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Sun's Glory

#FDE164

RGB 253, 225, 100 · HSL 49°, 97%, 69% · CMYK 0, 11, 60, 1

Sun's Glory is #FDE164 in HEX — rgb(253, 225, 100), hsl(49°, 97%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 60%, 1%).

Sun's Glory pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 97%, 69%. 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#FDE164

RGB253, 225, 100

HSL49°, 97%, 69%

HSV49°, 60%, 99%

CMYK0, 11, 60, 1

Decimal16638308

CSS RGBrgb(253, 225, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 97%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sunbeam 328

ΔE 0.8 · #FCDF62

Vista Paint

Sun's Glory C-840

ΔE 1.1 · #FCE266

Valspar

Golden Mist 3007-1C

ΔE 2.2 · #FBDD64

PPG

Dilly Dally 1213-6

ΔE 2.3 · #F6DB5D

Dulux

Primrose Path S17H5

ΔE 2.8 · #FFDD62

Behr

June Day 370B-4

ΔE 3.1 · #FDE769

Dunn-Edwards

Fuzzy Duckling DE5396

ΔE 4.5 · #FFEA70

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 4.6 · #FED95D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 4.7 · #F2D964

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 6.9 · #FFD754

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.5 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 8.3 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 16.5 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 16.9 · #FFD880

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

#FDE164

#637FFD

Analogous

#FD9463

#FDE164

#CCFD63

Triadic

#FDE164

#63FDE1

#E163FD

Split-Complementary

#FDE164

#63CCFD

#9463FD

Tetradic

#FDE164

#63FD94

#637FFD

#FD63CC

Monochromatic

#C4A103

#FBD218

#FDE164

#FEEFAF

#FFFAE6

Rectangle

#FDE164

#7FFD63

#637FFD

#E163FD

Compound

#FDE164

#CCFD63

#637FFD

#9463FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE782

#F7E8A8

#F6EFD1

Darker

#FFD51B

#C29E00

#715C00

Saturation

#C7BF99

#FDE163

#FEE162

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

16.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDE164

#F9E465

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDE164

#E6E67E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDE164

#FFD4DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sun's Glory 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

#FDD566

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDE164

Daylight 5500K

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

#EADA8A

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.

#4160EA

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: #FDE164;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDE164;

CSS Variable

--color-sun's-glory: #FDE164;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun's-glory': '#FDE164' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDE164] text-[#FDE164]

SCSS

$sun's-glory: #FDE164;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDE164?

#FDE164 is Sun's Glory, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDE164 warm or cool?

Sun's Glory reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sun's Glory?

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

What colors pair well with Sun's Glory?

Sun's Glory 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 Sun's Glory?

You can download Sun's Glory 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 Sun's Glory?

The hex code is #FDE164. In RGB it's 253, 225, 100, and in HSL it's 49°, 97%, 69%.

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