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Rosy Highlight

#F7D994

RGB 247, 217, 148 · HSL 42°, 86%, 77% · CMYK 0, 12, 40, 3

Rosy Highlight is #F7D994 in HEX — rgb(247, 217, 148), hsl(42°, 86%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 40%, 3%).

Rosy Highlight pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 86%, 77%. 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#F7D994

RGB247, 217, 148

HSL42°, 86%, 77%

HSV42°, 40%, 97%

CMYK0, 12, 40, 3

Decimal16243092

CSS RGBrgb(247, 217, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 86%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Butter Ridge S15G3

ΔE 1.1 · #F9DC96

Sherwin-Williams

Solaria SW6688

ΔE 1.6 · #F5D68F

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 1.7 · #FAD992

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 1.9 · #F9D794

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 2 · #F7D68F

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 171

ΔE 2 · #FDDC95

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

ΔE 2.4 · #FFDD97

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 2.6 · #F6D48D

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 2.8 · #F9DF9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 2.8 · #FBD795

Dunn-Edwards

Precious Nectar DE5317

ΔE 2.8 · #FFDE9C

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 2.9 · #F0D18E

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 4.3 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 4.6 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#F7D994

#92B0F7

Analogous

#F7A692

#F7D994

#E3F792

Triadic

#F7D994

#92F7D9

#D992F7

Split-Complementary

#F7D994

#92E3F7

#A692F7

Tetradic

#F7D994

#92F7A6

#92B0F7

#F792E3

Monochromatic

#DFA111

#F1BF4B

#F7D994

#FCF2D9

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#F7D994

#B0F792

#92B0F7

#D992F7

Compound

#F7D994

#E3F792

#92B0F7

#A692F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8E0A8

#F6E6C2

#F7EFDE

Darker

#F6C045

#D29506

#7D5801

Saturation

#D3CAB5

#F7D992

#FBDA8E

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7D994

#EEDF95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7D994

#DEDE9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7D994

#FAD1D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Rosy Highlight 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

#F9CF8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7D994

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6D4AE

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.

#668DE7

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: #F7D994;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7D994;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-highlight: #F7D994;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-highlight': '#F7D994' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7D994] text-[#F7D994]

SCSS

$rosy-highlight: #F7D994;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7D994?

#F7D994 is Rosy Highlight, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7D994 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosy Highlight?

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

What colors pair well with Rosy Highlight?

Rosy Highlight 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 Rosy Highlight?

You can download Rosy Highlight 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 Rosy Highlight?

The hex code is #F7D994. In RGB it's 247, 217, 148, and in HSL it's 42°, 86%, 77%.

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