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Kernel of Truth

#FFB210

RGB 255, 178, 16 · HSL 41°, 100%, 53% · CMYK 0, 30, 94, 0

Kernel of Truth is #FFB210 in HEX — rgb(255, 178, 16), hsl(41°, 100%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 94%, 0%).

Kernel of Truth pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 53%. 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#FFB210

RGB255, 178, 16

HSL41°, 100%, 53%

HSV41°, 94%, 100%

CMYK0, 30, 94, 0

Decimal16757264

CSS RGBrgb(255, 178, 16)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Whisper 955

ΔE 0.6 · #FFB10D

Benjamin Moore

Bumble 2020-10

ΔE 1.6 · #FFB101

Vista Paint

Lemon Whisper C-954

ΔE 1.7 · #FFB100

Valspar

Golden Flame 3002-1A

ΔE 2 · #FFB41C

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 2.3 · #FDAD00

Behr

Extreme Yellow P260-7

ΔE 2.4 · #FFAE10

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 3.5 · #F4A900

Sherwin-Williams

Goldfinch SW6905

ΔE 4.3 · #FDB702

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 4.5 · #FFAA00

Dulux

Marigold Field SB7B6

ΔE 6.3 · #FDAF29

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 8.6 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.2 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 13.2 · #FFC700

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 15.6 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19.3 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 29.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#FFB210

#0F5BFF

Analogous

#FF3B0F

#FFB210

#D3FF0F

Triadic

#FFB210

#0FFFB3

#B30FFF

Split-Complementary

#FFB210

#0FD3FF

#3B0FFF

Tetradic

#FFB210

#0FFF3B

#0F5BFF

#FF0FD3

Monochromatic

#755000

#C28400

#FFB210

#FFCB5C

#FFE4A8

Rectangle

#FFB210

#5BFF0F

#0F5BFF

#B30FFF

Compound

#FFB210

#D3FF0F

#0F5BFF

#3B0FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC23F

#F4CE7A

#F2E0B8

Darker

#D89400

#956600

#563B00

Saturation

#AB9463

#FFB30F

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB210

#E1CB00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB210

#C2C247

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB210

#FFA7B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Kernel of Truth 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

#FFB227

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB210

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB74B

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.

#1751CF

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: #FFB210;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB210;

CSS Variable

--color-kernel-of-truth: #FFB210;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kernel-of-truth': '#FFB210' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB210] text-[#FFB210]

SCSS

$kernel-of-truth: #FFB210;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB210?

#FFB210 is Kernel of Truth, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB210 warm or cool?

Kernel of Truth reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kernel of Truth?

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

What colors pair well with Kernel of Truth?

Kernel of Truth 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 Kernel of Truth?

You can download Kernel of Truth 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 Kernel of Truth?

The hex code is #FFB210. In RGB it's 255, 178, 16, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 53%.

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