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Dilly Dally

#F6DB5D

RGB 246, 219, 93 · HSL 49°, 89%, 66% · CMYK 0, 11, 62, 4

Dilly Dally is #F6DB5D in HEX — rgb(246, 219, 93), hsl(49°, 89%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 62%, 4%).

Dilly Dally pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 89%, 66%. 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#F6DB5D

RGB246, 219, 93

HSL49°, 89%, 66%

HSV49°, 62%, 96%

CMYK0, 11, 62, 4

Decimal16178013

CSS RGBrgb(246, 219, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 89%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dilly Dally 1213-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fiesta 341

ΔE 1.5 · #FBDF61

Vista Paint

Glitter Yellow C-834

ΔE 2.3 · #F8D85A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 2.3 · #FDE164

Valspar

Golden Mist 3007-1C

ΔE 2.5 · #FBDD64

Dulux

Primrose Path S17H5

ΔE 3.3 · #FFDD62

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 4.1 · #F2D964

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Pineapple DE5411

ΔE 4.3 · #F3D64F

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 4.3 · #FED95D

Behr

June Day 370B-4

ΔE 4.5 · #FDE769

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 6.2 · #E1CC4F

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 6.4 · #FFD754

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.5 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 15.3 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 15.6 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 17.3 · #FFD880

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

#F6DB5D

#5B77F5

Analogous

#F58C5B

#F6DB5D

#C5F55B

Triadic

#F6DB5D

#5BF5D9

#D95BF5

Split-Complementary

#F6DB5D

#5BC5F5

#8C5BF5

Tetradic

#F6DB5D

#5BF58C

#5B77F5

#F55BC5

Monochromatic

#AE900A

#F1C813

#F6DB5D

#FAEAA3

#FEF9E7

Rectangle

#F6DB5D

#77F55B

#5B77F5

#D95BF5

Compound

#F6DB5D

#C5F55B

#5B77F5

#8C5BF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7E17C

#F2E4A4

#F4EDCE

Darker

#F7CE16

#B79602

#6C5800

Saturation

#BFB791

#F5D95B

#FADC56

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

15.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6DB5D

#F2DE5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6DB5D

#E0E078

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6DB5D

#FBCED8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dilly Dally 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

#F8D161

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6DB5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5D685

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.

#3A59E4

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: #F6DB5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6DB5D;

CSS Variable

--color-dilly-dally: #F6DB5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dilly-dally': '#F6DB5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6DB5D] text-[#F6DB5D]

SCSS

$dilly-dally: #F6DB5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6DB5D?

#F6DB5D is Dilly Dally, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6DB5D warm or cool?

Dilly Dally reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dilly Dally?

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

What colors pair well with Dilly Dally?

Dilly Dally 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 Dilly Dally?

You can download Dilly Dally 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 Dilly Dally?

The hex code is #F6DB5D. In RGB it's 246, 219, 93, and in HSL it's 49°, 89%, 66%.

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