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Bright Star

#FFCF22

RGB 255, 207, 34 · HSL 47°, 100%, 57% · CMYK 0, 19, 87, 0

Bright Star is #FFCF22 in HEX — rgb(255, 207, 34), hsl(47°, 100%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 87%, 0%).

Bright Star pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 100%, 57%. 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#FFCF22

RGB255, 207, 34

HSL47°, 100%, 57%

HSV47°, 87%, 100%

CMYK0, 19, 87, 0

Decimal16764706

CSS RGBrgb(255, 207, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 100%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bright Star S-G-360

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Punch DE5398

ΔE 0.7 · #FECF24

Dulux

Cheery SB7A1

ΔE 1.1 · #FFCD21

Benjamin Moore

Abstracta 322

ΔE 2.9 · #FFCB26

Valspar

Tangy 3008-1A

ΔE 3.3 · #FBD12B

Vista Paint

Sporty Yellow K-1203

ΔE 3.4 · #FDD31D

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 3.9 · #FECB01

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 4 · #F8D016

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 4.6 · #FFCA2C

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 5.3 · #FFD637

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 5.9 · #FAD201

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 8.9 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11.3 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 16.3 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 25.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#FFCF22

#2453FF

Analogous

#FF6224

#FFCF22

#C1FF24

Triadic

#FFCF22

#24FFCF

#CF24FF

Split-Complementary

#FFCF22

#24C1FF

#6224FF

Tetradic

#FFCF22

#24FF62

#2453FF

#FF24C1

Monochromatic

#8A6C00

#D6A800

#FFCF22

#FFE070

#FFF1BD

Rectangle

#FFCF22

#53FF24

#2453FF

#CF24FF

Compound

#FFCF22

#C1FF24

#2453FF

#6224FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD950

#F5DD85

#F3E8BE

Darker

#E9B600

#A07D00

#5D4900

Saturation

#B2A470

#FFCF24

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCF22

#F1D920

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCF22

#D8D857

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCF22

#FFC1CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bright Star 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

#FFC835

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCF22

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCD59

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.

#1944DE

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: #FFCF22;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCF22;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-star: #FFCF22;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-star': '#FFCF22' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCF22] text-[#FFCF22]

SCSS

$bright-star: #FFCF22;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCF22?

#FFCF22 is Bright Star, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCF22 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Star?

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

What colors pair well with Bright Star?

Bright Star 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 Bright Star?

You can download Bright Star 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 Bright Star?

The hex code is #FFCF22. In RGB it's 255, 207, 34, and in HSL it's 47°, 100%, 57%.

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