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Vibrant

#FFD44D

RGB 255, 212, 77 · HSL 46°, 100%, 65% · CMYK 0, 17, 70, 0

Vibrant is #FFD44D in HEX — rgb(255, 212, 77), hsl(46°, 100%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 70%, 0%).

Vibrant pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 100%, 65%. 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#FFD44D

RGB255, 212, 77

HSL46°, 100%, 65%

HSV46°, 70%, 100%

CMYK0, 17, 70, 0

Decimal16766029

CSS RGBrgb(255, 212, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 100%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Squash Blossom P290-5

ΔE 0.6 · #FED44E

Valspar

Dandelion Chain 3006-1B

ΔE 2 · #F9D14C

Dulux

Sunburst S17H6

ΔE 2.3 · #FFD852

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD754

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Sun DE5341

ΔE 2.5 · #FFD84D

Benjamin Moore

Golden 329

ΔE 2.7 · #FFD952

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 3.8 · #FAD140

Vista Paint

Dandy Lion C-828

ΔE 4.2 · #F7CC4D

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 4.4 · #FED340

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 4.4 · #F4CC3C

PPG

Crushed Pineapple 1213-7

ΔE 4.7 · #EFCC44

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 7.7 · #F5D033

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 9.8 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 14 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 14.2 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#FFD44D

#4D76FF

Analogous

#FF7C4D

#FFD44D

#CFFF4D

Triadic

#FFD44D

#4DFFD5

#D54DFF

Split-Complementary

#FFD44D

#4DCFFF

#7C4DFF

Tetradic

#FFD44D

#4DFF7C

#4D76FF

#FF4DCF

Monochromatic

#B38900

#FFC300

#FFD44D

#FFE799

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFD44D

#76FF4D

#4D76FF

#D54DFF

Compound

#FFD44D

#CFFF4D

#4D76FF

#7C4DFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDE70

#F7E29C

#F6EBCA

Darker

#FFC60A

#B68C00

#6A5100

Saturation

#C1B48B

#FFD54D

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD44D

#F3DD4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD44D

#DCDC6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD44D

#FFC7D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vibrant 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

#FFCC55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD44D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD179

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.

#325CE8

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: #FFD44D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD44D;

CSS Variable

--color-vibrant: #FFD44D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vibrant': '#FFD44D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD44D] text-[#FFD44D]

SCSS

$vibrant: #FFD44D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD44D?

#FFD44D is Vibrant, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD44D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vibrant?

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

What colors pair well with Vibrant?

Vibrant 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 Vibrant?

You can download Vibrant 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 Vibrant?

The hex code is #FFD44D. In RGB it's 255, 212, 77, and in HSL it's 46°, 100%, 65%.

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