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Pilsener

#F8F753

RGB 248, 247, 83 · HSL 60°, 92%, 65% · CMYK 0, 0, 67, 3

Pilsener is #F8F753 in HEX — rgb(248, 247, 83), hsl(60°, 92%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 67%, 3%).

Pilsener pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 92%, 65%. 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#F8F753

RGB248, 247, 83

HSL60°, 92%, 65%

HSV60°, 67%, 97%

CMYK0, 0, 67, 3

Decimal16316243

CSS RGBrgb(248, 247, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 92%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 8.7 · #EBE134

Behr

Citron 400B-4

ΔE 10.1 · #DFF652

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 10.9 · #F8F32B

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 12.1 · #E6D943

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 12.5 · #FFE449

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 12.7 · #FFE536

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 13 · #D3D713

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 14.4 · #EDEB00

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 15.5 · #D4CF3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 15.6 · #FFDE42

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 16.1 · #CCC921

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 20.8 · #B2C216

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25.3 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 25.7 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 26.6 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F8F753

#5454F8

Analogous

#F8A654

#F8F753

#A6F854

Triadic

#F8F753

#54F8F8

#F854F8

Split-Complementary

#F8F753

#54A6F8

#A654F8

Tetradic

#F8F753

#54F8A6

#5454F8

#F854A6

Monochromatic

#ABAB07

#F5F50A

#F8F753

#FBFB9D

#FEFEE7

Rectangle

#F8F753

#54F854

#5454F8

#F854F8

Compound

#F8F753

#A6F854

#5454F8

#A654F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9F976

#F3F3A0

#F4F4CC

Darker

#FBFB0E

#B6B600

#6A6A00

Saturation

#BEBE8D

#F8F854

#FBFB50

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F753

#FFEE57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F753

#F7F77A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F753

#FFE7F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pilsener 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

#F9E659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F753

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7EB7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#3434E6

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: #F8F753;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F753;

CSS Variable

--color-pilsener: #F8F753;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pilsener': '#F8F753' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F753] text-[#F8F753]

SCSS

$pilsener: #F8F753;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F753?

#F8F753 is Pilsener, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F753 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pilsener?

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

What colors pair well with Pilsener?

Pilsener 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 Pilsener?

You can download Pilsener 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 Pilsener?

The hex code is #F8F753. In RGB it's 248, 247, 83, and in HSL it's 60°, 92%, 65%.

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