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Buzz-In

#FFD756

RGB 255, 215, 86 · HSL 46°, 100%, 67% · CMYK 0, 16, 66, 0

Buzz-In is #FFD756 in HEX — rgb(255, 215, 86), hsl(46°, 100%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 66%, 0%).

Buzz-In pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 100%, 67%. 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#FFD756

RGB255, 215, 86

HSL46°, 100%, 67%

HSV46°, 66%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 66, 0

Decimal16766806

CSS RGBrgb(255, 215, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 100%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 0.8 · #FFD754

Dulux

Sunburst S17H6

ΔE 2 · #FFD852

Benjamin Moore

Golden 329

ΔE 2.5 · #FFD952

Behr

Squash Blossom P290-5

ΔE 2.5 · #FED44E

Vista Paint

Sunland Park K-497

ΔE 2.6 · #F9D154

Valspar

Dandelion Chain 3006-1B

ΔE 2.7 · #F9D14C

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 2.7 · #FED95D

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 3.7 · #F8D75A

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Sun DE5341

ΔE 3.9 · #FFD84D

PPG

Crushed Pineapple 1213-7

ΔE 5.3 · #EFCC44

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 6.5 · #FAD140

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 9.9 · #E1CC4F

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.9 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 14.9 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 15.5 · #ECC363

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 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

#FFD756

#577EFF

Analogous

#FF8457

#FFD756

#D2FF57

Triadic

#FFD756

#57FFD8

#D857FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD756

#57D2FF

#8457FF

Tetradic

#FFD756

#57FF84

#577EFF

#FF57D2

Monochromatic

#BD9100

#FFC60A

#FFD756

#FFEAA3

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFD756

#7EFF57

#577EFF

#D857FF

Compound

#FFD756

#D2FF57

#577EFF

#8457FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE078

#F7E3A2

#F6EDCD

Darker

#FFC812

#BC9000

#6D5400

Saturation

#C4B892

#FFD857

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

15.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD756

#F4DF56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD756

#DEDE72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD756

#FFCAD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Buzz-In 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

#FFCE5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD756

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD380

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.

#3962E9

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: #FFD756;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD756;

CSS Variable

--color-buzz-in: #FFD756;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buzz-in': '#FFD756' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD756] text-[#FFD756]

SCSS

$buzz-in: #FFD756;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD756?

#FFD756 is Buzz-In, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD756 warm or cool?

Buzz-In reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Buzz-In?

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

What colors pair well with Buzz-In?

Buzz-In 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 Buzz-In?

You can download Buzz-In 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 Buzz-In?

The hex code is #FFD756. In RGB it's 255, 215, 86, and in HSL it's 46°, 100%, 67%.

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