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Mardi Gras Gold

#FFAF00

RGB 255, 175, 0 · HSL 41°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 31, 100, 0

Mardi Gras Gold is #FFAF00 in HEX — rgb(255, 175, 0), hsl(41°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 100%, 0%).

Mardi Gras Gold 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#FFAF00

RGB255, 175, 0

HSL41°, 100%, 50%

HSV41°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 31, 100, 0

Decimal16756480

CSS RGBrgb(255, 175, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Frenzy949

ΔE 0.6 · #FFB000

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Benjamin Moore

Mardi2019-10

ΔE 0.6 · #FFB001

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Kobra

Yellow08

ΔE 0.9 · #FDAD00

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Vista Paint

FrenzyC-948

ΔE 1.2 · #FFB100

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Behr

Extreme YellowP260-7

ΔE 2.1 · #FFAE10

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Dunn-Edwards

Flash of OrangeDEA116

ΔE 3 · #FFAA00

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Valspar

Orange Glow3001-1A

ΔE 3.5 · #FFA900

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RAL

Melon Yellow1028

ΔE 3.9 · #F4A900

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Sherwin-Williams

GoldfinchSW6905

ΔE 5.3 · #FDB702

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Dulux

Marigold FieldSB7B6

ΔE 7.4 · #FDAF29

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PPG

Fall Gold1205-7

ΔE 10.6 · #FFBC35

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Colorhouse

Aspire .06Aspire-06

ΔE 11.1 · #FFBA38

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Dutch Boy

Lemon YellowD-6761

ΔE 14.3 · #FFC700

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Kilz

ExtrovertLH250

ΔE 17.7 · #FECA43

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IKEA

IKEA124124

ΔE 20.8 · #FFB953

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Farrow & Ball

Babouche223

ΔE 31.6 · #ECC363

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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

#FFAF00

#0051FF

Analogous

#FF2F00

#FFAF00

#D0FF00

Triadic

#FFAF00

#00FFAE

#AE00FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAF00

#00D0FF

#2F00FF

Tetradic

#FFAF00

#00FF2F

#0051FF

#FF00D0

Monochromatic

#664600

#B37A00

#FFAF00

#FFC64D

#FFDF99

Rectangle

#FFAF00

#51FF00

#0051FF

#AE00FF

Compound

#FFAF00

#D0FF00

#0051FF

#2F00FF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Mardi Gras Gold run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FFF5E0

Tint #FFE4A8

Tint #FFD270

Tint #FFC038

Base #FFAF00

Shade #CF8D00

Shade #9E6C00

Shade #6E4B00

Shade #3D2A00

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAF00

#DFC900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAF00

#C0C043

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAF00

#FFA4B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mardi Gras Gold 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

#FFB01B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAF00

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB53F

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: #FFAF00;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAF00;

CSS Variable

--color-mardi-gras-gold: #FFAF00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mardi-gras-gold': '#FFAF00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAF00] text-[#FFAF00]

SCSS

$mardi-gras-gold: #FFAF00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAF00?

#FFAF00 is Mardi Gras Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAF00 warm or cool?

Mardi Gras Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mardi Gras Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Mardi Gras Gold?

Mardi Gras Gold 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 Mardi Gras Gold?

You can download Mardi Gras Gold 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 Mardi Gras Gold?

The hex code is #FFAF00. In RGB it's 255, 175, 0, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 50%.

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