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Bold

#FFDE3A

RGB 255, 222, 58 · HSL 50°, 100%, 61% · CMYK 0, 13, 77, 0

Bold is #FFDE3A in HEX — rgb(255, 222, 58), hsl(50°, 100%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 77%, 0%).

Bold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 100%, 61%. 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#FFDE3A

RGB255, 222, 58

HSL50°, 100%, 61%

HSV50°, 77%, 100%

CMYK0, 13, 77, 0

Decimal16768570

CSS RGBrgb(255, 222, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 100%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bold 336

Exact match

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 1 · #FFDF38

Behr

Buzz-in P300-6

ΔE 1.4 · #FEDB39

Vista Paint

Citron C-849

ΔE 2 · #FFE041

Dulux

Fluffy Duckling S17H8

ΔE 2.3 · #FCD939

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 2.6 · #FFDE42

Valspar

Sunny Jonquil 3010-1

ΔE 4.7 · #FFD639

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 4.9 · #FFE536

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 5.6 · #F5D033

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 7.6 · #FED340

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 8.2 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 12 · #FFD754

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 21.7 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 22.1 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#FFDE3A

#3859FF

Analogous

#FF7A38

#FFDE3A

#BDFF38

Triadic

#FFDE3A

#38FFDE

#DE38FF

Split-Complementary

#FFDE3A

#38BDFF

#7A38FF

Tetradic

#FFDE3A

#38FF7A

#3859FF

#FF38BD

Monochromatic

#9E8400

#EBC400

#FFDE3A

#FFEB85

#FFF7D1

Rectangle

#FFDE3A

#59FF38

#3859FF

#DE38FF

Compound

#FFDE3A

#BDFF38

#3859FF

#7A38FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE460

#F6E591

#F5ECC4

Darker

#F9CF00

#AB8F00

#645300

Saturation

#B9AF7E

#FFDE38

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFDE3A

#F9E23B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFDE3A

#E4E466

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFDE3A

#FFCFDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bold 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

#FFD347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFDE3A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD86B

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.

#2243E6

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: #FFDE3A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFDE3A;

CSS Variable

--color-bold: #FFDE3A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bold': '#FFDE3A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFDE3A] text-[#FFDE3A]

SCSS

$bold: #FFDE3A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFDE3A?

#FFDE3A is Bold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFDE3A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bold?

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

What colors pair well with Bold?

Bold 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 Bold?

You can download Bold 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 Bold?

The hex code is #FFDE3A. In RGB it's 255, 222, 58, and in HSL it's 50°, 100%, 61%.

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