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Golden Butter

#FFD96D

RGB 255, 217, 109 · HSL 44°, 100%, 71% · CMYK 0, 15, 57, 0

Golden Butter is #FFD96D in HEX — rgb(255, 217, 109), hsl(44°, 100%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 57%, 0%).

Golden Butter pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 100%, 71%. 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#FFD96D

RGB255, 217, 109

HSL44°, 100%, 71%

HSV44°, 57%, 100%

CMYK0, 15, 57, 0

Decimal16767341

CSS RGBrgb(255, 217, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 100%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wildflower Honey 350B-6

ΔE 0.7 · #FDD86B

Vista Paint

Bright Fires K-546

ΔE 2 · #FFD668

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2020-40

ΔE 2.3 · #FFD968

PPG

Mariposa 17-17

ΔE 2.4 · #FCD766

Dulux

Sunbound S16H5

ΔE 2.7 · #F9D464

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Nectar DE5347

ΔE 2.7 · #FFDA68

Valspar

Golden Haze 3006-1C

ΔE 3.6 · #F8D866

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Halo 947

ΔE 3.8 · #FFD266

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 4.8 · #F4D96C

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 5.1 · #FBD473

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.5 · #F2D964

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 6.7 · #FAD97A

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 9.3 · #FFD880

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10 · #EABE5B

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 11.4 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#FFD96D

#6B93FF

Analogous

#FF8E6B

#FFD96D

#DCFF6B

Triadic

#FFD96D

#6BFFD8

#D86BFF

Split-Complementary

#FFD96D

#6BDCFF

#8E6BFF

Tetradic

#FFD96D

#6BFF8E

#6B93FF

#FF6BDC

Monochromatic

#D19900

#FFC31F

#FFD96D

#FFECB8

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFD96D

#93FF6B

#6B93FF

#D86BFF

Compound

#FFD96D

#DCFF6B

#6B93FF

#8E6BFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDF89

#F8E4AD

#F7EED3

Darker

#FFC423

#C79200

#745500

Saturation

#CBBF9F

#FFD86B

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD96D

#F4E16D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD96D

#E0E082

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD96D

#FFCDD7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Butter 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

#FFCF6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD96D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD491

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.

#4974EB

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: #FFD96D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD96D;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-butter: #FFD96D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-butter': '#FFD96D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD96D] text-[#FFD96D]

SCSS

$golden-butter: #FFD96D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD96D?

#FFD96D is Golden Butter, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD96D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Butter?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Butter?

Golden Butter 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 Golden Butter?

You can download Golden Butter 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 Golden Butter?

The hex code is #FFD96D. In RGB it's 255, 217, 109, and in HSL it's 44°, 100%, 71%.

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