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Golden Flame

#FFB41C

RGB 255, 180, 28 · HSL 40°, 100%, 55% · CMYK 0, 29, 89, 0

Golden Flame is #FFB41C in HEX — rgb(255, 180, 28), hsl(40°, 100%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 89%, 0%).

Golden Flame pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 55%. 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#FFB41C

RGB255, 180, 28

HSL40°, 100%, 55%

HSV40°, 89%, 100%

CMYK0, 29, 89, 0

Decimal16757788

CSS RGBrgb(255, 180, 28)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Golden Flame 3002-1A

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Whisper 955

ΔE 2.5 · #FFB10D

Behr

Soft Boiled P270-6

ΔE 3.2 · #FFAF1E

Benjamin Moore

Bumble 2020-10

ΔE 3.5 · #FFB101

Vista Paint

Frenzy C-948

ΔE 3.6 · #FFB100

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 3.9 · #F8AC1D

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 4 · #FDAD00

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 4 · #F4A900

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Summer DEA118

ΔE 4.7 · #F9B500

Dulux

Marigold Field SB7B6

ΔE 5.1 · #FDAF29

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 6.6 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 7.2 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.3 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 13.9 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#FFB41C

#1A66FF

Analogous

#FF401A

#FFB41C

#D9FF1A

Triadic

#FFB41C

#1AFFB3

#B31AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFB41C

#1AD9FF

#401AFF

Tetradic

#FFB41C

#1AFF40

#1A66FF

#FF1AD9

Monochromatic

#805500

#CC8800

#FFB41C

#FFCC66

#FFE5B3

Rectangle

#FFB41C

#66FF1A

#1A66FF

#B31AFF

Compound

#FFB41C

#D9FF1A

#1A66FF

#401AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC247

#F5CE80

#F3E0BB

Darker

#E09600

#9A6700

#5A3C00

Saturation

#AF986A

#FFB31A

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB41C

#E2CC10

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB41C

#C3C34B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB41C

#FFA9B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Flame 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

#FFB430

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB41C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB954

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.

#1857D7

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: #FFB41C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB41C;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-flame: #FFB41C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-flame': '#FFB41C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB41C] text-[#FFB41C]

SCSS

$golden-flame: #FFB41C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB41C?

#FFB41C is Golden Flame, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB41C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Flame?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Flame?

Golden Flame 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 Golden Flame?

You can download Golden Flame 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 Golden Flame?

The hex code is #FFB41C. In RGB it's 255, 180, 28, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 55%.

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