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Venetian Yellow

#F6E3A1

RGB 246, 227, 161 · HSL 47°, 83%, 80% · CMYK 0, 8, 35, 4

Venetian Yellow is #F6E3A1 in HEX — rgb(246, 227, 161), hsl(47°, 83%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 35%, 4%).

Venetian Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 83%, 80%. 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#F6E3A1

RGB246, 227, 161

HSL47°, 83%, 80%

HSV47°, 35%, 96%

CMYK0, 8, 35, 4

Decimal16180129

CSS RGBrgb(246, 227, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 83%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 290

ΔE 1.5 · #F2E0A0

PPG

Wright Cornfield Tan FLLW785

ΔE 1.8 · #F9E8A5

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 1.8 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 2 · #FAE39F

Vista Paint

Lemon Filling C-860

ΔE 2 · #FAE4A5

Behr

Wickerware 360C-2

ΔE 2 · #FCE7A7

Dunn-Edwards

Durango Dust DE5380

ΔE 2.1 · #FBE3A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Filling 861

ΔE 2.2 · #F9E4A6

Valspar

Pineapple Cream 3008-4A

ΔE 3 · #F8E9AA

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.1 · #F9DF9C

Dulux

Lemon Blast S15H2

ΔE 3.8 · #FCE9AD

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 4.9 · #E8DF99

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 5.4 · #F7D99B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 5.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F6E3A1

#A2B4F6

Analogous

#F6BAA2

#F6E3A1

#DEF6A2

Triadic

#F6E3A1

#A2F6E4

#E4A2F6

Split-Complementary

#F6E3A1

#A2DEF6

#BAA2F6

Tetradic

#F6E3A1

#A2F6BA

#A2B4F6

#F6A2DE

Monochromatic

#E9BB16

#F0D05C

#F6E3A1

#FDF8E8

Rectangle

#F6E3A1

#B4F6A2

#A2B4F6

#E4A2F6

Compound

#F6E3A1

#DEF6A2

#A2B4F6

#BAA2F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8E9B4

#F6EDCB

#F8F3E3

Darker

#F3D153

#D7AA0A

#806503

Saturation

#D9D3BF

#F6E4A2

#FBE69D

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6E3A1

#F3E5A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6E3A1

#E6E6AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6E3A1

#F9DBE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Venetian Yellow 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

#F8D794

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6E3A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5DCB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#748DE7

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: #F6E3A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6E3A1;

CSS Variable

--color-venetian-yellow: #F6E3A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'venetian-yellow': '#F6E3A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6E3A1] text-[#F6E3A1]

SCSS

$venetian-yellow: #F6E3A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6E3A1?

#F6E3A1 is Venetian Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6E3A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Venetian Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Venetian Yellow?

Venetian Yellow 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 Venetian Yellow?

You can download Venetian Yellow 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 Venetian Yellow?

The hex code is #F6E3A1. In RGB it's 246, 227, 161, and in HSL it's 47°, 83%, 80%.

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