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Chickadee

#FEC62F

RGB 254, 198, 47 · HSL 44°, 99%, 59% · CMYK 0, 22, 81, 0

Chickadee is #FEC62F in HEX — rgb(254, 198, 47), hsl(44°, 99%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 81%, 0%).

Chickadee pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 99%, 59%. 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#FEC62F

RGB254, 198, 47

HSL44°, 99%, 59%

HSV44°, 81%, 100%

CMYK0, 22, 81, 0

Decimal16696879

CSS RGBrgb(254, 198, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 99%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chickadee 350B-7

Exact match

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 0.9 · #FFC632

Dulux

Yellow Daisy Chain SB7B1

ΔE 1 · #FFC82F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Bubble 948

ΔE 1.8 · #FFC42A

Vista Paint

Goldfinch K-545

ΔE 1.9 · #FFC82B

Dunn-Edwards

Bumblebee DE5342

ΔE 2.1 · #FFC82A

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 2.7 · #FFCA2C

Valspar

Golden Delight 3005-1A

ΔE 3.2 · #FECA2A

Sherwin-Williams

Cheerful SW6903

ΔE 3.4 · #FFC723

Benjamin Moore

Sparkling 2020-30

ΔE 3.9 · #FFC41F

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 5.9 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 7.9 · #FAD140

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 9 · #F5D033

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.1 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#FEC62F

#2F66FE

Analogous

#FE5F2F

#FEC62F

#CEFE2F

Triadic

#FEC62F

#2FFEC7

#C72FFE

Split-Complementary

#FEC62F

#2FCEFE

#5F2FFE

Tetradic

#FEC62F

#2FFE5F

#2F66FE

#FE2FCE

Monochromatic

#936C01

#DFA401

#FEC62F

#FEDB7B

#FFF0C7

Rectangle

#FEC62F

#66FE2F

#2F66FE

#C72FFE

Compound

#FEC62F

#CEFE2F

#2F66FE

#5F2FFE

Variations

Lighter

#FED259

#F5D98B

#F4E6C1

Darker

#F1B100

#A57900

#604700

Saturation

#B6A577

#FEC72F

#FEC72E

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEC62F

#EBD42C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEC62F

#D1D158

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEC62F

#FFB9C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chickadee 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

#FEC13E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEC62F

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBC663

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.

#1A50E6

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: #FEC62F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEC62F;

CSS Variable

--color-chickadee: #FEC62F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chickadee': '#FEC62F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEC62F] text-[#FEC62F]

SCSS

$chickadee: #FEC62F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEC62F?

#FEC62F is Chickadee, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEC62F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chickadee?

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

What colors pair well with Chickadee?

Chickadee 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 Chickadee?

You can download Chickadee 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 Chickadee?

The hex code is #FEC62F. In RGB it's 254, 198, 47, and in HSL it's 44°, 99%, 59%.

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