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Cantaloupe

#FFD479

RGB 255, 212, 121 · HSL 41°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 0, 17, 53, 0

Cantaloupe is #FFD479 in HEX — rgb(255, 212, 121), hsl(41°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 53%, 0%).

Cantaloupe pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 74%. 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#FFD479

RGB255, 212, 121

HSL41°, 100%, 74%

HSV41°, 53%, 100%

CMYK0, 17, 53, 0

Decimal16766073

CSS RGBrgb(255, 212, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Golden Butter 3002-1C

ΔE 1.1 · #FFD277

Dunn-Edwards

Yuma Gold DE5305

ΔE 1.6 · #FFD678

Kilz

Jazz Age Yellow TB-85

ΔE 1.6 · #FFD57D

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Plumeria SW9019

ΔE 1.8 · #FBD073

Benjamin Moore

Sunny 172

ΔE 2.1 · #FDCF74

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 2.8 · #FFD880

Behr

Hawaiian Pineapple PPU6-13

ΔE 3.1 · #FDD675

PPG

Spiced Butternut 1206-5

ΔE 3.5 · #FFD978

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Touched 821

ΔE 3.8 · #FAD675

Vista Paint

Sun Touched C-820

ΔE 3.9 · #F8D473

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 4.3 · #F5D27B

Dulux

Pale Canary S16G4

ΔE 5.1 · #F7D480

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 6.7 · #F4C472

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 8 · #F0D181

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.3 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 16.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#FFD479

#7AA4FF

Analogous

#FF937A

#FFD479

#E7FF7A

Triadic

#FFD479

#7AFFD5

#D57AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFD479

#7AE7FF

#937AFF

Tetradic

#FFD479

#7AFF93

#7AA4FF

#FF7AE7

Monochromatic

#E09900

#FFBD2E

#FFD479

#FFEDC7

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFD479

#A4FF7A

#7AA4FF

#D57AFF

Compound

#FFD479

#E7FF7A

#7AA4FF

#937AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDD95

#F9E4B5

#F8EED8

Darker

#FFBD2F

#D08E00

#795300

Saturation

#D1C4A9

#FFD57A

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD479

#F0DE79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD479

#DCDC89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD479

#FFCAD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cantaloupe 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

#FFCC76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD479

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD19A

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.

#5585EC

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: #FFD479;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD479;

CSS Variable

--color-cantaloupe: #FFD479;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cantaloupe': '#FFD479' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD479] text-[#FFD479]

SCSS

$cantaloupe: #FFD479;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD479?

#FFD479 is Cantaloupe, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD479 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cantaloupe?

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

What colors pair well with Cantaloupe?

Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe?

You can download Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe?

The hex code is #FFD479. In RGB it's 255, 212, 121, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 74%.

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