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Dayroom Yellow

#F7E29D

RGB 247, 226, 157 · HSL 46°, 85%, 79% · CMYK 0, 9, 36, 3

Dayroom Yellow is #F7E29D in HEX — rgb(247, 226, 157), hsl(46°, 85%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 36%, 3%).

Dayroom Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 85%, 79%. 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#F7E29D

RGB247, 226, 157

HSL46°, 85%, 79%

HSV46°, 36%, 97%

CMYK0, 9, 36, 3

Decimal16245405

CSS RGBrgb(247, 226, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 85%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

Exact match

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 1.1 · #FAE39F

Valspar

Late Day Sun 3006-4A

ΔE 1.8 · #F3DE97

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 1.8 · #F6E3A1

Dunn-Edwards

Durango Dust DE5380

ΔE 2 · #FBE3A1

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 2.3 · #F9DF9C

Vista Paint

Southern Exposure K-507

ΔE 2.4 · #FCE59C

Behr

Sunflower Seed P270-3

ΔE 2.5 · #FFE5A0

Benjamin Moore

Golden 297 · CC-214

ΔE 2.5 · #FBE2A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Glow 952

ΔE 2.7 · #FFE8A0

PPG

Wright Cornfield Tan FLLW785

ΔE 2.8 · #F9E8A5

Dulux

Sundaze S16G3

ΔE 3.3 · #FADE97

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 4.9 · #EDD595

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 5.1 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 5.3 · #F7D99B

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.5 · #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

#F7E29D

#9CB1F7

Analogous

#F7B49C

#F7E29D

#DFF79C

Triadic

#F7E29D

#9CF7E2

#E29CF7

Split-Complementary

#F7E29D

#9CDFF7

#B49CF7

Tetradic

#F7E29D

#9CF7B4

#9CB1F7

#F79CDF

Monochromatic

#E7B613

#F1CD55

#F7E29D

#FDF7E3

#FDF8E7

Rectangle

#F7E29D

#B1F79C

#9CB1F7

#E29CF7

Compound

#F7E29D

#DFF79C

#9CB1F7

#B49CF7

Variations

Lighter

#F9E8B0

#F6EBC8

#F7F2E1

Darker

#F5CE4D

#D6A607

#7F6201

Saturation

#D7D1BC

#F7E29C

#FBE498

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7E29D

#F3E59E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7E29D

#E6E6A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7E29D

#FAD9E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dayroom 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

#F9D691

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7E29D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6DBB5

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.

#6F8BE8

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: #F7E29D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7E29D;

CSS Variable

--color-dayroom-yellow: #F7E29D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dayroom-yellow': '#F7E29D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7E29D] text-[#F7E29D]

SCSS

$dayroom-yellow: #F7E29D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7E29D?

#F7E29D is Dayroom Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7E29D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dayroom Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Dayroom Yellow?

Dayroom 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 Dayroom Yellow?

You can download Dayroom 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 Dayroom Yellow?

The hex code is #F7E29D. In RGB it's 247, 226, 157, and in HSL it's 46°, 85%, 79%.

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