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Forsythia

#FFC801

RGB 255, 200, 1 · HSL 47°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 22, 100, 0

Forsythia is #FFC801 in HEX — rgb(255, 200, 1), hsl(47°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 100%, 0%).

Forsythia pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 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#FFC801

RGB255, 200, 1

HSL47°, 100%, 50%

HSV47°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 22, 100, 0

Decimal16762881

CSS RGBrgb(255, 200, 1)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Forsythia SW6907

Exact match

Behr

Yellow Flash 370B-7

ΔE 0.1 · #FFC800

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 0.6 · #FFC700

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2021-20

ΔE 1.8 · #FFC501

Vista Paint

Golden Ray K-472

ΔE 2.4 · #FFCC00

Dunn-Edwards

Confident Yellow DEA117

ΔE 2.4 · #FFCC13

Dulux

Still Yellow SB7A3

ΔE 3.3 · #FFCC1C

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 4.7 · #FACD03

Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Face 851

ΔE 5.1 · #FFD10B

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 7.6 · #FAD201

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 9.3 · #FFC632

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.1 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 14 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 16.2 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 26.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#FFC801

#0037FF

Analogous

#FF4800

#FFC801

#B7FF00

Triadic

#FFC801

#00FFC8

#C800FF

Split-Complementary

#FFC801

#00B7FF

#4800FF

Tetradic

#FFC801

#00FF48

#0037FF

#FF00B7

Monochromatic

#665000

#B38C00

#FFC801

#FFD84D

#FFE999

Rectangle

#FFC801

#37FF00

#0037FF

#C800FF

Compound

#FFC801

#B7FF00

#0037FF

#4800FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD333

#F4D771

#F2E4B3

Darker

#CCA000

#8C6E00

#524000

Saturation

#A69559

#FFC800

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC801

#EDD600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC801

#D3D34E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC801

#FFBAC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Forsythia 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

#FFC31C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC801

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC840

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#163BC3

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: #FFC801;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC801;

CSS Variable

--color-forsythia: #FFC801;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forsythia': '#FFC801' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC801] text-[#FFC801]

SCSS

$forsythia: #FFC801;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC801?

#FFC801 is Forsythia, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC801 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forsythia?

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

What colors pair well with Forsythia?

Forsythia 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 Forsythia?

You can download Forsythia 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 Forsythia?

The hex code is #FFC801. In RGB it's 255, 200, 1, and in HSL it's 47°, 100%, 50%.

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