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Giraffe

#FEFE33

RGB 254, 254, 51 · HSL 60°, 99%, 60% · CMYK 0, 0, 80, 0

Giraffe is #FEFE33 in HEX — rgb(254, 254, 51), hsl(60°, 99%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 80%, 0%).

Giraffe pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 99%, 60%. 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#FEFE33

RGB254, 254, 51

HSL60°, 99%, 60%

HSV60°, 80%, 100%

CMYK0, 0, 80, 0

Decimal16711219

CSS RGBrgb(254, 254, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 99%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 4.4 · #F8F32B

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 6.7 · #EDEB00

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 13.7 · #E9DD24

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 15.1 · #D3D713

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 15.5 · #FFE536

Behr

Citron 400B-4

ΔE 16.7 · #DFF652

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 19.4 · #FFDF38

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 19.8 · #FFE449

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 21.8 · #FFDE42

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 22.4 · #CCC921

Valspar

Sunny Jonquil 3010-1

ΔE 25 · #FFD639

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 26.6 · #B2C216

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 30.5 · #FFC700

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 36.7 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 38.1 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 45.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

#FEFE33

#3434FE

Analogous

#FE9934

#FEFE33

#99FE34

Triadic

#FEFE33

#34FEFE

#FE34FE

Split-Complementary

#FEFE33

#3499FE

#9934FE

Tetradic

#FEFE33

#34FE99

#3434FE

#FE3499

Monochromatic

#989801

#E4E401

#FEFE33

#FEFE80

#FFFFCC

Rectangle

#FEFE33

#34FE34

#3434FE

#FE34FE

Compound

#FEFE33

#99FE34

#3434FE

#9934FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEFE5D

#F5F58E

#F4F4C3

Darker

#F5F500

#A8A800

#626200

Saturation

#B7B77B

#FEFE34

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEFE33

#FFF43A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEFE33

#FEFE6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEFE33

#FFECF7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Giraffe 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

#FEEB41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEFE33

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBF066

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.

#1E1EE6

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: #FEFE33;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEFE33;

CSS Variable

--color-giraffe: #FEFE33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'giraffe': '#FEFE33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEFE33] text-[#FEFE33]

SCSS

$giraffe: #FEFE33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEFE33?

#FEFE33 is Giraffe, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEFE33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Giraffe?

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

What colors pair well with Giraffe?

Giraffe 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 Giraffe?

You can download Giraffe 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 Giraffe?

The hex code is #FEFE33. In RGB it's 254, 254, 51, and in HSL it's 60°, 99%, 60%.

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