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Empire Yellow

#F7D000

RGB 247, 208, 0 · HSL 51°, 100%, 48% · CMYK 0, 16, 100, 3

Empire Yellow is #F7D000 in HEX — rgb(247, 208, 0), hsl(51°, 100%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 3%).

Empire Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 100%, 48%. 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#F7D000

RGB247, 208, 0

HSL51°, 100%, 48%

HSV51°, 100%, 97%

CMYK0, 16, 100, 3

Decimal16240640

CSS RGBrgb(247, 208, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 100%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 1 · #FAD201

Benjamin Moore

Baby 2023-20

ΔE 2.2 · #F1CE01

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 2.3 · #F8D016

Vista Paint

Buttered Popcorn C-842

ΔE 2.7 · #F1CA00

Behr

Lemon Zest S-G-390

ΔE 2.8 · #FCD709

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 2.9 · #FACD03

Dunn-Edwards

Electric Glow DEA119

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD100

Dulux

Jubilation S17H9

ΔE 3.9 · #FBD624

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 5.6 · #FECB01

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 8.1 · #FFD637

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 8.2 · #FFC700

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 12.5 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 16.4 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 21.7 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 28.9 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 32.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#F7D000

#0025F5

Analogous

#F55600

#F7D000

#9FF500

Triadic

#F7D000

#00F5D0

#D000F5

Split-Complementary

#F7D000

#009FF5

#5600F5

Tetradic

#F7D000

#00F556

#0025F5

#F5009F

Monochromatic

#5C4E00

#A88F00

#F7D000

#FFE342

#FFEE8F

Rectangle

#F7D000

#25F500

#0025F5

#D000F5

Compound

#F7D000

#9FF500

#0025F5

#5600F5

Variations

Lighter

#FFDF2B

#F3DF6C

#F1E7B0

Darker

#C4A600

#877200

#4E4300

Saturation

#9F9456

#F5D000

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7D000

#EED601

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7D000

#D7D751

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7D000

#FCC1CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Empire 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

#F9C91B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7D000

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6CE3F

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.

#152EBB

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F7D000;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7D000;

CSS Variable

--color-empire-yellow: #F7D000;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'empire-yellow': '#F7D000' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7D000] text-[#F7D000]

SCSS

$empire-yellow: #F7D000;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7D000?

#F7D000 is Empire Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7D000 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Empire Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Empire Yellow?

Empire 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 Empire Yellow?

You can download Empire 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 Empire Yellow?

The hex code is #F7D000. In RGB it's 247, 208, 0, and in HSL it's 51°, 100%, 48%.

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