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Sunflower

#FFC512

RGB 255, 197, 18 · HSL 45°, 100%, 54% · CMYK 0, 23, 93, 0

Sunflower is #FFC512 in HEX — rgb(255, 197, 18), hsl(45°, 100%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 93%, 0%).

Sunflower pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 100%, 54%. 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#FFC512

RGB255, 197, 18

HSL45°, 100%, 54%

HSV45°, 93%, 100%

CMYK0, 23, 93, 0

Decimal16762130

CSS RGBrgb(255, 197, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Citrus Splash S-G-370

ΔE 1.6 · #FEC300

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2021-20

ΔE 1.7 · #FFC501

Vista Paint

Inca Gold K-512

ΔE 1.8 · #FFC300

Dulux

Fun In The Sun SB7A4

ΔE 1.9 · #FFC71E

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 2.5 · #FFC700

Sherwin-Williams

Cheerful SW6903

ΔE 2.8 · #FFC723

Hallman-Lindsay

Look At The Bright Side 858

ΔE 3.4 · #FFBF00

Dunn-Edwards

Goldenrod DEA120

ΔE 4.1 · #FDCB18

Valspar

Golden Delight 3005-1A

ΔE 4.8 · #FECA2A

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 6.8 · #FFC632

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 9.2 · #E5BE01

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11.9 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 12.2 · #FAD140

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 13.4 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 23.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 29.6 · #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

#FFC512

#144FFF

Analogous

#FF4F14

#FFC512

#C4FF14

Triadic

#FFC512

#14FFC4

#C414FF

Split-Complementary

#FFC512

#14C4FF

#4F14FF

Tetradic

#FFC512

#14FF4F

#144FFF

#FF14C4

Monochromatic

#7A5C00

#C79500

#FFC512

#FFD761

#FFEBAD

Rectangle

#FFC512

#4FFF14

#144FFF

#C414FF

Compound

#FFC512

#C4FF14

#144FFF

#4F14FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD043

#F4D77D

#F3E4B9

Darker

#DCA500

#977200

#584200

Saturation

#AD9B67

#FFC414

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC512

#EBD409

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC512

#D0D04F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC512

#FFB8C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sunflower 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

#FFC029

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC512

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC54D

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.

#1746D3

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: #FFC512;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC512;

CSS Variable

--color-sunflower: #FFC512;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunflower': '#FFC512' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC512] text-[#FFC512]

SCSS

$sunflower: #FFC512;

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#FFBF00 · ΔE 3.4

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#FECA25 · ΔE 4.0

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#FFBD00 · ΔE 4.5

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#FFCE0B · ΔE 5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC512?

#FFC512 is Sunflower, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC512 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunflower?

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

What colors pair well with Sunflower?

Sunflower 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 Sunflower?

You can download Sunflower 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 Sunflower?

The hex code is #FFC512. In RGB it's 255, 197, 18, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 54%.

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