YELLOWS

First Tulip

#FFE79C

RGB 255, 231, 156 · HSL 45°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 9, 39, 0

First Tulip is #FFE79C in HEX — rgb(255, 231, 156), hsl(45°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 39%, 0%).

First Tulip pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 100%, 81%. 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#FFE79C

RGB255, 231, 156

HSL45°, 100%, 81%

HSV45°, 39%, 100%

CMYK0, 9, 39, 0

Decimal16770972

CSS RGBrgb(255, 231, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Daffodil S16H3

ΔE 0.9 · #FDE599

Vista Paint

Butter Tart C-854

ΔE 1 · #FFE79A

Hallman-Lindsay

Butter Tart 855

ΔE 1 · #FFE99E

Valspar

Like Butter 3005-2A

ΔE 1.2 · #FEE59C

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 1.5 · #FCE79A

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2019-50

ΔE 1.5 · #FFE9A0

Dunn-Edwards

Egg Nog DE5422

ΔE 2.2 · #FDEA9F

Behr

Sweet As Honey P290-2

ΔE 2.8 · #FEECA1

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 3.7 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3.7 · #F7E29D

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 3.8 · #FEDF94

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 4.5 · #F9DF9C

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.7 · #FDED98

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 5.8 · #FAD992

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 19.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#FFE79C

#9EB6FF

Analogous

#FFB69E

#FFE79C

#E7FF9E

Triadic

#FFE79C

#9EFFE7

#E79EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE79C

#9EE7FF

#B69EFF

Tetradic

#FFE79C

#9EFFB6

#9EB6FF

#FF9EE7

Monochromatic

#FFC105

#FFD452

#FFE79C

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFE79C

#B6FF9E

#9EB6FF

#E79EFF

Compound

#FFE79C

#E7FF9E

#9EB6FF

#B69EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFECB1

#FBEEC9

#FAF4E2

Darker

#FFD24B

#E3AA00

#846300

Saturation

#DDD6C0

#FFE79E

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE79C

#FAEA9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE79C

#EBEBA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE79C

#FFDEE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

First Tulip 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

#FFDA90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE79C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDFB4

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.

#7090EF

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FFE79C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE79C;

CSS Variable

--color-first-tulip: #FFE79C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-tulip': '#FFE79C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE79C] text-[#FFE79C]

SCSS

$first-tulip: #FFE79C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE79C?

#FFE79C is First Tulip, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE79C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with First Tulip?

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

What colors pair well with First Tulip?

First Tulip 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 First Tulip?

You can download First Tulip 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 First Tulip?

The hex code is #FFE79C. In RGB it's 255, 231, 156, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 81%.

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