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Summer Lily

#F8D374

RGB 248, 211, 116 · HSL 43°, 90%, 71% · CMYK 0, 15, 53, 3

Summer Lily is #F8D374 in HEX — rgb(248, 211, 116), hsl(43°, 90%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 53%, 3%).

Summer Lily pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 90%, 71%. 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#F8D374

RGB248, 211, 116

HSL43°, 90%, 71%

HSV43°, 53%, 97%

CMYK0, 15, 53, 3

Decimal16307060

CSS RGBrgb(248, 211, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 90%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sun Touched C-820

ΔE 1 · #F8D473

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Touched 821

ΔE 1.3 · #FAD675

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 1.4 · #FBD473

Behr

Hawaiian Pineapple PPU6-13

ΔE 1.7 · #FDD675

Dunn-Edwards

Yuma Gold DE5305

ΔE 2.2 · #FFD678

Valspar

Summer Wheat 3004-1C

ΔE 2.2 · #FFD979

PPG

Spiced Butternut 1206-5

ΔE 2.3 · #FFD978

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 2.6 · #FAD97A

Benjamin Moore

Golden 313

ΔE 2.7 · #FBD071

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 4 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 4 · #F5D27B

Dulux

Swedish Yellow S16H4

ΔE 4.4 · #FCDC81

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.3 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 8 · #F0D181

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.6 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 14.8 · #E1CC4F

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

#F8D374

#7298F8

Analogous

#F88F72

#F8D374

#DBF872

Triadic

#F8D374

#72F8D2

#D272F8

Split-Complementary

#F8D374

#72DBF8

#8F72F8

Tetradic

#F8D374

#72F88F

#7298F8

#F872DB

Monochromatic

#C7910A

#F4BB2A

#F8D374

#FBE9BB

#FEF7E7

Rectangle

#F8D374

#98F872

#7298F8

#D272F8

Compound

#F8D374

#DBF872

#7298F8

#8F72F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9DB8F

#F5E1B1

#F5ECD5

Darker

#F9BE29

#C68E01

#745300

Saturation

#C9BEA1

#F8D272

#FBD36F

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8D374

#EDDB74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8D374

#DADA86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8D374

#FBC9D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Summer Lily 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

#F9CB72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8D374

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D096

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.

#4D78E7

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: #F8D374;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8D374;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-lily: #F8D374;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-lily': '#F8D374' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8D374] text-[#F8D374]

SCSS

$summer-lily: #F8D374;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8D374?

#F8D374 is Summer Lily, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8D374 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Lily?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Lily?

Summer Lily 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 Summer Lily?

You can download Summer Lily 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 Summer Lily?

The hex code is #F8D374. In RGB it's 248, 211, 116, and in HSL it's 43°, 90%, 71%.

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