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Zinnia Gold

#FFD66F

RGB 255, 214, 111 · HSL 43°, 100%, 72% · CMYK 0, 16, 56, 0

Zinnia Gold is #FFD66F in HEX — rgb(255, 214, 111), hsl(43°, 100%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 56%, 0%).

Zinnia Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 100%, 72%. 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#FFD66F

RGB255, 214, 111

HSL43°, 100%, 72%

HSV43°, 56%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 56, 0

Decimal16766575

CSS RGBrgb(255, 214, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 100%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Zinnia Gold 320B-5

Exact match

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 3.1 · #FBD473

Benjamin Moore

Nacho 2018-40

ΔE 3.2 · #FFD06C

Vista Paint

Bright Fires K-546

ΔE 3.2 · #FFD668

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Halo 947

ΔE 3.4 · #FFD266

PPG

Spiced Butternut 1206-5

ΔE 3.5 · #FFD978

Dulux

Happy S15H5

ΔE 3.5 · #F8D164

Valspar

Summer Wheat 3004-1C

ΔE 3.9 · #FFD979

Dunn-Edwards

Yuma Gold DE5305

ΔE 4.2 · #FFD678

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Plumeria SW9019

ΔE 4.8 · #FBD073

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 6.3 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 7.3 · #FFD880

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 8.5 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8.7 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.1 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#FFD66F

#7099FF

Analogous

#FF8F70

#FFD66F

#E0FF70

Triadic

#FFD66F

#70FFD7

#D770FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD66F

#70E0FF

#8F70FF

Tetradic

#FFD66F

#70FF8F

#7099FF

#FF70E0

Monochromatic

#D69A00

#FFC124

#FFD66F

#FFECBD

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFD66F

#99FF70

#7099FF

#D770FF

Compound

#FFD66F

#E0FF70

#7099FF

#8F70FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDF8D

#F9E4B0

#F8EED5

Darker

#FFC227

#CA9100

#765400

Saturation

#CDC1A2

#FFD770

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

15.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD66F

#F2DF6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD66F

#DEDE83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD66F

#FFCBD4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Zinnia Gold 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

#FFCD6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD66F

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD293

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.

#4D7AEB

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: #FFD66F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD66F;

CSS Variable

--color-zinnia-gold: #FFD66F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zinnia-gold': '#FFD66F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD66F] text-[#FFD66F]

SCSS

$zinnia-gold: #FFD66F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD66F?

#FFD66F is Zinnia Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD66F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zinnia Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Zinnia Gold?

Zinnia Gold 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 Zinnia Gold?

You can download Zinnia Gold 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 Zinnia Gold?

The hex code is #FFD66F. In RGB it's 255, 214, 111, and in HSL it's 43°, 100%, 72%.

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