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Yellow Lotus

#F6D099

RGB 246, 208, 153 · HSL 35°, 84%, 78% · CMYK 0, 15, 38, 4

Yellow Lotus is #F6D099 in HEX — rgb(246, 208, 153), hsl(35°, 84%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 38%, 4%).

Yellow Lotus pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 84%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F6D099

RGB246, 208, 153

HSL35°, 84%, 78%

HSV35°, 38%, 96%

CMYK0, 15, 38, 4

Decimal16175257

CSS RGBrgb(246, 208, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 84%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beeswing S12G3

ΔE 1 · #F5CE96

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Blush SW6660

ΔE 1.5 · #F5CF9B

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 2.1 · #EFCD96

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 2.3 · #F4D09D

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 2.4 · #EECC96

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunday Afternoon 904

ΔE 2.5 · #F1D199

Kilz

Pineapple Citrus LE140-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F3CF93

Valspar

Lazy Sun 3006-6A

ΔE 2.7 · #FAD79E

Vista Paint

Endearment C-966

ΔE 2.8 · #FFD49C

Dunn-Edwards

August Morning DE5283

ΔE 3 · #FFD79D

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 3.2 · #F9D09F

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 3.6 · #ECCE98

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.5 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5.7 · #E9D095

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.2 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#F6D099

#98BFF6

Analogous

#F6A098

#F6D099

#EEF698

Triadic

#F6D099

#98F6CF

#CF98F6

Split-Complementary

#F6D099

#98EEF6

#A098F6

Tetradic

#F6D099

#98F6A0

#98BFF6

#F698EE

Monochromatic

#E18C14

#F0AE51

#F6D099

#FCF0DE

#FDF4E8

Rectangle

#F6D099

#BFF698

#98BFF6

#CF98F6

Compound

#F6D099

#EEF698

#98BFF6

#A098F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8D8AC

#F5E1C5

#F7EDE0

Darker

#F4AD4B

#D27E08

#7D4A02

Saturation

#D5C9B9

#F6CF98

#FBD093

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6D099

#E7DA99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6D099

#D7D7A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6D099

#F8C9D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yellow Lotus reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F8C98E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6D099

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5CEB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6C9FE6

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: #F6D099;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6D099;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-lotus: #F6D099;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-lotus': '#F6D099' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6D099] text-[#F6D099]

SCSS

$yellow-lotus: #F6D099;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6D099?

#F6D099 is Yellow Lotus, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6D099 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Lotus?

Yellow Lotus works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Yellow Lotus?

Yellow Lotus pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Yellow Lotus?

You can download Yellow Lotus 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 Lotus?

The hex code is #F6D099. In RGB it's 246, 208, 153, and in HSL it's 35°, 84%, 78%.

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