YELLOWS

Yellow Flash

#FFBD00

RGB 255, 189, 0 · HSL 44°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 26, 100, 0

Yellow Flash is #FFBD00 in HEX — rgb(255, 189, 0), hsl(44°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 100%, 0%).

Yellow Flash pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 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#FFBD00

RGB255, 189, 0

HSL44°, 100%, 50%

HSV44°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 26, 100, 0

Decimal16760064

CSS RGBrgb(255, 189, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Look at the Bright SideC-857

Exact match

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Center Stage360B-7

ΔE 0.5 · #FEBD00

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ΔE 0.6 · #FFBE01

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Hallman-Lindsay

Look At The Bright Side858

ΔE 1.2 · #FFBF00

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Gold Abundance3003-1A

ΔE 1.6 · #FFBB08

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GoldfinchSW6905

ΔE 3.2 · #FDB702

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Yellow SummerDEA118

ΔE 3.7 · #F9B500

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ΔE 5.8 · #FFC71E

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ΔE 13.9 · #FECA43

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#FFBD00

#0044FF

Analogous

#FF3C00

#FFBD00

#C3FF00

Triadic

#FFBD00

#00FFBB

#BB00FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBD00

#00C3FF

#3C00FF

Tetradic

#FFBD00

#00FF3C

#0044FF

#FF00C3

Monochromatic

#664B00

#B38300

#FFBD00

#FFCF4D

#FFE499

Rectangle

#FFBD00

#44FF00

#0044FF

#BB00FF

Compound

#FFBD00

#C3FF00

#0044FF

#3C00FF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Yellow Flash 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 #FFF7E0

Tint #FFE8A8

Tint #FFD970

Tint #FFCA38

Base #FFBD00

Shade #CF9700

Shade #9E7400

Shade #6E5000

Shade #3D2D00

Variations

Lighter

#FFC933

#F4D171

#F2E1B3

Darker

#CC9600

#8C6700

#523C00

Saturation

#A69159

#FFBB00

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

12.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBD00

#E7D000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBD00

#CACA49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBD00

#FFB1BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Flash 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

#FFBA1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBD00

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBF3F

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.

#1644C3

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: #FFBD00;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBD00;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-flash: #FFBD00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-flash': '#FFBD00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBD00] text-[#FFBD00]

SCSS

$yellow-flash: #FFBD00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBD00?

#FFBD00 is Yellow Flash, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBD00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Flash?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Flash?

Yellow Flash 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 Yellow Flash?

You can download Yellow Flash 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 Yellow Flash?

The hex code is #FFBD00. In RGB it's 255, 189, 0, and in HSL it's 44°, 100%, 50%.

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