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Roasted Corn

#FEE78C

RGB 254, 231, 140 · HSL 48°, 98%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 45, 0

Roasted Corn is #FEE78C in HEX — rgb(254, 231, 140), hsl(48°, 98%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 45%, 0%).

Roasted Corn pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 98%, 77%. 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#FEE78C

RGB254, 231, 140

HSL48°, 98%, 77%

HSV48°, 45%, 100%

CMYK0, 9, 45, 0

Decimal16705420

CSS RGBrgb(254, 231, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 98%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Roasted Corn P290-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Quack Quack DE5346

ΔE 2.4 · #FFE989

Vista Paint

Sunlit Sand K-499

ΔE 2.7 · #FDE38D

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 353

ΔE 2.9 · #F7E586

Valspar

Tangy Lemon 3006-2A

ΔE 3.1 · #FEE284

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 3.5 · #FEE483

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 4.4 · #FFDF85

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 4.5 · #FFE481

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 4.7 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 5.5 · #F7E594

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 5.7 · #F8EB97

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 6.1 · #FADB89

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 8.4 · #F5D27B

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 9 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.6 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#FEE78C

#8BA2FE

Analogous

#FEAD8B

#FEE78C

#DBFE8B

Triadic

#FEE78C

#8BFEE7

#E78BFE

Split-Complementary

#FEE78C

#8BDBFE

#AD8BFE

Tetradic

#FEE78C

#8BFEAD

#8BA2FE

#FE8BDB

Monochromatic

#EDBE02

#FDD73F

#FEE78C

#FFF7D7

#FFFAE6

Rectangle

#FEE78C

#A2FE8B

#8BA2FE

#E78BFE

Compound

#FEE78C

#DBFE8B

#8BA2FE

#AD8BFE

Variations

Lighter

#FEECA2

#F9EDBE

#F9F3DC

Darker

#FFD83B

#D8AD00

#7E6500

Saturation

#D6CFB3

#FEE78B

#FEE78A

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEE78C

#FBE98D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEE78C

#EBEB9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEE78C

#FFDCE4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Roasted Corn 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

#FEDA84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEE78C

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBDFA8

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.

#607DED

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: #FEE78C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEE78C;

CSS Variable

--color-roasted-corn: #FEE78C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roasted-corn': '#FEE78C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEE78C] text-[#FEE78C]

SCSS

$roasted-corn: #FEE78C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEE78C?

#FEE78C is Roasted Corn, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEE78C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roasted Corn?

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

What colors pair well with Roasted Corn?

Roasted Corn 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 Roasted Corn?

You can download Roasted Corn 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 Roasted Corn?

The hex code is #FEE78C. In RGB it's 254, 231, 140, and in HSL it's 48°, 98%, 77%.

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