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Yellow Tulip

#F6D06E

RGB 246, 208, 110 · HSL 43°, 88%, 70% · CMYK 0, 15, 55, 4

Yellow Tulip is #F6D06E in HEX — rgb(246, 208, 110), hsl(43°, 88%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 55%, 4%).

Yellow Tulip pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 88%, 70%. 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#F6D06E

RGB246, 208, 110

HSL43°, 88%, 70%

HSV43°, 55%, 96%

CMYK0, 15, 55, 4

Decimal16175214

CSS RGBrgb(246, 208, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 88%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 1.6 · #FBD473

Vista Paint

Sun Touched C-820

ΔE 1.7 · #F8D473

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Touched 821

ΔE 2.3 · #FAD675

Behr

Hawaiian Pineapple PPU6-13

ΔE 2.3 · #FDD675

Benjamin Moore

Golden 313

ΔE 2.4 · #FBD071

PPG

Sol De Yucatan 17-18

ΔE 2.7 · #F1C96A

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Plumeria SW9019

ΔE 3 · #FBD073

Dulux

Corn Kernel S14H5

ΔE 3.2 · #F2C964

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Crest DE5353

ΔE 3.2 · #F6CA69

Valspar

Summer Wheat 3004-1C

ΔE 3.4 · #FFD979

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.7 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 5.8 · #FFD880

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 6.8 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.8 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9.7 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.5 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#F6D06E

#6F95F6

Analogous

#F68C6F

#F6D06E

#D9F66F

Triadic

#F6D06E

#6FF6D0

#D06FF6

Split-Complementary

#F6D06E

#6FD9F6

#8C6FF6

Tetradic

#F6D06E

#6FF68C

#6F95F6

#F66FD9

Monochromatic

#C08D0C

#F1B827

#F6D06E

#FAE7B7

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#F6D06E

#95F66F

#6F95F6

#D06FF6

Compound

#F6D06E

#D9F66F

#6F95F6

#8C6FF6

Variations

Lighter

#F8D98C

#F3E0AF

#F5EBD4

Darker

#F6BC27

#C18B03

#725200

Saturation

#C7BB9E

#F6D06F

#FAD26B

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6D06E

#EBD86E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6D06E

#D7D780

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6D06E

#F9C5CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Tulip 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

#F8C96E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6D06E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5CE92

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.

#4A76E5

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: #F6D06E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6D06E;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-tulip: #F6D06E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-tulip': '#F6D06E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6D06E] text-[#F6D06E]

SCSS

$yellow-tulip: #F6D06E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6D06E?

#F6D06E is Yellow Tulip, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6D06E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Tulip?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Tulip?

Yellow Tulip 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 Yellow Tulip?

You can download Yellow Tulip 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 Tulip?

The hex code is #F6D06E. In RGB it's 246, 208, 110, and in HSL it's 43°, 88%, 70%.

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