE099

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5DD9D

#EFE19E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5DD9D

#E1E1A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5DD9D

#F8D5DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dainty Daisy 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

#F7D291

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5DD9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D7B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#7290E5

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: #F5DD9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5DD9D;

CSS Variable

--color-dainty-daisy: #F5DD9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dainty-daisy': '#F5DD9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5DD9D] text-[#F5DD9D]

SCSS

$dainty-daisy: #F5DD9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5DD9D?

#F5DD9D is Dainty Daisy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F5DD9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dainty Daisy?

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

What colors pair well with Dainty Daisy?

Dainty Daisy 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 Dainty Daisy?

You can download Dainty Daisy 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 Dainty Daisy?

The hex code is #F5DD9D. In RGB it's 245, 221, 157, and in HSL it's 44°, 81%, 79%.

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