YELLOWS

Yellow Summer

#F9B500

RGB 249, 181, 0 · HSL 44°, 100%, 49% · CMYK 0, 27, 100, 2

Yellow Summer is #F9B500 in HEX — rgb(249, 181, 0), hsl(44°, 100%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 100%, 2%).

Yellow Summer pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 100%, 49%. 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#F9B500

RGB249, 181, 0

HSL44°, 100%, 49%

HSV44°, 100%, 98%

CMYK0, 27, 100, 2

Decimal16364800

CSS RGBrgb(249, 181, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 100%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Summer DEA118

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Goldfinch SW6905

ΔE 1.3 · #FDB702

Behr

Macaw 320B-7

ΔE 1.7 · #FFB90F

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2019-20

ΔE 2 · #FFB801

Vista Paint

Bright'n Shiny K-1208

ΔE 2.2 · #FFB700

Valspar

Gold Abundance 3003-1A

ΔE 2.3 · #FFBB08

Hallman-Lindsay

Look At The Bright Side 858

ΔE 4.7 · #FFBF00

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 6 · #F4A900

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 6.1 · #FDAD00

Dulux

Golden Banner S15H9

ΔE 6.5 · #FCBF2A

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 8.7 · #FFBC35

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 9.2 · #FFC700

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 10.1 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 13.8 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 20.9 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 29.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#F9B500

#0043FA

Analogous

#FA3A00

#F9B500

#C0FA00

Triadic

#F9B500

#00FAB7

#B700FA

Split-Complementary

#F9B500

#00C0FA

#3A00FA

Tetradic

#F9B500

#00FA3A

#0043FA

#FA00C0

Monochromatic

#614700

#AD7F00

#F9B500

#FFCE47

#FFE294

Rectangle

#F9B500

#43FA00

#0043FA

#B700FA

Compound

#F9B500

#C0FA00

#0043FA

#3A00FA

Variations

Lighter

#FFC82F

#F3D06F

#F1E0B2

Darker

#C89300

#896500

#503B00

Saturation

#A28E57

#FAB700

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9B500

#DFC900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9B500

#C3C345

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9B500

#FCA9B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Summer 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

#FAB41B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9B500

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7B93F

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.

#1543BF

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F9B500;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9B500;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-summer: #F9B500;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-summer': '#F9B500' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9B500] text-[#F9B500]

SCSS

$yellow-summer: #F9B500;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9B500?

#F9B500 is Yellow Summer, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9B500 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Summer?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Summer?

Yellow Summer 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 Yellow Summer?

You can download Yellow Summer 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 Yellow Summer?

The hex code is #F9B500. In RGB it's 249, 181, 0, and in HSL it's 44°, 100%, 49%.

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