YELLOWS

Yellow Duckling

#FED98E

RGB 254, 217, 142 · HSL 40°, 98%, 78% · CMYK 0, 15, 44, 0

Yellow Duckling is #FED98E in HEX — rgb(254, 217, 142), hsl(40°, 98%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 44%, 0%).

Yellow Duckling pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 98%, 78%. 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#FED98E

RGB254, 217, 142

HSL40°, 98%, 78%

HSV40°, 44%, 100%

CMYK0, 15, 44, 0

Decimal16701838

CSS RGBrgb(254, 217, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 98%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Yellow Duckling LE150-01

Exact match

Vista Paint

Dreamsicle K-555

ΔE 0.7 · #FFD98D

Valspar

Butterscotch Cream 2008-2A

ΔE 1.4 · #FFD78C

Hallman-Lindsay

Big Bus Yellow 939

ΔE 2 · #FFDA8B

Benjamin Moore

Crowne 312

ΔE 2.2 · #FCDC91

Sherwin-Williams

Midday SW6695

ΔE 2.5 · #F7D78A

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 2.9 · #F7D68F

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 2.9 · #FDD792

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 3.8 · #F2CF86

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 4 · #FADB89

Dulux

Cheesy Grin S14H3

ΔE 4.2 · #FADE95

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 4.8 · #F0D181

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 5 · #FFE29B

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 5.7 · #F0D18E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 19.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#FED98E

#90B5FE

Analogous

#FEA290

#FED98E

#ECFE90

Triadic

#FED98E

#90FED9

#D990FE

Split-Complementary

#FED98E

#90ECFE

#A290FE

Tetradic

#FED98E

#90FEA2

#90B5FE

#FE90EC

Monochromatic

#F2A202

#FDBF44

#FED98E

#FFF3DC

#FFF6E6

Rectangle

#FED98E

#B5FE90

#90B5FE

#D990FE

Compound

#FED98E

#ECFE90

#90B5FE

#A290FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEE1A6

#F9E7C1

#F9F0DE

Darker

#FFBF3F

#DB9200

#7F5500

Saturation

#D7CCB6

#FED990

#FED98F

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FED98E

#F2E28E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FED98E

#E0E09B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FED98E

#FFD0D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Duckling 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

#FECF86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FED98E

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBD4AA

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.

#6492EE

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: #FED98E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FED98E;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-duckling: #FED98E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-duckling': '#FED98E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FED98E] text-[#FED98E]

SCSS

$yellow-duckling: #FED98E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FED98E?

#FED98E is Yellow Duckling, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FED98E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Duckling?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Duckling?

Yellow Duckling 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 Yellow Duckling?

You can download Yellow Duckling 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 Yellow Duckling?

The hex code is #FED98E. In RGB it's 254, 217, 142, and in HSL it's 40°, 98%, 78%.

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