YELLOWS

Sun

#F9D70B

RGB 249, 215, 11 · HSL 51°, 95%, 51% · CMYK 0, 14, 96, 2

Sun is #F9D70B in HEX — rgb(249, 215, 11), hsl(51°, 95%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 96%, 2%).

Sun pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 95%, 51%. 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#F9D70B

RGB249, 215, 11

HSL51°, 95%, 51%

HSV51°, 96%, 98%

CMYK0, 14, 96, 2

Decimal16373515

CSS RGBrgb(249, 215, 11)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 95%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sun 2023-30

Exact match

Behr

Lemon Zest S-G-390

ΔE 1.4 · #FCD709

Dulux

Fresh Lemon SB8A2

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDD17

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 2.8 · #FFD704

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 3.1 · #FAD201

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Sun DE5405

ΔE 3.1 · #FFDC00

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 4.6 · #F8D016

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 6 · #FACD03

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 7 · #FFDF38

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 8.6 · #FECB01

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 11.2 · #FFC700

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.8 · #FAD140

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 17.8 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 24.4 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 29.3 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.1 · #ECC363

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 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

#F9D70B

#0B2FF9

Analogous

#F95E0B

#F9D70B

#A6F90B

Triadic

#F9D70B

#0BF9D5

#D50BF9

Split-Complementary

#F9D70B

#0BA6F9

#5E0BF9

Tetradic

#F9D70B

#0BF95E

#0B2FF9

#F90BA6

Monochromatic

#685903

#B39905

#F9D70B

#FBE256

#FDEFA1

Rectangle

#F9D70B

#2FF90B

#0B2FF9

#D50BF9

Compound

#F9D70B

#A6F90B

#0B2FF9

#5E0BF9

Variations

Lighter

#FADE3C

#F1DE77

#F0E8B6

Darker

#D0B100

#8F7A00

#534700

Saturation

#A69B5E

#F9D50B

#FCD708

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9D70B

#F3DB0F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9D70B

#DDDD55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9D70B

#FEC8D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sun 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

#FACE23

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9D70B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D348

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.

#1631C7

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: #F9D70B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9D70B;

CSS Variable

--color-sun: #F9D70B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun': '#F9D70B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9D70B] text-[#F9D70B]

SCSS

$sun: #F9D70B;

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#F8D60A · ΔE 0.4

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#FFDB00 · ΔE 2.8

Sun Kissed Yellow

#FFD600 · ΔE 3.3

Baby Chick

#F0CD00 · ΔE 4.0

Yellow

#FFD400 · ΔE 4.1

Yolk

#ECC900 · ΔE 5.8

Sunshine

#FFCE0B · ΔE 7.4

Bold Yellow

#FFDD39 · ΔE 7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9D70B?

#F9D70B is Sun, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9D70B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sun?

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

What colors pair well with Sun?

Sun 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 Sun?

You can download Sun 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 Sun?

The hex code is #F9D70B. In RGB it's 249, 215, 11, and in HSL it's 51°, 95%, 51%.

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