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Bright Idea

#FDAB26

RGB 253, 171, 38 · HSL 37°, 98%, 57% · CMYK 0, 32, 85, 1

Bright Idea is #FDAB26 in HEX — rgb(253, 171, 38), hsl(37°, 98%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 85%, 1%).

Bright Idea pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 98%, 57%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FDAB26

RGB253, 171, 38

HSL37°, 98%, 57%

HSV37°, 85%, 99%

CMYK0, 32, 85, 1

Decimal16624422

CSS RGBrgb(253, 171, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 98%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bright Idea SB7B7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 3.3 · #F8AC1D

Behr

Soft Boiled P270-6

ΔE 3.5 · #FFAF1E

Vista Paint

Pieces of Eight C-961

ΔE 3.7 · #FFAD34

Hallman-Lindsay

I Love To Boogie 956

ΔE 3.8 · #FFA917

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 3.9 · #FFB32A

Valspar

Morning Sunrise 3011-2

ΔE 4.1 · #FFB234

RAL

Sun Yellow 1037

ΔE 4.4 · #F39F18

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 4.5 · #FFAF37

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 7 · #FDAD00

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 7.9 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 8.8 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 12 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 14.4 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 17.6 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#FDAB26

#2678FD

Analogous

#FD3F26

#FDAB26

#E4FD26

Triadic

#FDAB26

#26FDAA

#AA26FD

Split-Complementary

#FDAB26

#26E4FD

#3F26FD

Tetradic

#FDAB26

#26FD3F

#2678FD

#FD26E4

Monochromatic

#885501

#D48402

#FDAB26

#FEC872

#FEE5BD

Rectangle

#FDAB26

#78FD26

#2678FD

#AA26FD

Compound

#FDAB26

#E4FD26

#2678FD

#3F26FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDBB51

#F4CA86

#F3DFBE

Darker

#E98F00

#A06300

#5D3900

Saturation

#B29971

#FDAA26

#FEAB25

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDAB26

#DCC61D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDAB26

#BCBC4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDAB26

#FFA1AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bright Idea reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FDAD38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDAB26

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAB25C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#1964DE

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: #FDAB26;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDAB26;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-idea: #FDAB26;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-idea': '#FDAB26' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDAB26] text-[#FDAB26]

SCSS

$bright-idea: #FDAB26;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDAB26?

#FDAB26 is Bright Idea, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDAB26 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Idea?

Bright Idea works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Bright Idea?

Bright Idea pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bright Idea?

You can download Bright Idea 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 Bright Idea?

The hex code is #FDAB26. In RGB it's 253, 171, 38, and in HSL it's 37°, 98%, 57%.

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