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Crypto Gold

#FFE314

RGB 255, 227, 20 · HSL 53°, 100%, 54% · CMYK 0, 11, 92, 0

Crypto Gold is #FFE314 in HEX — rgb(255, 227, 20), hsl(53°, 100%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 92%, 0%).

Crypto Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 100%, 54%. 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#FFE314

RGB255, 227, 20

HSL53°, 100%, 54%

HSV53°, 92%, 100%

CMYK0, 11, 92, 0

Decimal16769812

CSS RGBrgb(255, 227, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 100%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fresh Lemon SB8A2

ΔE 3.7 · #FFDD17

Benjamin Moore

Bright 2022-30

ΔE 3.8 · #FFDC01

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Sun DE5405

ΔE 3.8 · #FFDC00

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 4 · #F3DA0B

Behr

Lemon Zest S-G-390

ΔE 5.9 · #FCD709

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 6.7 · #FFD704

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 8.9 · #FFDF38

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 9.7 · #F8D016

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 11.1 · #FACD03

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 11.8 · #EDEB00

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 13.3 · #FECB01

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 16 · #FFC700

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 19 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 29.2 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 31.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 37.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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 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

#FFE314

#1430FF

Analogous

#FF6E14

#FFE314

#A5FF14

Triadic

#FFE314

#14FFE4

#E414FF

Split-Complementary

#FFE314

#14A5FF

#6E14FF

Tetradic

#FFE314

#14FF6E

#1430FF

#FF14A5

Monochromatic

#7A6C00

#C7B000

#FFE314

#FFED61

#FFF5AD

Rectangle

#FFE314

#30FF14

#1430FF

#E414FF

Compound

#FFE314

#A5FF14

#1430FF

#6E14FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE943

#F4E67D

#F3ECB9

Darker

#DCC300

#978600

#584E00

Saturation

#ADA567

#FFE414

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE314

#FDE41A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE314

#E8E85C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE314

#FFD3DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crypto 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

#FFD72A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE314

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDC4E

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.

#172DD3

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: #FFE314;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE314;

CSS Variable

--color-crypto-gold: #FFE314;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crypto-gold': '#FFE314' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE314] text-[#FFE314]

SCSS

$crypto-gold: #FFE314;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE314?

#FFE314 is Crypto Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE314 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crypto Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Crypto Gold?

Crypto 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 Crypto Gold?

You can download Crypto 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 Crypto Gold?

The hex code is #FFE314. In RGB it's 255, 227, 20, and in HSL it's 53°, 100%, 54%.

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