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Extreme Yellow

#FFB729

RGB 255, 183, 41 · HSL 40°, 100%, 58% · CMYK 0, 28, 84, 0

Extreme Yellow is #FFB729 in HEX — rgb(255, 183, 41), hsl(40°, 100%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 84%, 0%).

Extreme Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 58%. 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#FFB729

RGB255, 183, 41

HSL40°, 100%, 58%

HSV40°, 84%, 100%

CMYK0, 28, 84, 0

Decimal16758569

CSS RGBrgb(255, 183, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 2.5 · #FFB32A

Dulux

Sunrise Yellow SB7B4

ΔE 2.8 · #FFBA33

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 2.8 · #FFBC2E

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 3.2 · #F9B82B

Behr

Twenty Carat 310B-6

ΔE 3.4 · #FFB935

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 3.7 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 4.3 · #FFBA38

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 4.3 · #F8AC1D

Hallman-Lindsay

Mac N Cheese 954

ΔE 4.7 · #FFBF2B

Vista Paint

Golden Autumn K-520

ΔE 5.3 · #F0A90A

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 6 · #F4A900

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 6.8 · #FDAD00

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.2 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11.4 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 14.9 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#FFB729

#2970FF

Analogous

#FF4C29

#FFB729

#DBFF29

Triadic

#FFB729

#29FFB8

#B829FF

Split-Complementary

#FFB729

#29DBFF

#4C29FF

Tetradic

#FFB729

#29FF4D

#2970FF

#FF29DB

Monochromatic

#8F5F00

#DB9200

#FFB729

#FFD175

#FFEBC2

Rectangle

#FFB729

#70FF29

#2970FF

#B829FF

Compound

#FFB729

#DBFF29

#2970FF

#4C29FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC654

#F5D188

#F4E2BF

Darker

#ED9E00

#A36C00

#5F3F00

Saturation

#B49F74

#FFB829

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB729

#E3CD22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB729

#C6C650

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB729

#FFACB8

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

#FFB63A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB729

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBB5E

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.

#195CE2

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: #FFB729;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB729;

CSS Variable

--color-extreme-yellow: #FFB729;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'extreme-yellow': '#FFB729' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB729] text-[#FFB729]

SCSS

$extreme-yellow: #FFB729;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB729?

#FFB729 is Extreme Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB729 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 #FFB729. In RGB it's 255, 183, 41, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 58%.

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