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Mikado Yellow

#FFC40C

RGB 255, 196, 12 · HSL 45°, 100%, 52% · CMYK 0, 23, 95, 0

Mikado Yellow is #FFC40C in HEX — rgb(255, 196, 12), hsl(45°, 100%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 95%, 0%).

Mikado Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 100%, 52%. 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#FFC40C

RGB255, 196, 12

HSL45°, 100%, 52%

HSV45°, 95%, 100%

CMYK0, 23, 95, 0

Decimal16761868

CSS RGBrgb(255, 196, 12)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Citrus Splash S-G-370

ΔE 0.9 · #FEC300

Vista Paint

Inca Gold K-512

ΔE 1.1 · #FFC300

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2021-20

ΔE 1.4 · #FFC501

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 2.4 · #FFC700

Dulux

Fun In The Sun SB7A4

ΔE 2.6 · #FFC71E

Hallman-Lindsay

Look At The Bright Side 858

ΔE 2.8 · #FFBF00

Sherwin-Williams

Forsythia SW6907

ΔE 2.9 · #FFC801

Dunn-Edwards

Confident Yellow DEA117

ΔE 4.5 · #FFCC13

Valspar

Gold Abundance 3003-1A

ΔE 5.2 · #FFBB08

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 7.4 · #FFC632

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 9.6 · #E5BE01

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 12.6 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 12.7 · #FDAD00

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 13.6 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 24.1 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FFC40C

#0A47FF

Analogous

#FF470A

#FFC40C

#C2FF0A

Triadic

#FFC40C

#0AFFC2

#C20AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC40C

#0AC2FF

#470AFF

Tetradic

#FFC40C

#0AFF47

#0A47FF

#FF0AC2

Monochromatic

#705400

#BD8E00

#FFC40C

#FFD557

#FFE8A3

Rectangle

#FFC40C

#47FF0A

#0A47FF

#C20AFF

Compound

#FFC40C

#C2FF0A

#0A47FF

#470AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCE3B

#F4D577

#F2E3B6

Darker

#D49F00

#926D00

#554000

Saturation

#A99760

#FFC20A

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC40C

#EBD401

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC40C

#D0D04D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC40C

#FFB7C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mikado Yellow 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

#FFC024

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC40C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC548

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.

#1744CB

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: #FFC40C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC40C;

CSS Variable

--color-mikado-yellow: #FFC40C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mikado-yellow': '#FFC40C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC40C] text-[#FFC40C]

SCSS

$mikado-yellow: #FFC40C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC40C?

#FFC40C is Mikado Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC40C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mikado Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Mikado Yellow?

Mikado Yellow 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 Mikado Yellow?

You can download Mikado 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 Mikado Yellow?

The hex code is #FFC40C. In RGB it's 255, 196, 12, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 52%.

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