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Kazakhstan Yellow

#FEC50C

RGB 254, 197, 12 · HSL 46°, 99%, 52% · CMYK 0, 22, 95, 0

Kazakhstan Yellow is #FEC50C in HEX — rgb(254, 197, 12), hsl(46°, 99%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 95%, 0%).

Kazakhstan Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 99%, 52%. 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#FEC50C

RGB254, 197, 12

HSL46°, 99%, 52%

HSV46°, 95%, 100%

CMYK0, 22, 95, 0

Decimal16696588

CSS RGBrgb(254, 197, 12)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 99%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2021-20

ΔE 1.2 · #FFC501

Behr

Citrus Splash S-G-370

ΔE 1.3 · #FEC300

Vista Paint

Inca Gold K-512

ΔE 1.7 · #FFC300

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 1.8 · #FFC700

Sherwin-Williams

Forsythia SW6907

ΔE 2.2 · #FFC801

Dulux

Fun In The Sun SB7A4

ΔE 2.3 · #FFC71E

Dunn-Edwards

Confident Yellow DEA117

ΔE 3.6 · #FFCC13

Hallman-Lindsay

Look At The Bright Side 858

ΔE 3.7 · #FFBF00

Valspar

Golden Delight 3005-1A

ΔE 5.1 · #FECA2A

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 7.5 · #FFC632

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 8.9 · #E5BE01

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 12.4 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 12.5 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 14.1 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 24.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 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

#FEC50C

#0B44FE

Analogous

#FE4C0B

#FEC50C

#BDFE0B

Triadic

#FEC50C

#0BFEC5

#C50BFE

Split-Complementary

#FEC50C

#0BBDFE

#4C0BFE

Tetradic

#FEC50C

#0BFE4C

#0B44FE

#FE0BBD

Monochromatic

#705601

#BC9001

#FEC50C

#FED758

#FFE9A4

Rectangle

#FEC50C

#44FE0B

#0B44FE

#C50BFE

Compound

#FEC50C

#BDFE0B

#0B44FE

#4C0BFE

Variations

Lighter

#FED13C

#F3D778

#F2E4B6

Darker

#D4A300

#927000

#554100

Saturation

#A99860

#FEC50B

#FEC60B

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEC50C

#EBD402

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEC50C

#D0D04E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEC50C

#FFB8C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Kazakhstan Yellow 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

#FEC024

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEC50C

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBC548

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.

#1741CB

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: #FEC50C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEC50C;

CSS Variable

--color-kazakhstan-yellow: #FEC50C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kazakhstan-yellow': '#FEC50C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEC50C] text-[#FEC50C]

SCSS

$kazakhstan-yellow: #FEC50C;

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#FFBF00 · ΔE 3.7

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#FFBD00 · ΔE 4.8

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#FFCE0B · ΔE 5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEC50C?

#FEC50C is Kazakhstan Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEC50C warm or cool?

Kazakhstan Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kazakhstan Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Kazakhstan Yellow?

Kazakhstan Yellow 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 Kazakhstan Yellow?

You can download Kazakhstan Yellow 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 Kazakhstan Yellow?

The hex code is #FEC50C. In RGB it's 254, 197, 12, and in HSL it's 46°, 99%, 52%.

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