YELLOWS

Viking

#FFD031

RGB 255, 208, 49 · HSL 46°, 100%, 60% · CMYK 0, 18, 81, 0

Viking is #FFD031 in HEX — rgb(255, 208, 49), hsl(46°, 100%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 81%, 0%).

Viking pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 100%, 60%. 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#FFD031

RGB255, 208, 49

HSL46°, 100%, 60%

HSV46°, 81%, 100%

CMYK0, 18, 81, 0

Decimal16764977

CSS RGBrgb(255, 208, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 100%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Viking 321

Exact match

Dulux

Sulphur S16H9 · SB7A6

ΔE 1.5 · #FBCC2A

Behr

Flame Yellow 360B-6

ΔE 1.6 · #FED230

Vista Paint

Peeps C-856

ΔE 2 · #FFCE35

Hallman-Lindsay

Peeps 857

ΔE 2.4 · #FFCF38

Valspar

Tangy 3008-1A

ΔE 2.7 · #FBD12B

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Punch DE5398

ΔE 3 · #FECF24

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD637

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 3.3 · #FFCA2C

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 4.4 · #FED340

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 4.6 · #F5D033

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 5.5 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 8.2 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 14.5 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 22.4 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.3 · #ECC363

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 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

#FFD031

#3363FF

Analogous

#FF6933

#FFD031

#C9FF33

Triadic

#FFD031

#33FFCF

#CF33FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD031

#33C9FF

#6933FF

Tetradic

#FFD031

#33FF69

#3363FF

#FF33C9

Monochromatic

#997500

#E6B000

#FFD031

#FFE180

#FFF3CC

Rectangle

#FFD031

#63FF33

#3363FF

#CF33FF

Compound

#FFD031

#C9FF33

#3363FF

#6933FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD95C

#F6DE8E

#F4E9C2

Darker

#F5BC00

#A88100

#624B00

Saturation

#B8A97A

#FFCF33

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD031

#F1DA30

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD031

#D9D95D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD031

#FFC2CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Viking 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

#FFC940

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD031

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCE64

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.

#1E4DE6

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: #FFD031;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD031;

CSS Variable

--color-viking: #FFD031;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'viking': '#FFD031' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD031] text-[#FFD031]

SCSS

$viking: #FFD031;

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#FFCF30 · ΔE 0.5

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#FECA25 · ΔE 3.3

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#F0C933 · ΔE 5.7

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#FFCE0B · ΔE 6.8

Bold Yellow

#FFDD39 · ΔE 7.2

Sparkling Sun

#FFC31E · ΔE 7.3

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#FFC21B · ΔE 7.9

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#ECC900 · ΔE 8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD031?

#FFD031 is Viking, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD031 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Viking?

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

What colors pair well with Viking?

Viking 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 Viking?

You can download Viking 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 Viking?

The hex code is #FFD031. In RGB it's 255, 208, 49, and in HSL it's 46°, 100%, 60%.

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