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Joyful

#FADB81

RGB 250, 219, 129 · HSL 45°, 92%, 74% · CMYK 0, 12, 48, 2

Joyful is #FADB81 in HEX — rgb(250, 219, 129), hsl(45°, 92%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 48%, 2%).

Joyful pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 92%, 74%. 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#FADB81

RGB250, 219, 129

HSL45°, 92%, 74%

HSV45°, 48%, 98%

CMYK0, 12, 48, 2

Decimal16440193

CSS RGBrgb(250, 219, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 92%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Joyful S15H4

Exact match

Behr

Lemon Pound Cake 320B-4

ΔE 1.3 · #FEDE85

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 1.5 · #FFDF85

Valspar

Almond Glaze 3005-3C

ΔE 1.9 · #FADB85

PPG

Firelight 1211-5

ΔE 2.2 · #F9D97B

Vista Paint

Go Go Glow C-827

ΔE 2.7 · #FDE189

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 2.8 · #FAD97A

Hallman-Lindsay

Go Go Glow 828

ΔE 3.1 · #FEE18B

Benjamin Moore

Dalila 319

ΔE 3.5 · #FFE282

Dunn-Edwards

Summertime DE5381

ΔE 3.5 · #F2D178

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 3.5 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 3.5 · #F5D27B

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 3.9 · #FADB89

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.7 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.6 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#FADB81

#809EFA

Analogous

#FA9E80

#FADB81

#DBFA80

Triadic

#FADB81

#80FADB

#DB80FA

Split-Complementary

#FADB81

#80DBFA

#9E80FA

Tetradic

#FADB81

#80FA9E

#809EFA

#FA80DB

Monochromatic

#D7A409

#F7C736

#FADB81

#FDF0C9

#FEF8E7

Rectangle

#FADB81

#9EFA80

#809EFA

#DB80FA

Compound

#FADB81

#DBFA80

#809EFA

#9E80FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBE299

#F6E7B8

#F7EFD9

Darker

#FBC932

#D09C00

#795B00

Saturation

#CFC6AA

#FADB80

#FCDD7D

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FADB81

#F2E082

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FADB81

#E1E191

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FADB81

#FED1D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Joyful 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

#FBD17C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FADB81

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D6A0

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.

#567BEA

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: #FADB81;

CSS — background

background-color: #FADB81;

CSS Variable

--color-joyful: #FADB81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'joyful': '#FADB81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FADB81] text-[#FADB81]

SCSS

$joyful: #FADB81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FADB81?

#FADB81 is Joyful, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FADB81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Joyful?

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

What colors pair well with Joyful?

Joyful 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 Joyful?

You can download Joyful 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 Joyful?

The hex code is #FADB81. In RGB it's 250, 219, 129, and in HSL it's 45°, 92%, 74%.

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