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Spirited Yellow

#FEDF6D

RGB 254, 223, 109 · HSL 47°, 99%, 71% · CMYK 0, 12, 57, 0

Spirited Yellow is #FEDF6D in HEX — rgb(254, 223, 109), hsl(47°, 99%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 57%, 0%).

Spirited Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 99%, 71%. 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#FEDF6D

RGB254, 223, 109

HSL47°, 99%, 71%

HSV47°, 57%, 100%

CMYK0, 12, 57, 0

Decimal16703341

CSS RGBrgb(254, 223, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 99%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spirited Yellow P290-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Country Sun K-474

ΔE 1.9 · #FFE372

Benjamin Moore

Amarillo 320

ΔE 2.4 · #FEDB67

Valspar

Golden Haze 3006-1C

ΔE 2.5 · #F8D866

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Nectar DE5347

ΔE 3 · #FFDA68

PPG

Mariposa 17-17

ΔE 3.6 · #FCD766

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 3.7 · #F4D96C

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 3.7 · #F2D964

Dulux

Sunbound S16H5

ΔE 4.4 · #F9D464

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 4.8 · #FDE164

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 5.8 · #FED95D

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 8.5 · #FBD473

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 9.6 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 12.1 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.3 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 13.3 · #EABE5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#FEDF6D

#6C8CFE

Analogous

#FE956C

#FEDF6D

#D5FE6C

Triadic

#FEDF6D

#6CFEDF

#DF6CFE

Split-Complementary

#FEDF6D

#6CD5FE

#956CFE

Tetradic

#FEDF6D

#6CFE95

#6C8CFE

#FE6CD5

Monochromatic

#D0A301

#FECE20

#FEDF6D

#FFEFB8

#FFF9E6

Rectangle

#FEDF6D

#8CFE6C

#6C8CFE

#DF6CFE

Compound

#FEDF6D

#D5FE6C

#6C8CFE

#956CFE

Variations

Lighter

#FEE589

#F8E8AD

#F7EFD3

Darker

#FFCF23

#C79C00

#745B00

Saturation

#CBC19F

#FEDF6C

#FFDF6B

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

15.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEDF6D

#F8E36E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEDF6D

#E5E584

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEDF6D

#FFD3DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spirited 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

#FED46D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEDF6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBD991

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.

#496CEB

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: #FEDF6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEDF6D;

CSS Variable

--color-spirited-yellow: #FEDF6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spirited-yellow': '#FEDF6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEDF6D] text-[#FEDF6D]

SCSS

$spirited-yellow: #FEDF6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEDF6D?

#FEDF6D is Spirited Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEDF6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spirited Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Spirited Yellow?

Spirited 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 Spirited Yellow?

You can download Spirited 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 Spirited Yellow?

The hex code is #FEDF6D. In RGB it's 254, 223, 109, and in HSL it's 47°, 99%, 71%.

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