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Sultan Gold

#F6AC17

RGB 246, 172, 23 · HSL 40°, 93%, 53% · CMYK 0, 30, 91, 4

Sultan Gold is #F6AC17 in HEX — rgb(246, 172, 23), hsl(40°, 93%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 91%, 4%).

Sultan Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 93%, 53%. 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#F6AC17

RGB246, 172, 23

HSL40°, 93%, 53%

HSV40°, 91%, 96%

CMYK0, 30, 91, 4

Decimal16165911

CSS RGBrgb(246, 172, 23)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 93%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 1.4 · #F8AC1D

Vista Paint

Golden Autumn K-520

ΔE 1.9 · #F0A90A

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 2.5 · #F4A900

Behr

Soft Boiled P270-6

ΔE 2.9 · #FFAF1E

Valspar

Golden Flame 3002-1A

ΔE 3.3 · #FFB41C

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

ΔE 3.3 · #EEA300

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 3.4 · #FFB32A

Dulux

Marigold Field SB7B6

ΔE 3.6 · #FDAF29

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 4.7 · #FDAD00

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 6 · #F9B82B

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 7.2 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 7.2 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 14.2 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 14.8 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 16.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#F6AC17

#1862F7

Analogous

#F73D18

#F6AC17

#D1F718

Triadic

#F6AC17

#18F7AC

#AC18F7

Split-Complementary

#F6AC17

#18D1F7

#3D18F7

Tetradic

#F6AC17

#18F73D

#1862F7

#F718D1

Monochromatic

#714D04

#BB7F07

#F6AC17

#F9C762

#FCE1AB

Rectangle

#F6AC17

#62F718

#1862F7

#AC18F7

Compound

#F6AC17

#D1F718

#1862F7

#3D18F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8BD46

#F0CA7E

#F0DEBA

Darker

#D68F03

#956300

#563A00

Saturation

#A99266

#F7AC18

#FBAE13

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6AC17

#D9C408

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6AC17

#BBBB46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6AC17

#F8A1AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sultan 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

#F8AE2C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6AC17

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5B351

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.

#1855CE

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: #F6AC17;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6AC17;

CSS Variable

--color-sultan-gold: #F6AC17;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sultan-gold': '#F6AC17' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6AC17] text-[#F6AC17]

SCSS

$sultan-gold: #F6AC17;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6AC17?

#F6AC17 is Sultan Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6AC17 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sultan Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Sultan Gold?

Sultan 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 Sultan Gold?

You can download Sultan 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 Sultan Gold?

The hex code is #F6AC17. In RGB it's 246, 172, 23, and in HSL it's 40°, 93%, 53%.

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