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Pot of Gold

#F6CD23

RGB 246, 205, 35 · HSL 48°, 92%, 55% · CMYK 0, 17, 86, 4

Pot of Gold is #F6CD23 in HEX — rgb(246, 205, 35), hsl(48°, 92%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 86%, 4%).

Pot of Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 92%, 55%. 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#F6CD23

RGB246, 205, 35

HSL48°, 92%, 55%

HSV48°, 86%, 96%

CMYK0, 17, 86, 4

Decimal16174371

CSS RGBrgb(246, 205, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 92%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tangy 3008-1A

ΔE 1.6 · #FBD12B

Behr

Flame Yellow 360B-6

ΔE 2.7 · #FED230

Vista Paint

Sunnyside C-841

ΔE 2.8 · #F8D221

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Punch DE5398

ΔE 2.9 · #FECF24

Dulux

Sulphur S16H9 · SB7A6

ΔE 3.1 · #FBCC2A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 3.5 · #F8D016

Benjamin Moore

Viking 321

ΔE 3.6 · #FFD031

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 3.9 · #FFD637

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 4 · #F5D033

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 5.8 · #FFCA2C

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 6.6 · #FED340

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 7.1 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 10.9 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 17.1 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 23.9 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F6CD23

#234DF6

Analogous

#F66223

#F6CD23

#B6F623

Triadic

#F6CD23

#23F6CC

#CC23F6

Split-Complementary

#F6CD23

#23B6F6

#6223F6

Tetradic

#F6CD23

#23F662

#234DF6

#F623B6

Monochromatic

#7A6305

#C49E08

#F6CD23

#F9DD6C

#FCEEB6

Rectangle

#F6CD23

#4DF623

#234DF6

#CC23F6

Compound

#F6CD23

#B6F623

#234DF6

#6223F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8D64F

#F0DA84

#F1E6BD

Darker

#DDB104

#9A7B00

#5A4800

Saturation

#AC9F6D

#F6CC23

#FACE1E

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6CD23

#EBD523

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6CD23

#D5D556

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6CD23

#FABFCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pot of 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

#F8C635

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6CD23

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5CB5A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#1A3FD4

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: #F6CD23;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6CD23;

CSS Variable

--color-pot-of-gold: #F6CD23;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pot-of-gold': '#F6CD23' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6CD23] text-[#F6CD23]

SCSS

$pot-of-gold: #F6CD23;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6CD23?

#F6CD23 is Pot of Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6CD23 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pot of Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Pot of Gold?

Pot of 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 Pot of Gold?

You can download Pot of 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 Pot of Gold?

The hex code is #F6CD23. In RGB it's 246, 205, 35, and in HSL it's 48°, 92%, 55%.

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