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Polka Dot Skirt

#FDE2A0

RGB 253, 226, 160 · HSL 43°, 96%, 81% · CMYK 0, 11, 37, 1

Polka Dot Skirt is #FDE2A0 in HEX — rgb(253, 226, 160), hsl(43°, 96%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 37%, 1%).

Polka Dot Skirt pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 96%, 81%. 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#FDE2A0

RGB253, 226, 160

HSL43°, 96%, 81%

HSV43°, 37%, 99%

CMYK0, 11, 37, 1

Decimal16638624

CSS RGBrgb(253, 226, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 96%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Primrose Path C-937

ΔE 0.4 · #FEE2A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Primrose Path 938

ΔE 0.6 · #FFE3A1

Valspar

Peach Tickle 3002-2B

ΔE 0.6 · #FFE3A1

Benjamin Moore

Golden 297 · CC-214

ΔE 1 · #FBE2A1

Dunn-Edwards

Durango Dust DE5380

ΔE 1.2 · #FBE3A1

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 1.3 · #F9DF9C

Behr

Sunflower Seed P270-3

ΔE 1.7 · #FFE5A0

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 1.8 · #FAE39F

Sherwin-Williams

La Luna Amarilla SW9016

ΔE 2 · #FDDFA0

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 2.8 · #F7E29D

Dulux

Sundaze S16G3

ΔE 3 · #FADE97

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 3.5 · #FCDFA4

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3.6 · #F7D99B

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 4.8 · #FAD992

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 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

#FDE2A0

#A0BAFD

Analogous

#FDB4A0

#FDE2A0

#E9FDA0

Triadic

#FDE2A0

#A0FDE3

#E3A0FD

Split-Complementary

#FDE2A0

#A0E9FD

#B4A0FD

Tetradic

#FDE2A0

#A0FDB4

#A0BAFD

#FDA0E9

Monochromatic

#FAB60A

#FCCC55

#FDE2A0

#FEF8E6

Rectangle

#FDE2A0

#BAFDA0

#A0BAFD

#E3A0FD

Compound

#FDE2A0

#E9FDA0

#A0BAFD

#B4A0FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE8B3

#FAECCA

#F9F3E3

Darker

#FFCC4B

#E3A300

#845F00

Saturation

#DDD5C1

#FDE3A0

#FEE39F

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDE2A0

#F5E7A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDE2A0

#E7E7AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDE2A0

#FFDAE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Polka Dot Skirt 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

#FDD693

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDE2A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#EADBB7

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.

#7094EF

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FDE2A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDE2A0;

CSS Variable

--color-polka-dot-skirt: #FDE2A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polka-dot-skirt': '#FDE2A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDE2A0] text-[#FDE2A0]

SCSS

$polka-dot-skirt: #FDE2A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDE2A0?

#FDE2A0 is Polka Dot Skirt, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDE2A0 warm or cool?

Polka Dot Skirt reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Polka Dot Skirt?

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

What colors pair well with Polka Dot Skirt?

Polka Dot Skirt 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 Polka Dot Skirt?

You can download Polka Dot Skirt 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 Polka Dot Skirt?

The hex code is #FDE2A0. In RGB it's 253, 226, 160, and in HSL it's 43°, 96%, 81%.

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