YELLOWS

Yellow

#F6F4EA

RGB 246, 244, 234 · HSL 50°, 40%, 94% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 4

Yellow is #F6F4EA in HEX — rgb(246, 244, 234), hsl(50°, 40%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 4%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 40%, 94%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F6F4EA

RGB246, 244, 234

HSL50°, 40%, 94%

HSV50°, 5%, 96%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 4

Decimal16184554

CSS RGBrgb(246, 244, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 40%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Sisal K-1314

ΔE 0.3 · #F7F5EB

Dulux

Fair Bianca Half SW1F1

ΔE 0.3 · #F7F5EB

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 2148-70

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F6EC

Behr

Cotton Blossom BWC-07

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F6EC

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F6EC

IKEA

IKEA016 16

ΔE 0.8 · #F4F2E9

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F3E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Twinkle Twinkle 355

ΔE 0.9 · #F3F2E8

Dunn-Edwards

Wishful White DE6260

ΔE 1.1 · #F4F1E8

PPG

Crumb Cookie 18-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F2F0E6

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 1.7 · #F8F8EC

Valspar

Pale Bloom 7002-8

ΔE 1.7 · #F2EFE5

Sherwin-Williams

White Flour SW7102

ΔE 1.9 · #F4EFE5

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.4 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.9 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#F6F4EA

#EAECF6

Analogous

#F6EEEA

#F6F4EA

#F2F6EA

Triadic

#F6F4EA

#EAF6F4

#F4EAF6

Split-Complementary

#F6F4EA

#EAF2F6

#EEEAF6

Tetradic

#F6F4EA

#EAF6EE

#EAECF6

#F6EAF2

Monochromatic

#C8BC7E

#DFD8B4

#F6F4EA

#F7F6ED

Rectangle

#F6F4EA

#ECF6EA

#EAECF6

#F4EAF6

Compound

#F6F4EA

#F2F6EA

#EAECF6

#EEEAF6

Variations

Lighter

#F8F6EE

#F9F8F3

#FBFBF8

Darker

#DAD1A5

#BAA84E

#706429

Saturation

#F2F1EE

#F6F4EA

#FAF7E5

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

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6F4EA

#F6F4EB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6F4EA

#F4F4EB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6F4EA

#F7F2F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#F8E4CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6F4EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5E9EF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#AAB1D5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F6F4EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6F4EA;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #F6F4EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#F6F4EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6F4EA] text-[#F6F4EA]

SCSS

$yellow: #F6F4EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6F4EA?

#F6F4EA is Yellow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6F4EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

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 Yellow?

You can download 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #F6F4EA. In RGB it's 246, 244, 234, and in HSL it's 50°, 40%, 94%.

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