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Light Ginger Yellow

#F7D28C

RGB 247, 210, 140 · HSL 39°, 87%, 76% · CMYK 0, 15, 43, 3

Light Ginger Yellow is #F7D28C in HEX — rgb(247, 210, 140), hsl(39°, 87%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 43%, 3%).

Light Ginger Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 87%, 76%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F7D28C

RGB247, 210, 140

HSL39°, 87%, 76%

HSV39°, 43%, 97%

CMYK0, 15, 43, 3

Decimal16241292

CSS RGBrgb(247, 210, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 87%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 1.4 · #F6D48D

Sherwin-Williams

Naples Yellow SW9021

ΔE 1.9 · #F6D58F

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 2 · #F7D68F

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 2.1 · #F2CF86

Valspar

Dreamy Caramel 3003-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #F6CD8A

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 2.7 · #F9D794

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 2.8 · #FBD795

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2.8 · #FAD992

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 3 · #EECB88

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 3.1 · #F0D18E

Dulux

Poached S14G3

ΔE 3.2 · #F5D593

Benjamin Moore

Danse CC-212

ΔE 3.3 · #FAD896

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 3.4 · #FFD28E

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.4 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F7D28C

#8DB2F7

Analogous

#F79D8D

#F7D28C

#E7F78D

Triadic

#F7D28C

#8DF7D2

#D28DF7

Split-Complementary

#F7D28C

#8DE7F7

#9D8DF7

Tetradic

#F7D28C

#8DF79D

#8DB2F7

#F78DE7

Monochromatic

#DB940F

#F2B645

#F7D28C

#FCEED4

#FDF6E7

Rectangle

#F7D28C

#B2F78D

#8DB2F7

#D28DF7

Compound

#F7D28C

#E7F78D

#8DB2F7

#9D8DF7

Variations

Lighter

#F9DBA3

#F5E2BF

#F7EDDD

Darker

#F6B640

#D18905

#7C5100

Saturation

#D2C7B2

#F7D28D

#FBD389

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7D28C

#EADB8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7D28C

#D9D998

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7D28C

#FACAD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Light Ginger Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F9CA84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7D28C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6CFA8

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.

#6291E7

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: #F7D28C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7D28C;

CSS Variable

--color-light-ginger-yellow: #F7D28C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-ginger-yellow': '#F7D28C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7D28C] text-[#F7D28C]

SCSS

$light-ginger-yellow: #F7D28C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7D28C?

#F7D28C is Light Ginger Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F7D28C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Ginger Yellow?

Light Ginger Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Light Ginger Yellow?

Light Ginger Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Light Ginger Yellow?

You can download Light Ginger 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 Light Ginger Yellow?

The hex code is #F7D28C. In RGB it's 247, 210, 140, and in HSL it's 39°, 87%, 76%.

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