YELLOWS

Swallowtail

#FFE690

RGB 255, 230, 144 · HSL 46°, 100%, 78% · CMYK 0, 10, 44, 0

Swallowtail is #FFE690 in HEX — rgb(255, 230, 144), hsl(46°, 100%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 44%, 0%).

Swallowtail pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 100%, 78%. 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#FFE690

RGB255, 230, 144

HSL46°, 100%, 78%

HSV46°, 44%, 100%

CMYK0, 10, 44, 0

Decimal16770704

CSS RGBrgb(255, 230, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 100%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sunlit Sand K-499

ΔE 1.1 · #FDE38D

Behr

Lemon Drops 340B-4

ΔE 2.1 · #FDE88F

Hallman-Lindsay

Go Go Glow 828

ΔE 2.3 · #FEE18B

Valspar

Fruit Compote 3004-2A

ΔE 3.2 · #FFE190

Benjamin Moore

San 360

ΔE 3.7 · #F8E890

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 4 · #F7E594

Dulux

Old Yella S17H3

ΔE 4 · #FEEA9A

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 4.3 · #FDED98

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 4.4 · #FFDF85

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 4.5 · #FADB89

Dunn-Edwards

Quack Quack DE5346

ΔE 4.8 · #FFE989

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 4.9 · #FCE79A

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 7.7 · #F0D181

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 7.9 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.6 · #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

#FFE690

#8FA9FF

Analogous

#FFAD8F

#FFE690

#E1FF8F

Triadic

#FFE690

#8FFFE5

#E58FFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE690

#8FE1FF

#AD8FFF

Tetradic

#FFE690

#8FFFAD

#8FA9FF

#FF8FE1

Monochromatic

#F5BC00

#FFD342

#FFE690

#FFF7DB

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFE690

#A9FF8F

#8FA9FF

#E58FFF

Compound

#FFE690

#E1FF8F

#8FA9FF

#AD8FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEAA5

#FAEDC1

#F9F3DE

Darker

#FFD23F

#DBA800

#7F6200

Saturation

#D8D0B6

#FFE58F

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

16.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE690

#FAE991

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE690

#EBEB9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE690

#FFDCE4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Swallowtail 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

#FFD987

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE690

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDEAB

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.

#6484EE

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: #FFE690;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE690;

CSS Variable

--color-swallowtail: #FFE690;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swallowtail': '#FFE690' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE690] text-[#FFE690]

SCSS

$swallowtail: #FFE690;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE690?

#FFE690 is Swallowtail, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE690 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swallowtail?

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

What colors pair well with Swallowtail?

Swallowtail 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 Swallowtail?

You can download Swallowtail 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 Swallowtail?

The hex code is #FFE690. In RGB it's 255, 230, 144, and in HSL it's 46°, 100%, 78%.

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