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Sunflower Yellow

#FFDA03

RGB 255, 218, 3 · HSL 51°, 100%, 51% · CMYK 0, 15, 99, 0

Sunflower Yellow is #FFDA03 in HEX — rgb(255, 218, 3), hsl(51°, 100%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 99%, 0%).

Sunflower Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 100%, 51%. 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#FFDA03

RGB255, 218, 3

HSL51°, 100%, 51%

HSV51°, 99%, 100%

CMYK0, 15, 99, 0

Decimal16767491

CSS RGBrgb(255, 218, 3)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 100%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bright 2022-30

ΔE 1.3 · #FFDC01

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Sun DE5405

ΔE 1.3 · #FFDC00

Behr

Lemon Zest S-G-390

ΔE 1.7 · #FCD709

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 1.8 · #FFD704

Dulux

Fresh Lemon SB8A2

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDD17

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 3.6 · #FAD201

Hallman-Lindsay

Happy Face 851

ΔE 5.6 · #FFD10B

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 6.5 · #FACD03

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 8.5 · #FECB01

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 8.6 · #FFDF38

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 11.2 · #FFC700

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 15.4 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 19.6 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 25.2 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 31.2 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 35.9 · #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

#FFDA03

#052BFF

Analogous

#FF5D05

#FFDA03

#A8FF05

Triadic

#FFDA03

#05FFDA

#DA05FF

Split-Complementary

#FFDA03

#05A8FF

#5D05FF

Tetradic

#FFDA03

#05FF5D

#052BFF

#FF05A8

Monochromatic

#6B5B00

#B89C00

#FFDA03

#FFE552

#FFF09E

Rectangle

#FFDA03

#2BFF05

#052BFF

#DA05FF

Compound

#FFDA03

#A8FF05

#052BFF

#5D05FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE137

#F4E174

#F2E9B5

Darker

#D0B100

#8F7A00

#534700

Saturation

#A89C5D

#FFDA05

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFDA03

#F8DF06

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFDA03

#E1E155

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFDA03

#FFCBD7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sunflower 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

#FFD01D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFDA03

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD542

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.

#1631C7

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: #FFDA03;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFDA03;

CSS Variable

--color-sunflower-yellow: #FFDA03;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunflower-yellow': '#FFDA03' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFDA03] text-[#FFDA03]

SCSS

$sunflower-yellow: #FFDA03;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFDA03?

#FFDA03 is Sunflower Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFDA03 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunflower Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Sunflower Yellow?

Sunflower 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 Sunflower Yellow?

You can download Sunflower 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 Sunflower Yellow?

The hex code is #FFDA03. In RGB it's 255, 218, 3, and in HSL it's 51°, 100%, 51%.

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