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Cheery

#FFCD21

RGB 255, 205, 33 · HSL 46°, 100%, 56% · CMYK 0, 20, 87, 0

Cheery is #FFCD21 in HEX — rgb(255, 205, 33), hsl(46°, 100%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 87%, 0%).

Cheery pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 100%, 56%. 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#FFCD21

RGB255, 205, 33

HSL46°, 100%, 56%

HSV46°, 87%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 87, 0

Decimal16764193

CSS RGBrgb(255, 205, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 100%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cheery SB7A1

Exact match

Behr

Bright Star S-G-360

ΔE 1.1 · #FFCF22

Dunn-Edwards

Goldenrod DEA120

ΔE 1.3 · #FDCB18

Benjamin Moore

Abstracta 322

ΔE 1.9 · #FFCB26

Valspar

Golden Delight 3005-1A

ΔE 3.2 · #FECA2A

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 3.7 · #FFCA2C

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 3.8 · #FECB01

Vista Paint

Golden Ray K-472

ΔE 4.1 · #FFCC00

Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Face 851

ΔE 4.7 · #FFD10B

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 6 · #FFD637

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 6.8 · #FAD201

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 9.1 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 10.9 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 15.3 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 24.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#FFCD21

#1F53FF

Analogous

#FF5A1F

#FFCD21

#C3FF1F

Triadic

#FFCD21

#1FFFCB

#CB1FFF

Split-Complementary

#FFCD21

#1FC3FF

#5A1FFF

Tetradic

#FFCD21

#1FFF5A

#1F53FF

#FF1FC3

Monochromatic

#856600

#D1A000

#FFCD21

#FFDC6B

#FFEEB8

Rectangle

#FFCD21

#53FF1F

#1F53FF

#CB1FFF

Compound

#FFCD21

#C3FF1F

#1F53FF

#5A1FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD54B

#F5DA82

#F3E6BC

Darker

#E4AF00

#9D7800

#5B4600

Saturation

#B0A16D

#FFCB1F

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCD21

#F0D81F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCD21

#D7D756

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCD21

#FFBFCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cheery 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

#FFC634

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCD21

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCB58

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.

#1846DA

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: #FFCD21;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCD21;

CSS Variable

--color-cheery: #FFCD21;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cheery': '#FFCD21' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCD21] text-[#FFCD21]

SCSS

$cheery: #FFCD21;

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#FECA25 · ΔE 2.2

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#FFCF30 · ΔE 3.4

Sunshine

#FFCE0B · ΔE 3.6

Lemon

#FFC400 · ΔE 5.5

Sparkling Sun

#FFC31E · ΔE 5.8

Sunflower

#FFC21B · ΔE 6.2

Yellow

#FFD400 · ΔE 7.0

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#ECC900 · ΔE 7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCD21?

#FFCD21 is Cheery, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCD21 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cheery?

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

What colors pair well with Cheery?

Cheery 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 Cheery?

You can download Cheery 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 Cheery?

The hex code is #FFCD21. In RGB it's 255, 205, 33, and in HSL it's 46°, 100%, 56%.

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