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No$GMB Yellow

#F8E888

RGB 248, 232, 136 · HSL 51°, 89%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 45, 3

No$GMB Yellow is #F8E888 in HEX — rgb(248, 232, 136), hsl(51°, 89%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 45%, 3%).

No$GMB Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 89%, 75%. 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#F8E888

RGB248, 232, 136

HSL51°, 89%, 75%

HSV51°, 45%, 97%

CMYK0, 6, 45, 3

Decimal16312456

CSS RGBrgb(248, 232, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 89%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 353

ΔE 1.3 · #F7E586

Behr

Summer Harvest 380A-3

ΔE 2.3 · #FDEC88

Dunn-Edwards

Quack Quack DE5346

ΔE 2.6 · #FFE989

Vista Paint

Lemon Burst K-467

ΔE 2.7 · #FEEE91

PPG

Citrus Punch 1212-5

ΔE 3.7 · #FDEA83

Valspar

Lemon Curd 3007-2A

ΔE 4.1 · #FDE581

Dulux

Hippy S18H4

ΔE 4.2 · #EAE283

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 4.4 · #FEE483

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.8 · #FDED98

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 7.2 · #FFDF85

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 7.2 · #F7E594

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 8 · #F7EE9C

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.7 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 10.7 · #F5D27B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.3 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#F8E888

#8798F8

Analogous

#F8AE87

#F8E888

#D0F887

Triadic

#F8E888

#87F8E7

#E787F8

Split-Complementary

#F8E888

#87D0F8

#AE87F8

Tetradic

#F8E888

#87F8AE

#8798F8

#F887D0

Monochromatic

#D9BA0D

#F4D93E

#F8E888

#FCF5CF

#FEFAE7

Rectangle

#F8E888

#98F887

#8798F8

#E787F8

Compound

#F8E888

#D0F887

#8798F8

#AE87F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9EC9F

#F6EDBC

#F7F2DB

Darker

#F8DC3A

#D0B102

#7A6800

Saturation

#D0CBAE

#F8E787

#FBE983

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8E888

#F9E789

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8E888

#EBEB99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8E888

#FDDDE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

No$GMB 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

#F9DB81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8E888

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E0A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#5D72E8

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: #F8E888;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8E888;

CSS Variable

--color-no$gmb-yellow: #F8E888;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'no$gmb-yellow': '#F8E888' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8E888] text-[#F8E888]

SCSS

$no$gmb-yellow: #F8E888;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8E888?

#F8E888 is No$GMB Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8E888 warm or cool?

No$GMB Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with No$GMB Yellow?

No$GMB Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with No$GMB Yellow?

No$GMB 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 No$GMB Yellow?

You can download No$GMB 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 No$GMB Yellow?

The hex code is #F8E888. In RGB it's 248, 232, 136, and in HSL it's 51°, 89%, 75%.

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