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Chickadee

#FFCF65

RGB 255, 207, 101 · HSL 41°, 100%, 70% · CMYK 0, 19, 60, 0

Chickadee is #FFCF65 in HEX — rgb(255, 207, 101), hsl(41°, 100%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 60%, 0%).

Chickadee pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 70%. 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#FFCF65

RGB255, 207, 101

HSL41°, 100%, 70%

HSV41°, 60%, 100%

CMYK0, 19, 60, 0

Decimal16764773

CSS RGBrgb(255, 207, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yellow Jubilee P260-5

ΔE 1.3 · #FFD165

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Halo 947

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD266

Vista Paint

Burnished Sun K-522

ΔE 1.8 · #FFCC61

Benjamin Moore

Nacho 2018-40

ΔE 2.9 · #FFD06C

Valspar

Sweet Lemon 3006-3B

ΔE 3.8 · #F2C85E

Dulux

Happy S15H5

ΔE 4 · #F8D164

PPG

Honey Pot 1205-6

ΔE 4 · #FFC863

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 4.9 · #F4C454

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Crest DE5353

ΔE 5 · #F6CA69

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 6.4 · #FBD473

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.1 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7.2 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 9.4 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 10.4 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.7 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.7 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FFCF65

#6696FF

Analogous

#FF8266

#FFCF65

#E3FF66

Triadic

#FFCF65

#66FFCF

#CF66FF

Split-Complementary

#FFCF65

#66E3FF

#8266FF

Tetradic

#FFCF65

#66FF82

#6696FF

#FF66E3

Monochromatic

#CC8B00

#FFB61A

#FFCF65

#FFE7B3

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFCF65

#96FF66

#6696FF

#CF66FF

Compound

#FFCF65

#E3FF66

#6696FF

#8266FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD885

#F8DFAA

#F7EBD1

Darker

#FFB81F

#C48600

#724E00

Saturation

#C9BB9C

#FFCF66

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCF65

#EFDB65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCF65

#D8D87A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCF65

#FFC4CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chickadee 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

#FFC867

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCF65

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCD8B

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.

#4579EA

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: #FFCF65;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCF65;

CSS Variable

--color-chickadee: #FFCF65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chickadee': '#FFCF65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCF65] text-[#FFCF65]

SCSS

$chickadee: #FFCF65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCF65?

#FFCF65 is Chickadee, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCF65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chickadee?

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

What colors pair well with Chickadee?

Chickadee 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 Chickadee?

You can download Chickadee 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 Chickadee?

The hex code is #FFCF65. In RGB it's 255, 207, 101, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 70%.

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