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Pale Daffodil

#FDE599

RGB 253, 229, 153 · HSL 46°, 96%, 80% · CMYK 0, 9, 40, 1

Pale Daffodil is #FDE599 in HEX — rgb(253, 229, 153), hsl(46°, 96%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 40%, 1%).

Pale Daffodil pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 96%, 80%. 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#FDE599

RGB253, 229, 153

HSL46°, 96%, 80%

HSV46°, 40%, 99%

CMYK0, 9, 40, 1

Decimal16639385

CSS RGBrgb(253, 229, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 96%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Daffodil S16H3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Butter Tart C-854

ΔE 0.8 · #FFE79A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Spot 946

ΔE 1.3 · #FFE597

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 1.4 · #FCE79A

Valspar

Like Butter 3005-2A

ΔE 1.5 · #FEE59C

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2019-50

ΔE 2.3 · #FFE9A0

Behr

Polka Dot Skirt P280-3

ΔE 2.5 · #FDE594

Dunn-Edwards

Egg Nog DE5422

ΔE 2.6 · #FDEA9F

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 3.3 · #FEDF94

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3.9 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 4 · #FAE39F

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 4.7 · #F9DF9C

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 5.4 · #FAD992

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.5 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#FDE599

#9BB2FD

Analogous

#FDB59B

#FDE599

#E3FD9B

Triadic

#FDE599

#9BFDE6

#E69BFD

Split-Complementary

#FDE599

#9BE3FD

#B59BFD

Tetradic

#FDE599

#9BFDB5

#9BB2FD

#FD9BE3

Monochromatic

#FAC105

#FBD350

#FDE599

#FEF9E6

Rectangle

#FDE599

#B2FD9B

#9BB2FD

#E69BFD

Compound

#FDE599

#E3FD9B

#9BB2FD

#B59BFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDEBAF

#F9EEC7

#F9F4E1

Darker

#FFD447

#E0AC00

#836400

Saturation

#DBD4BD

#FDE69B

#FEE79A

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDE599

#F8E89A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDE599

#E9E9A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDE599

#FFDCE3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Daffodil 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

#FDD88E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDE599

Daylight 5500K

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

#EADDB2

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.

#6C8BEF

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 · 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 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: #FDE599;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDE599;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-daffodil: #FDE599;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-daffodil': '#FDE599' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDE599] text-[#FDE599]

SCSS

$pale-daffodil: #FDE599;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDE599?

#FDE599 is Pale Daffodil, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDE599 warm or cool?

Pale Daffodil reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pale Daffodil?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Daffodil?

Pale Daffodil 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 Pale Daffodil?

You can download Pale Daffodil 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 Pale Daffodil?

The hex code is #FDE599. In RGB it's 253, 229, 153, and in HSL it's 46°, 96%, 80%.

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