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Hot Spot

#FFE597

RGB 255, 229, 151 · HSL 45°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 10, 41, 0

Hot Spot is #FFE597 in HEX — rgb(255, 229, 151), hsl(45°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 41%, 0%).

Hot Spot pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 100%, 80%. 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#FFE597

RGB255, 229, 151

HSL45°, 100%, 80%

HSV45°, 41%, 100%

CMYK0, 10, 41, 0

Decimal16770455

CSS RGBrgb(255, 229, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Hot Spot 946

Exact match

Vista Paint

Butter Tart C-854

ΔE 1.2 · #FFE79A

Dulux

Pale Daffodil S16H3

ΔE 1.3 · #FDE599

Behr

Polka Dot Skirt P280-3

ΔE 1.6 · #FDE594

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 2.2 · #FCE79A

Valspar

Like Butter 3005-2A

ΔE 2.5 · #FEE59C

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 2.9 · #FEDF94

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2019-50

ΔE 3.4 · #FFE9A0

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 3.6 · #FFE29B

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 4.6 · #FADB89

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.1 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5.2 · #FAE39F

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.4 · #FDED98

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 5.5 · #FAD992

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.2 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#FFE597

#99B3FF

Analogous

#FFB399

#FFE597

#E6FF99

Triadic

#FFE597

#99FFE6

#E699FF

Split-Complementary

#FFE597

#99E6FF

#B399FF

Tetradic

#FFE597

#99FFB3

#99B3FF

#FF99E5

Monochromatic

#FFBF00

#FFD24D

#FFE597

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFE597

#B3FF99

#99B3FF

#E699FF

Compound

#FFE597

#E6FF99

#99B3FF

#B399FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEBAD

#FAEDC6

#FAF3E1

Darker

#FFD147

#E0A800

#836200

Saturation

#DBD4BD

#FFE699

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE597

#F9E998

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE597

#EAEAA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE597

#FFDBE3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hot Spot 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

#FFD88C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE597

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDDB1

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.

#6C8DEF

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: #FFE597;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE597;

CSS Variable

--color-hot-spot: #FFE597;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot-spot': '#FFE597' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE597] text-[#FFE597]

SCSS

$hot-spot: #FFE597;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE597?

#FFE597 is Hot Spot, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE597 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hot Spot?

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

What colors pair well with Hot Spot?

Hot Spot 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 Hot Spot?

You can download Hot Spot 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 Hot Spot?

The hex code is #FFE597. In RGB it's 255, 229, 151, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 80%.

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