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Lively Yellow

#FEECA2

RGB 254, 236, 162 · HSL 48°, 98%, 82% · CMYK 0, 7, 36, 0

Lively Yellow is #FEECA2 in HEX — rgb(254, 236, 162), hsl(48°, 98%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 36%, 0%).

Lively Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 98%, 82%. 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#FEECA2

RGB254, 236, 162

HSL48°, 98%, 82%

HSV48°, 36%, 100%

CMYK0, 7, 36, 0

Decimal16706722

CSS RGBrgb(254, 236, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 98%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lively Yellow 330A-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Little 318

ΔE 0.6 · #FFECA3

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Chick DE5311

ΔE 0.6 · #FFEDA2

Valspar

Lemon Twist 3006-2B

ΔE 1.5 · #FDE9A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Butter Tart 855

ΔE 1.9 · #FFE99E

Vista Paint

Lemon Zest C-839

ΔE 2.2 · #FFF1A6

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 2.6 · #FCE79A

Dulux

Old Yella S17H3

ΔE 3.2 · #FEEA9A

IKEA

IKEA073 73

ΔE 3.3 · #FAEE9F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 4 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 4.3 · #FAE39F

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 4.4 · #F7E594

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 4.7 · #F1E99B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.4 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 20.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#FEECA2

#A4B6FE

Analogous

#FEBFA4

#FEECA2

#E3FEA4

Triadic

#FEECA2

#A4FEEC

#ECA4FE

Split-Complementary

#FEECA2

#A4E3FE

#BFA4FE

Tetradic

#FEECA2

#A4FEBF

#A4B6FE

#FEA4E3

Monochromatic

#FDCD0D

#FDDC58

#FEECA2

#FFFAE6

Rectangle

#FEECA2

#B6FEA4

#A4B6FE

#ECA4FE

Compound

#FEECA2

#E3FEA4

#A4B6FE

#BFA4FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEF0B6

#FAF1CD

#FAF6E4

Darker

#FFDC50

#E6B800

#866B00

Saturation

#DFD9C4

#FEECA4

#FFECA4

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEECA2

#FCEDA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEECA2

#EFEFAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEECA2

#FFE3EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lively 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

#FEDE95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEECA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBE3B9

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.

#748DF0

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FEECA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEECA2;

CSS Variable

--color-lively-yellow: #FEECA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lively-yellow': '#FEECA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEECA2] text-[#FEECA2]

SCSS

$lively-yellow: #FEECA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEECA2?

#FEECA2 is Lively Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEECA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lively Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Lively Yellow?

Lively 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 Lively Yellow?

You can download Lively 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 Lively Yellow?

The hex code is #FEECA2. In RGB it's 254, 236, 162, and in HSL it's 48°, 98%, 82%.

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