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Dodie Yellow

#FEF65B

RGB 254, 246, 91 · HSL 57°, 99%, 68% · CMYK 0, 3, 64, 0

Dodie Yellow is #FEF65B in HEX — rgb(254, 246, 91), hsl(57°, 99%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 64%, 0%).

Dodie Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 99%, 68%. 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#FEF65B

RGB254, 246, 91

HSL57°, 99%, 68%

HSV57°, 64%, 100%

CMYK0, 3, 64, 0

Decimal16709211

CSS RGBrgb(254, 246, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 99%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 9.3 · #EBE134

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 9.8 · #FFE449

Behr

Sun Shower 370B-5

ΔE 10.2 · #FDE458

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 10.2 · #E6D943

Benjamin Moore

Banana 2022-40

ΔE 11.9 · #FFE866

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 11.9 · #FFE536

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 13 · #FFDE42

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 13.8 · #F8F32B

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 14.4 · #D4CF3E

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 16.3 · #CCC921

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 17.5 · #EDEB00

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 18.4 · #FED95D

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 21.5 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 24 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 25.1 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#FEF65B

#5D65FE

Analogous

#FEA55D

#FEF65B

#B5FE5D

Triadic

#FEF65B

#5DFEF6

#F65DFE

Split-Complementary

#FEF65B

#5DB5FE

#A55DFE

Tetradic

#FEF65B

#5DFEA5

#5D65FE

#FE5DB5

Monochromatic

#C1B701

#FEF210

#FEF65B

#FFFAA9

#FFFEE6

Rectangle

#FEF65B

#65FE5D

#5D65FE

#F65DFE

Compound

#FEF65B

#B5FE5D

#5D65FE

#A55DFE

Variations

Lighter

#FEF87D

#F7F3A5

#F6F4CF

Darker

#FFF316

#BFB500

#6F6900

Saturation

#C6C395

#FEF65D

#FFF65C

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEF65B

#FFF05E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEF65B

#F7F77F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEF65B

#FFE6F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dodie 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

#FEE55F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEF65B

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBEA84

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#3D46E9

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: #FEF65B;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEF65B;

CSS Variable

--color-dodie-yellow: #FEF65B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dodie-yellow': '#FEF65B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEF65B] text-[#FEF65B]

SCSS

$dodie-yellow: #FEF65B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEF65B?

#FEF65B is Dodie Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEF65B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dodie Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Dodie Yellow?

Dodie 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 Dodie Yellow?

You can download Dodie 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 Dodie Yellow?

The hex code is #FEF65B. In RGB it's 254, 246, 91, and in HSL it's 57°, 99%, 68%.

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