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Jazz Age Yellow

#FFD57D

RGB 255, 213, 125 · HSL 41°, 100%, 75% · CMYK 0, 16, 51, 0

Jazz Age Yellow is #FFD57D in HEX — rgb(255, 213, 125), hsl(41°, 100%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 51%, 0%).

Jazz Age Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 75%. 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#FFD57D

RGB255, 213, 125

HSL41°, 100%, 75%

HSV41°, 51%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 51, 0

Decimal16766333

CSS RGBrgb(255, 213, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Jazz Age Yellow TB-85

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 1.6 · #FFD880

Valspar

Golden Butter 3002-1C

ΔE 2.3 · #FFD277

Dunn-Edwards

Yuma Gold DE5305

ΔE 2.8 · #FFD678

Vista Paint

Summer Sherbert K-563

ΔE 3 · #FFD280

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Bees SW9018

ΔE 3.1 · #FBD682

Benjamin Moore

Sunny 172

ΔE 3.2 · #FDCF74

Behr

Banana Mania P260-4

ΔE 3.2 · #FFDA7D

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 3.4 · #F5D27B

Dulux

Pale Canary S16G4

ΔE 3.8 · #F7D480

PPG

Spiced Butternut 1206-5

ΔE 4.4 · #FFD978

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread 'n Butter 960

ΔE 4.5 · #FFD182

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 6.1 · #FADB89

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.7 · #F0D181

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 14.3 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14.9 · #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

#FFD57D

#80A8FF

Analogous

#FF9780

#FFD57D

#E8FF80

Triadic

#FFD57D

#80FFD7

#D780FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD57D

#80E8FF

#9780FF

Tetradic

#FFD57D

#80FF97

#80A8FF

#FF80E8

Monochromatic

#E69D00

#FFBE33

#FFD57D

#FFEFCC

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFD57D

#A8FF80

#80A8FF

#D780FF

Compound

#FFD57D

#E8FF80

#80A8FF

#9780FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDF99

#F9E5B8

#F8EED9

Darker

#FFBE33

#D29000

#7A5400

Saturation

#D2C6AC

#FFD780

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD57D

#F1DF7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD57D

#DDDD8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD57D

#FFCBD4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Jazz Age Yellow 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

#FFCC79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD57D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD19D

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.

#5987ED

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: #FFD57D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD57D;

CSS Variable

--color-jazz-age-yellow: #FFD57D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jazz-age-yellow': '#FFD57D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD57D] text-[#FFD57D]

SCSS

$jazz-age-yellow: #FFD57D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD57D?

#FFD57D is Jazz Age Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD57D warm or cool?

Jazz Age Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Jazz Age Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Jazz Age Yellow?

Jazz Age Yellow 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 Jazz Age Yellow?

You can download Jazz Age Yellow 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 Jazz Age Yellow?

The hex code is #FFD57D. In RGB it's 255, 213, 125, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 75%.

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