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Golden Rays

#F6DA74

RGB 246, 218, 116 · HSL 47°, 88%, 71% · CMYK 0, 11, 53, 4

Golden Rays is #F6DA74 in HEX — rgb(246, 218, 116), hsl(47°, 88%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 53%, 4%).

Golden Rays pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 88%, 71%. 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#F6DA74

RGB246, 218, 116

HSL47°, 88%, 71%

HSV47°, 53%, 96%

CMYK0, 11, 53, 4

Decimal16177780

CSS RGBrgb(246, 218, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 88%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Rays DE5423

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tons of Sun K-498

ΔE 1.6 · #FBDC75

Behr

Surfboard Yellow P280-4

ΔE 1.8 · #FCDD78

Valspar

Pineapple Mousse 3008-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #F1D875

PPG

Forsythia Blossom 1214-5

ΔE 2.3 · #F6D76E

Benjamin Moore

Inner 348

ΔE 2.4 · #F2DB77

Hallman-Lindsay

Broadway Lights 856

ΔE 2.7 · #FFE07B

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 3.1 · #EDD26F

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 3.3 · #F4D96C

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 3.9 · #FFE481

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 5.2 · #FBD473

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.8 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 7.5 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 7.6 · #FFD880

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 8.8 · #E0CD74

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 11.9 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#F6DA74

#7490F6

Analogous

#F69974

#F6DA74

#D1F674

Triadic

#F6DA74

#74F6DA

#DA74F6

Split-Complementary

#F6DA74

#74D1F6

#9974F6

Tetradic

#F6DA74

#74F699

#7490F6

#F674D1

Monochromatic

#C59D0D

#F2C72C

#F6DA74

#FBEDBC

#FDF9E7

Rectangle

#F6DA74

#90F674

#7490F6

#DA74F6

Compound

#F6DA74

#D1F674

#7490F6

#9974F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8E190

#F4E5B1

#F5EED5

Darker

#F7CB2B

#C49A03

#745B00

Saturation

#C9C0A2

#F6DA74

#FBDC70

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6DA74

#F0DE75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6DA74

#DFDF87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6DA74

#FACFD7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Rays 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

#F8D072

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6DA74

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5D596

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.

#4E6FE6

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: #F6DA74;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6DA74;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-rays: #F6DA74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-rays': '#F6DA74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6DA74] text-[#F6DA74]

SCSS

$golden-rays: #F6DA74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6DA74?

#F6DA74 is Golden Rays, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6DA74 warm or cool?

Golden Rays reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Golden Rays?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Rays?

Golden Rays 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 Golden Rays?

You can download Golden Rays 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 Golden Rays?

The hex code is #F6DA74. In RGB it's 246, 218, 116, and in HSL it's 47°, 88%, 71%.

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