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Cheerful Hue

#FFE195

RGB 255, 225, 149 · HSL 43°, 100%, 79% · CMYK 0, 12, 42, 0

Cheerful Hue is #FFE195 in HEX — rgb(255, 225, 149), hsl(43°, 100%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 42%, 0%).

Cheerful Hue pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 100%, 79%. 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#FFE195

RGB255, 225, 149

HSL43°, 100%, 79%

HSV43°, 42%, 100%

CMYK0, 12, 42, 0

Decimal16769429

CSS RGBrgb(255, 225, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 100%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hot Spot C-945

ΔE 0.5 · #FFE296

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 0.8 · #FEDF94

Benjamin Moore

Crowne 312

ΔE 1.8 · #FCDC91

Dulux

Cheesy Grin S14H3

ΔE 2 · #FADE95

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Spot 946

ΔE 2.1 · #FFE597

Valspar

Fruit Compote 3004-2A

ΔE 2.5 · #FFE190

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 2.6 · #FFE29B

Behr

Manila Tint 310A-3

ΔE 3.3 · #FFE39D

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 3.5 · #FAD992

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 3.8 · #FADB89

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 4 · #FCE79A

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5.2 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.3 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 6.8 · #F0D18E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.7 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FFE195

#94B2FF

Analogous

#FFAB94

#FFE195

#E8FF94

Triadic

#FFE195

#94FFE1

#E194FF

Split-Complementary

#FFE195

#94E8FF

#AB94FF

Tetradic

#FFE195

#94FFAB

#94B2FF

#FF94E8

Monochromatic

#FAB300

#FFCB47

#FFE195

#FFF6E0

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFE195

#B2FF94

#94B2FF

#E194FF

Compound

#FFE195

#E8FF94

#94B2FF

#AB94FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE7A9

#FAEBC4

#F9F2DF

Darker

#FFCA43

#DE9F00

#815C00

Saturation

#DAD0B9

#FFE194

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE195

#F7E796

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE195

#E6E6A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE195

#FFD8DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cheerful Hue 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

#FFD58B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE195

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDAAF

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.

#688EEE

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #FFE195;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE195;

CSS Variable

--color-cheerful-hue: #FFE195;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cheerful-hue': '#FFE195' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE195] text-[#FFE195]

SCSS

$cheerful-hue: #FFE195;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE195?

#FFE195 is Cheerful Hue, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE195 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cheerful Hue?

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

What colors pair well with Cheerful Hue?

Cheerful Hue 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 Cheerful Hue?

You can download Cheerful Hue 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 Cheerful Hue?

The hex code is #FFE195. In RGB it's 255, 225, 149, and in HSL it's 43°, 100%, 79%.

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