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Classical Yellow

#F8D492

RGB 248, 212, 146 · HSL 39°, 88%, 77% · CMYK 0, 15, 41, 3

Classical Yellow is #F8D492 in HEX — rgb(248, 212, 146), hsl(39°, 88%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 41%, 3%).

Classical Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 88%, 77%. 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#F8D492

RGB248, 212, 146

HSL39°, 88%, 77%

HSV39°, 41%, 97%

CMYK0, 15, 41, 3

Decimal16307346

CSS RGBrgb(248, 212, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 88%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Yellow SW2865

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 1.1 · #FBD795

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 1.3 · #F9D794

Benjamin Moore

Danse CC-212

ΔE 1.5 · #FAD896

Behr

Honey Butter 320C-3

ΔE 1.5 · #F7D394

Dulux

Poached S14G3

ΔE 1.7 · #F5D593

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 2.1 · #FDD792

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 2.5 · #F0D18E

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2.9 · #FAD992

Valspar

Croissant 3002-4A

ΔE 3.1 · #F8CE8C

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 3.4 · #EECB88

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 4.1 · #FFD28E

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 4.1 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 6.3 · #E9D095

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#F8D492

#91B5F8

Analogous

#F8A091

#F8D492

#E8F891

Triadic

#F8D492

#91F8D4

#D491F8

Split-Complementary

#F8D492

#91E8F8

#A091F8

Tetradic

#F8D492

#91F8A0

#91B5F8

#F891E8

Monochromatic

#E1970E

#F3B849

#F8D492

#FDF0D9

#FDF6E7

Rectangle

#F8D492

#B5F891

#91B5F8

#D491F8

Compound

#F8D492

#E8F891

#91B5F8

#A091F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9DCA7

#F6E4C1

#F7EEDE

Darker

#F8B843

#D58B03

#7E5200

Saturation

#D4C9B5

#F8D491

#FBD58D

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8D492

#EBDD92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8D492

#DBDB9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8D492

#FACCD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Classical 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

#F9CC89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8D492

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D1AD

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.

#6593E9

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: #F8D492;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8D492;

CSS Variable

--color-classical-yellow: #F8D492;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classical-yellow': '#F8D492' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8D492] text-[#F8D492]

SCSS

$classical-yellow: #F8D492;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8D492?

#F8D492 is Classical Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8D492 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classical Yellow?

Classical 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 Classical Yellow?

Classical 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 Classical Yellow?

You can download Classical 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 Classical Yellow?

The hex code is #F8D492. In RGB it's 248, 212, 146, and in HSL it's 39°, 88%, 77%.

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