YELLOWS

Highlighter

#FFE536

RGB 255, 229, 54 · HSL 52°, 100%, 61% · CMYK 0, 10, 79, 0

Highlighter is #FFE536 in HEX — rgb(255, 229, 54), hsl(52°, 100%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 79%, 0%).

Highlighter pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 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#FFE536

RGB255, 229, 54

HSL52°, 100%, 61%

HSV52°, 79%, 100%

CMYK0, 10, 79, 0

Decimal16770358

CSS RGBrgb(255, 229, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 100%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

Exact match

Behr

Neon Light 380B-5

ΔE 3.2 · #FDE33E

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 3.9 · #FFDF38

Dulux

Yellow Pet SB8A1

ΔE 4.3 · #FFDF24

Benjamin Moore

Bold 336

ΔE 4.9 · #FFDE3A

Vista Paint

Citron C-849

ΔE 5.5 · #FFE041

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 6 · #F3DA0B

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 6.8 · #FFDE42

Valspar

Sunny Jonquil 3010-1

ΔE 9.5 · #FFD639

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 12.5 · #FED340

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 15.3 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.6 · #CCC921

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25.3 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 26.5 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 32 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#FFE536

#3853FF

Analogous

#FF8138

#FFE536

#B6FF38

Triadic

#FFE536

#38FFE4

#E438FF

Split-Complementary

#FFE536

#38B6FF

#8138FF

Tetradic

#FFE536

#38FF81

#3853FF

#FF38B6

Monochromatic

#9E8900

#EBCB00

#FFE536

#FFEF85

#FFF9D1

Rectangle

#FFE536

#53FF38

#3853FF

#E438FF

Compound

#FFE536

#B6FF38

#3853FF

#8138FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEA60

#F6E991

#F5EEC4

Darker

#F9D800

#AB9400

#645600

Saturation

#B9B17E

#FFE438

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE536

#FEE639

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE536

#EAEA66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE536

#FFD5E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Highlighter 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

#FFD844

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE536

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDD68

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.

#223CE6

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: #FFE536;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE536;

CSS Variable

--color-highlighter: #FFE536;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'highlighter': '#FFE536' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE536] text-[#FFE536]

SCSS

$highlighter: #FFE536;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE536?

#FFE536 is Highlighter, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE536 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Highlighter?

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

What colors pair well with Highlighter?

Highlighter 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 Highlighter?

You can download Highlighter 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 Highlighter?

The hex code is #FFE536. In RGB it's 255, 229, 54, and in HSL it's 52°, 100%, 61%.

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