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Sunspark

#FFBC2E

RGB 255, 188, 46 · HSL 41°, 100%, 59% · CMYK 0, 26, 82, 0

Sunspark is #FFBC2E in HEX — rgb(255, 188, 46), hsl(41°, 100%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 82%, 0%).

Sunspark pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 59%. 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#FFBC2E

RGB255, 188, 46

HSL41°, 100%, 59%

HSV41°, 82%, 100%

CMYK0, 26, 82, 0

Decimal16759854

CSS RGBrgb(255, 188, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Honey DE5314

ΔE 0.9 · #FFBD31

Dulux

Gold Rush S14H9

ΔE 1 · #FCBA2D

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 2.2 · #FFBC35

Hallman-Lindsay

Mac N Cheese 954

ΔE 2.3 · #FFBF2B

Behr

Twenty Carat 310B-6

ΔE 3.4 · #FFB935

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 3.9 · #FFBA38

Vista Paint

Warm Fuzzies C-829

ΔE 3.9 · #F2B626

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 5.1 · #FFB32A

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.8 · #F8AC1D

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 8.2 · #F4A900

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 8.7 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 8.8 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 9.2 · #FDAD00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 14.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#FFBC2E

#2E70FF

Analogous

#FF542E

#FFBC2E

#D9FF2E

Triadic

#FFBC2E

#2EFFBD

#BD2EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFBC2E

#2ED9FF

#542EFF

Tetradic

#FFBC2E

#2EFF54

#2E70FF

#FF2ED9

Monochromatic

#946500

#E09900

#FFBC2E

#FFD57A

#FFEDC7

Rectangle

#FFBC2E

#70FF2E

#2E70FF

#BD2EFF

Compound

#FFBC2E

#D9FF2E

#2E70FF

#542EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCA58

#F6D48B

#F4E4C1

Darker

#F1A400

#A57100

#604200

Saturation

#B6A277

#FFBD2E

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBC2E

#E6D029

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBC2E

#CACA54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBC2E

#FFB0BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sunspark 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

#FFBA3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBC2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBF62

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.

#1A5BE6

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: #FFBC2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBC2E;

CSS Variable

--color-sunspark: #FFBC2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunspark': '#FFBC2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBC2E] text-[#FFBC2E]

SCSS

$sunspark: #FFBC2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBC2E?

#FFBC2E is Sunspark, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBC2E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunspark?

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

What colors pair well with Sunspark?

Sunspark 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 Sunspark?

You can download Sunspark 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 Sunspark?

The hex code is #FFBC2E. In RGB it's 255, 188, 46, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 59%.

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