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Marigold Yellow

#FBE870

RGB 251, 232, 112 · HSL 52°, 95%, 71% · CMYK 0, 8, 55, 2

Marigold Yellow is #FBE870 in HEX — rgb(251, 232, 112), hsl(52°, 95%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 55%, 2%).

Marigold Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 95%, 71%. 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#FBE870

RGB251, 232, 112

HSL52°, 95%, 71%

HSV52°, 55%, 98%

CMYK0, 8, 55, 2

Decimal16509040

CSS RGBrgb(251, 232, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 95%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bicycle Yellow 370A-3

ΔE 1.2 · #FDEA74

Dunn-Edwards

Dandelion DE5417

ΔE 1.4 · #FCE974

Benjamin Moore

Sunburst 2023-40

ΔE 3.3 · #FBE567

Vista Paint

Summer Yellow K-466

ΔE 3.4 · #FFEB7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 5.2 · #FDE164

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 5.6 · #F2D964

Valspar

Golden Mist 3007-1C

ΔE 5.9 · #FBDD64

PPG

Dilly Dally 1213-6

ΔE 6.3 · #F6DB5D

Dulux

Fandangle S18H5

ΔE 6.7 · #E4DA65

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.1 · #F4D96C

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 9.4 · #FED95D

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 10.2 · #E1CC4F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 10.3 · #E1DD73

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 16.3 · #FFD880

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 16.4 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 16.7 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#FBE870

#6F82FB

Analogous

#FBA26F

#FBE870

#C8FB6F

Triadic

#FBE870

#6FFBE9

#E96FFB

Split-Complementary

#FBE870

#6FC8FB

#A26FFB

Tetradic

#FBE870

#6FFBA2

#6F82FB

#FB6FC8

Monochromatic

#CCB105

#F9DD24

#FBE870

#FDF4B9

#FEFBE6

Rectangle

#FBE870

#82FB6F

#6F82FB

#E96FFB

Compound

#FBE870

#C8FB6F

#6F82FB

#A26FFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCED8C

#F6EDAF

#F6F2D4

Darker

#FFE123

#C7AD00

#746400

Saturation

#CAC5A0

#FBE96F

#FDEA6D

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE870

#FCE772

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE870

#EBEB88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE870

#FFDBE4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Marigold Yellow 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

#FCDB6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE870

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9E093

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.

#495FEB

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: #FBE870;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE870;

CSS Variable

--color-marigold-yellow: #FBE870;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marigold-yellow': '#FBE870' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE870] text-[#FBE870]

SCSS

$marigold-yellow: #FBE870;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE870?

#FBE870 is Marigold Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE870 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marigold Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Marigold Yellow?

Marigold Yellow 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 Marigold Yellow?

You can download Marigold Yellow 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 Marigold Yellow?

The hex code is #FBE870. In RGB it's 251, 232, 112, and in HSL it's 52°, 95%, 71%.

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