YELLOWS

Fresh Squeezed

#FFAD00

RGB 255, 173, 0 · HSL 41°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 32, 100, 0

Fresh Squeezed is #FFAD00 in HEX — rgb(255, 173, 0), hsl(41°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 100%, 0%).

Fresh Squeezed pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 50%. 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#FFAD00

RGB255, 173, 0

HSL41°, 100%, 50%

HSV41°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 32, 100, 0

Decimal16755968

CSS RGBrgb(255, 173, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 0.9 · #FDAD00

Benjamin Moore

Mardi 2019-10

ΔE 1.7 · #FFB001

Behr

Extreme Yellow P260-7

ΔE 1.7 · #FFAE10

Hallman-Lindsay

Frenzy 949

ΔE 1.8 · #FFB000

Vista Paint

Florida Orange K-552

ΔE 1.8 · #FFAA00

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 1.8 · #FFAA00

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 2.4 · #FFA900

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 4 · #F4A900

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 5.8 · #F8AC1D

Dulux

Bright Idea SB7B7

ΔE 7.1 · #FDAB26

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 11.1 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 11.4 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 15.4 · #FFC700

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 18.5 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 20.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FFAD00

#0051FF

Analogous

#FF2F00

#FFAD00

#D0FF00

Triadic

#FFAD00

#00FFAE

#AE00FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAD00

#00D0FF

#2F00FF

Tetradic

#FFAD00

#00FF2F

#0051FF

#FF00D0

Monochromatic

#664600

#B37A00

#FFAD00

#FFC64D

#FFDF99

Rectangle

#FFAD00

#51FF00

#0051FF

#AE00FF

Compound

#FFAD00

#D0FF00

#0051FF

#2F00FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBE33

#F4CA71

#F2DEB3

Darker

#CC8B00

#8C6000

#523800

Saturation

#A68E59

#FFAE00

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAD00

#DEC800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAD00

#BEBE42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAD00

#FFA2AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fresh Squeezed 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

#FFAE1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAD00

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB33F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#164DC3

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: #FFAD00;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAD00;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-squeezed: #FFAD00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-squeezed': '#FFAD00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAD00] text-[#FFAD00]

SCSS

$fresh-squeezed: #FFAD00;

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Golden Nugget

#FFB700 · ΔE 5.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAD00?

#FFAD00 is Fresh Squeezed, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAD00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Squeezed?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Squeezed?

Fresh Squeezed 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 Fresh Squeezed?

You can download Fresh Squeezed 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 Fresh Squeezed?

The hex code is #FFAD00. In RGB it's 255, 173, 0, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 50%.

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