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Vibrant Honey

#FFBD31

RGB 255, 189, 49 · HSL 41°, 100%, 60% · CMYK 0, 26, 81, 0

Vibrant Honey is #FFBD31 in HEX — rgb(255, 189, 49), hsl(41°, 100%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 81%, 0%).

Vibrant Honey pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 60%. 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#FFBD31

RGB255, 189, 49

HSL41°, 100%, 60%

HSV41°, 81%, 100%

CMYK0, 26, 81, 0

Decimal16760113

CSS RGBrgb(255, 189, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Honey DE5314

Exact match

Dulux

Yellow Bell SB7B3

ΔE 0.6 · #FFBE32

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 0.9 · #FFBC2E

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 1.6 · #FFBC35

Hallman-Lindsay

Mac N Cheese 954

ΔE 2.5 · #FFBF2B

Behr

Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A

ΔE 3.1 · #F7B932

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 3.5 · #FFBA38

Vista Paint

Warm Fuzzies C-829

ΔE 3.8 · #F2B626

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 5.6 · #FFB32A

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 7.4 · #F8AC1D

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 7.9 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 8.6 · #FFCA2C

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 9 · #F4A900

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 10 · #FDAD00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 14.2 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.5 · #ECC363

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

#FFBD31

#3374FF

Analogous

#FF5833

#FFBD31

#DAFF33

Triadic

#FFBD31

#33FFBE

#BE33FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBD31

#33DAFF

#5833FF

Tetradic

#FFBD31

#33FF58

#3374FF

#FF33DA

Monochromatic

#996900

#E69D00

#FFBD31

#FFD780

#FFEFCC

Rectangle

#FFBD31

#74FF33

#3374FF

#BE33FF

Compound

#FFBD31

#DAFF33

#3374FF

#5833FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCB5C

#F6D58E

#F4E4C2

Darker

#F5A700

#A87300

#624300

Saturation

#B8A47A

#FFBE33

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBD31

#E6D02D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBD31

#CACA56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBD31

#FFB1BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vibrant Honey 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

#FFBA40

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBD31

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBF64

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.

#1E5DE6

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: #FFBD31;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBD31;

CSS Variable

--color-vibrant-honey: #FFBD31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vibrant-honey': '#FFBD31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBD31] text-[#FFBD31]

SCSS

$vibrant-honey: #FFBD31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBD31?

#FFBD31 is Vibrant Honey, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBD31 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vibrant Honey?

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

What colors pair well with Vibrant Honey?

Vibrant Honey 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 Vibrant Honey?

You can download Vibrant Honey 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 Vibrant Honey?

The hex code is #FFBD31. In RGB it's 255, 189, 49, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 60%.

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