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Swedish Yellow

#FCE081

RGB 252, 224, 129 · HSL 46°, 95%, 75% · CMYK 0, 11, 49, 1

Swedish Yellow is #FCE081 in HEX — rgb(252, 224, 129), hsl(46°, 95%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 49%, 1%).

Swedish Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 95%, 75%. 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#FCE081

RGB252, 224, 129

HSL46°, 95%, 75%

HSV46°, 49%, 99%

CMYK0, 11, 49, 1

Decimal16572545

CSS RGBrgb(252, 224, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 95%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tangy Lemon 3006-2A

ΔE 0.9 · #FEE284

Benjamin Moore

Dalila 319

ΔE 1 · #FFE282

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 1.7 · #FEE483

Behr

Cheerful Hue 330B-4

ΔE 1.9 · #FEE487

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 2.2 · #FFE481

Vista Paint

Lemon Drizzle C-833

ΔE 2.5 · #FDE583

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 2.7 · #FFDF85

PPG

Firelight 1211-5

ΔE 2.8 · #F9D97B

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 3.1 · #FAD97A

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pineapple DE5389

ΔE 3.2 · #FFE07B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 5.7 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 6.1 · #F5D27B

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 6.3 · #FADB89

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 8.4 · #F0D181

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.6 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#FCE081

#839FFC

Analogous

#FCA383

#FCE081

#DCFC83

Triadic

#FCE081

#83FCE0

#E083FC

Split-Complementary

#FCE081

#83DCFC

#A383FC

Tetradic

#FCE081

#83FCA3

#839FFC

#FC83DC

Monochromatic

#E0AD06

#FACD38

#FCE081

#FEF2CD

#FEF9E6

Rectangle

#FCE081

#9FFC83

#839FFC

#E083FC

Compound

#FCE081

#DCFC83

#839FFC

#A383FC

Variations

Lighter

#FCE69C

#F8E9BA

#F8F1DA

Darker

#FFCF33

#D2A100

#7A5E00

Saturation

#D1C9AD

#FCE083

#FDE081

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCE081

#F6E482

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCE081

#E5E592

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCE081

#FFD5DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Swedish 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

#FCD57C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCE081

Daylight 5500K

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

#EADAA0

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.

#597BED

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: #FCE081;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCE081;

CSS Variable

--color-swedish-yellow: #FCE081;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swedish-yellow': '#FCE081' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCE081] text-[#FCE081]

SCSS

$swedish-yellow: #FCE081;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCE081?

#FCE081 is Swedish Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCE081 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swedish Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Swedish Yellow?

Swedish 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 Swedish Yellow?

You can download Swedish 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 Swedish Yellow?

The hex code is #FCE081. In RGB it's 252, 224, 129, and in HSL it's 46°, 95%, 75%.

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