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Peeps

#FFCF38

RGB 255, 207, 56 · HSL 46°, 100%, 61% · CMYK 0, 19, 78, 0

Peeps is #FFCF38 in HEX — rgb(255, 207, 56), hsl(46°, 100%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 78%, 0%).

Peeps pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 100%, 61%. 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#FFCF38

RGB255, 207, 56

HSL46°, 100%, 61%

HSV46°, 78%, 100%

CMYK0, 19, 78, 0

Decimal16764728

CSS RGBrgb(255, 207, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 100%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Peeps 857

Exact match

Vista Paint

Peeps C-856

ΔE 0.9 · #FFCE35

Dulux

Exploding Star S17H7

ΔE 1.5 · #FED13A

Behr

Lemon Sorbet 330B-6

ΔE 1.5 · #FFD13D

Benjamin Moore

Viking 321

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD031

Valspar

Dijon 3006-1A

ΔE 2.6 · #F7C82F

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 3 · #FED340

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 3.5 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 4 · #FAD140

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 4.4 · #FFD637

Dunn-Edwards

Bumblebee DE5342

ΔE 4.4 · #FFC82A

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 5 · #F5D033

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 5.8 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 12.9 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 20.5 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23 · #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

#FFCF38

#3867FF

Analogous

#FF6D38

#FFCF38

#CAFF38

Triadic

#FFCF38

#38FFD1

#D138FF

Split-Complementary

#FFCF38

#38CAFF

#6D38FF

Tetradic

#FFCF38

#38FF6D

#3867FF

#FF38CA

Monochromatic

#9E7900

#EBB400

#FFCF38

#FFE285

#FFF4D1

Rectangle

#FFCF38

#67FF38

#3867FF

#D138FF

Compound

#FFCF38

#CAFF38

#3867FF

#6D38FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDA60

#F6DE91

#F5E9C4

Darker

#F9BF00

#AB8300

#644C00

Saturation

#B9AB7E

#FFD138

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

14.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCF38

#F0DA37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCF38

#D8D85F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCF38

#FFC2CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Peeps 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

#FFC845

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCF38

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCD69

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.

#2250E6

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: #FFCF38;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCF38;

CSS Variable

--color-peeps: #FFCF38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peeps': '#FFCF38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCF38] text-[#FFCF38]

SCSS

$peeps: #FFCF38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCF38?

#FFCF38 is Peeps, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCF38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peeps?

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

What colors pair well with Peeps?

Peeps 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 Peeps?

You can download Peeps 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 Peeps?

The hex code is #FFCF38. In RGB it's 255, 207, 56, and in HSL it's 46°, 100%, 61%.

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