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Sunflower Valley

#FDBD27

RGB 253, 189, 39 · HSL 42°, 98%, 57% · CMYK 0, 25, 85, 1

Sunflower Valley is #FDBD27 in HEX — rgb(253, 189, 39), hsl(42°, 98%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 85%, 1%).

Sunflower Valley pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 98%, 57%. 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#FDBD27

RGB253, 189, 39

HSL42°, 98%, 57%

HSV42°, 85%, 99%

CMYK0, 25, 85, 1

Decimal16629031

CSS RGBrgb(253, 189, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 98%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Mac N Cheese 954

ΔE 0.8 · #FFBF2B

Dulux

Golden Banner S15H9

ΔE 1.5 · #FCBF2A

Vista Paint

Mac N Cheese C-953

ΔE 2 · #FFBE21

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 2.4 · #FFBC2E

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Honey DE5314

ΔE 2.8 · #FFBD31

Behr

Bling Bling P280-6

ΔE 3.8 · #F4BA2A

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 4.4 · #FFC632

Benjamin Moore

Sunflower 2019-30

ΔE 4.9 · #FFC31C

Sherwin-Williams

Goldfinch SW6905

ΔE 5.8 · #FDB702

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 6.2 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 6.9 · #FFCA2C

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 8.6 · #F4A900

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 8.7 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 9.4 · #FDAD00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#FDBD27

#2666FD

Analogous

#FD5126

#FDBD27

#D2FD26

Triadic

#FDBD27

#26FDBC

#BC26FD

Split-Complementary

#FDBD27

#26D2FD

#5126FD

Tetradic

#FDBD27

#26FD51

#2666FD

#FD26D2

Monochromatic

#886001

#D49502

#FDBD27

#FED472

#FEEBBD

Rectangle

#FDBD27

#66FD26

#2666FD

#BC26FD

Compound

#FDBD27

#D2FD26

#2666FD

#5126FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDCA51

#F4D386

#F3E3BE

Darker

#E9A300

#A07000

#5D4100

Saturation

#B29E71

#FDBC26

#FEBD25

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDBD27

#E5CF22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDBD27

#CACA52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDBD27

#FFB1BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sunflower Valley 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

#FDBA38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDBD27

Daylight 5500K

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

#EABF5D

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.

#1954DE

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: #FDBD27;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDBD27;

CSS Variable

--color-sunflower-valley: #FDBD27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunflower-valley': '#FDBD27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDBD27] text-[#FDBD27]

SCSS

$sunflower-valley: #FDBD27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDBD27?

#FDBD27 is Sunflower Valley, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDBD27 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunflower Valley?

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

What colors pair well with Sunflower Valley?

Sunflower Valley 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 Sunflower Valley?

You can download Sunflower Valley 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 Sunflower Valley?

The hex code is #FDBD27. In RGB it's 253, 189, 39, and in HSL it's 42°, 98%, 57%.

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