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Extreme Yellow

#FFAE10

RGB 255, 174, 16 · HSL 40°, 100%, 53% · CMYK 0, 32, 94, 0

Extreme Yellow is #FFAE10 in HEX — rgb(255, 174, 16), hsl(40°, 100%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 94%, 0%).

Extreme Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 53%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FFAE10

RGB255, 174, 16

HSL40°, 100%, 53%

HSV40°, 94%, 100%

CMYK0, 32, 94, 0

Decimal16756240

CSS RGBrgb(255, 174, 16)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Extreme Yellow P260-7

Exact match

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 1.5 · #FDAD00

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Whisper 955

ΔE 2 · #FFB10D

Benjamin Moore

Mardi 2019-10

ΔE 2.4 · #FFB001

Vista Paint

Florida Orange K-552

ΔE 2.5 · #FFAA00

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 2.5 · #FFAA00

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 2.9 · #FFA900

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 3.3 · #F4A900

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 4.2 · #F8AC1D

Dulux

Marigold Field SB7B6

ΔE 5.6 · #FDAF29

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 9.6 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.8 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 15.6 · #FFC700

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 17.2 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19.1 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#FFAE10

#0F5FFF

Analogous

#FF370F

#FFAE10

#D7FF0F

Triadic

#FFAE10

#0FFFAF

#AF0FFF

Split-Complementary

#FFAE10

#0FD7FF

#370FFF

Tetradic

#FFAE10

#0FFF37

#0F5FFF

#FF0FD7

Monochromatic

#754E00

#C28100

#FFAE10

#FFC95C

#FFE2A8

Rectangle

#FFAE10

#5FFF0F

#0F5FFF

#AF0FFF

Compound

#FFAE10

#D7FF0F

#0F5FFF

#370FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBF3F

#F4CB7A

#F2DFB8

Darker

#D89000

#956300

#563A00

Saturation

#AB9363

#FFAF0F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAE10

#DEC900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAE10

#BFBF45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAE10

#FFA3B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Extreme Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FFAF27

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAE10

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB44B

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.

#1754CF

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: #FFAE10;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAE10;

CSS Variable

--color-extreme-yellow: #FFAE10;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'extreme-yellow': '#FFAE10' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAE10] text-[#FFAE10]

SCSS

$extreme-yellow: #FFAE10;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAE10?

#FFAE10 is Extreme Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAE10 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Extreme Yellow?

Extreme Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Extreme Yellow?

Extreme Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Extreme Yellow?

You can download Extreme 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 Extreme Yellow?

The hex code is #FFAE10. In RGB it's 255, 174, 16, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 53%.

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