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Sun Kissed Yellow

#FFD600

RGB 255, 214, 0 · HSL 50°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 16, 100, 0

Sun Kissed Yellow is #FFD600 in HEX — rgb(255, 214, 0), hsl(50°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%).

Sun Kissed Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 100%, 50%. 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#FFD600

RGB255, 214, 0

HSL50°, 100%, 50%

HSV50°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 100, 0

Decimal16766464

CSS RGBrgb(255, 214, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sun2022-20

ΔE 0.6 · #FFD701

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Vista Paint

Under the SunK-464

ΔE 0.6 · #FFD704

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Behr

Lemon ZestS-G-390

ΔE 1.9 · #FCD709

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RAL

Traffic Yellow1023

ΔE 2 · #FAD201

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Dunn-Edwards

Electric GlowDEA119

ΔE 3 · #FFD100

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Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Face851

ΔE 3.4 · #FFD10B

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Dulux

Fresh LemonSB8A2

ΔE 3.9 · #FFDD17

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Valspar

Yellow Mustard3007-1A

ΔE 4.4 · #FACD03

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Sherwin-Williams

Confident YellowSW6911

ΔE 6.3 · #FECB01

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Dutch Boy

Lemon YellowD-6761

ΔE 8.9 · #FFC700

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PPG

Acorn Squash1212-6

ΔE 9 · #FFDF38

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Kobra

Yellow07

ΔE 14.5 · #FAD140

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Kilz

ExtrovertLH250

ΔE 18.2 · #FECA43

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Colorhouse

Aspire .06Aspire-06

ΔE 23.3 · #FFBA38

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IKEA

IKEA109109

ΔE 30.8 · #F4D96C

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Farrow & Ball

Babouche223

ΔE 35 · #ECC363

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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

#FFD600

#002BFF

Analogous

#FF5500

#FFD600

#AAFF00

Triadic

#FFD600

#00FFD5

#D400FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD600

#00AAFF

#5500FF

Tetradic

#FFD600

#00FF55

#002BFF

#FF00AA

Monochromatic

#665500

#B39500

#FFD600

#FFE14D

#FFEE99

Rectangle

#FFD600

#2BFF00

#002BFF

#D400FF

Compound

#FFD600

#AAFF00

#002BFF

#5500FF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Sun Kissed Yellow run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FFFAE0

Tint #FFF1A8

Tint #FFE770

Tint #FFDE38

Base #FFD600

Shade #CFAC00

Shade #9E8400

Shade #6E5B00

Shade #3D3300

Variations

Lighter

#FFDD33

#F4DE71

#F2E7B3

Darker

#CCAA00

#8C7500

#524400

Saturation

#A69959

#FFD500

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

14.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD600

#F5DD01

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD600

#DEDE53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD600

#FFC7D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sun Kissed 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

#FFCD1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD600

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD23F

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.

#1633C3

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: #FFD600;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD600;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-kissed-yellow: #FFD600;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-kissed-yellow': '#FFD600' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD600] text-[#FFD600]

SCSS

$sun-kissed-yellow: #FFD600;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD600?

#FFD600 is Sun Kissed Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD600 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sun Kissed Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Sun Kissed Yellow?

Sun Kissed 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 Sun Kissed Yellow?

You can download Sun Kissed 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 Sun Kissed Yellow?

The hex code is #FFD600. In RGB it's 255, 214, 0, and in HSL it's 50°, 100%, 50%.

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