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Lantern Gold

#FFD97D

RGB 255, 217, 125 · HSL 42°, 100%, 75% · CMYK 0, 15, 51, 0

Lantern Gold is #FFD97D in HEX — rgb(255, 217, 125), hsl(42°, 100%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 51%, 0%).

Lantern Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 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#FFD97D

RGB255, 217, 125

HSL42°, 100%, 75%

HSV42°, 51%, 100%

CMYK0, 15, 51, 0

Decimal16767357

CSS RGBrgb(255, 217, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 100%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Banana Mania P260-4

ΔE 0.6 · #FFDA7D

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 1.9 · #FFD880

Valspar

Summer Wheat 3004-1C

ΔE 1.9 · #FFD979

Dunn-Edwards

Yuma Gold DE5305

ΔE 2 · #FFD678

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 2.4 · #FAD97A

PPG

Spiced Butternut 1206-5

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD978

Kilz

Jazz Age Yellow TB-85

ΔE 2.6 · #FFD57D

Dulux

Swedish Yellow S16H4

ΔE 2.8 · #FCDC81

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Touched 821

ΔE 2.8 · #FAD675

Vista Paint

Mayan Maize K-506

ΔE 3.1 · #F9D877

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 3.7 · #F5D27B

Benjamin Moore

Golden 313

ΔE 4.2 · #FBD071

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 6 · #FADB89

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 7.3 · #F0D181

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.2 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 15 · #E6D690

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

#FFD97D

#80A6FF

Analogous

#FF9980

#FFD97D

#E5FF80

Triadic

#FFD97D

#80FFD9

#D980FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD97D

#80E5FF

#9980FF

Tetradic

#FFD97D

#80FF99

#80A6FF

#FF80E5

Monochromatic

#E6A100

#FFC233

#FFD97D

#FFF0CC

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFD97D

#A6FF80

#80A6FF

#D980FF

Compound

#FFD97D

#E5FF80

#80A6FF

#9980FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE099

#F9E6B8

#F8EFD9

Darker

#FFC233

#D29300

#7A5600

Saturation

#D2C7AC

#FFD980

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

15.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD97D

#F3E17D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD97D

#E0E08E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD97D

#FFCFD7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lantern 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

#FFCF79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD97D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD49D

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.

#5985ED

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: #FFD97D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD97D;

CSS Variable

--color-lantern-gold: #FFD97D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lantern-gold': '#FFD97D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD97D] text-[#FFD97D]

SCSS

$lantern-gold: #FFD97D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD97D?

#FFD97D is Lantern Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD97D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lantern Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Lantern Gold?

Lantern 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 Lantern Gold?

You can download Lantern 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 Lantern Gold?

The hex code is #FFD97D. In RGB it's 255, 217, 125, and in HSL it's 42°, 100%, 75%.

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