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Dandy Lion

#FACC51

RGB 250, 204, 81 · HSL 44°, 94%, 65% · CMYK 0, 18, 68, 2

Dandy Lion is #FACC51 in HEX — rgb(250, 204, 81), hsl(44°, 94%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 68%, 2%).

Dandy Lion pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 94%, 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#FACC51

RGB250, 204, 81

HSL44°, 94%, 65%

HSV44°, 68%, 98%

CMYK0, 18, 68, 2

Decimal16436305

CSS RGBrgb(250, 204, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 94%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Dandy Lion 829

Exact match

Vista Paint

Somerton K-505

ΔE 1.5 · #F6CA51

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Butter DE5313

ΔE 1.5 · #FFCF53

Valspar

Golden Promise 3003-1C

ΔE 1.9 · #FFD052

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 2 · #FDCC4E

Dulux

Yellow Mask S16H6 · SB7A7

ΔE 2.7 · #F6CD55

PPG

Fuzzy Navel 1206-6

ΔE 3.2 · #FFD15C

Behr

Little Sun Dress P280-5

ΔE 3.9 · #F9C845

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 349

ΔE 4.4 · #F2CD55

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 5.2 · #FFD754

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 8.4 · #FAD140

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 11.1 · #E1CC4F

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 11.4 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11.8 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.6 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 13 · #FFCA2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#FACC51

#527FFA

Analogous

#FA7952

#FACC51

#D2FA52

Triadic

#FACC51

#52FACD

#CD52FA

Split-Complementary

#FACC51

#52D2FA

#7952FA

Tetradic

#FACC51

#52FA79

#527FFA

#FA52D2

Monochromatic

#AD8005

#F7B708

#FACC51

#FCE29C

#FEF8E6

Rectangle

#FACC51

#7FFA52

#527FFA

#CD52FA

Compound

#FACC51

#D2FA52

#527FFA

#7952FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBD774

#F4DD9F

#F4E9CB

Darker

#FDBD0C

#B68600

#6A4E00

Saturation

#BFB18D

#FACD52

#FCCE4F

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FACC51

#EBD751

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FACC51

#D5D56C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FACC51

#FEC0CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dandy Lion 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

#FBC658

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FACC51

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8CB7C

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.

#3262E8

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: #FACC51;

CSS — background

background-color: #FACC51;

CSS Variable

--color-dandy-lion: #FACC51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dandy-lion': '#FACC51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FACC51] text-[#FACC51]

SCSS

$dandy-lion: #FACC51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FACC51?

#FACC51 is Dandy Lion, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FACC51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dandy Lion?

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

What colors pair well with Dandy Lion?

Dandy Lion 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 Dandy Lion?

You can download Dandy Lion 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 Dandy Lion?

The hex code is #FACC51. In RGB it's 250, 204, 81, and in HSL it's 44°, 94%, 65%.

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