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Mellow

#FFEAA0

RGB 255, 234, 160 · HSL 47°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 8, 37, 0

Mellow is #FFEAA0 in HEX — rgb(255, 234, 160), hsl(47°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 37%, 0%).

Mellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 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#FFEAA0

RGB255, 234, 160

HSL47°, 100%, 81%

HSV47°, 37%, 100%

CMYK0, 8, 37, 0

Decimal16771744

CSS RGBrgb(255, 234, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mellow 2020-50

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Butter Tart 855

ΔE 0.8 · #FFE99E

Dunn-Edwards

Egg Nog DE5422

ΔE 0.9 · #FDEA9F

Valspar

Lemon Twist 3006-2B

ΔE 1.1 · #FDE9A1

Behr

Lively Yellow 330A-3

ΔE 1.3 · #FEECA2

Vista Paint

Rich Glow C-951

ΔE 1.5 · #FFE79E

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 1.9 · #FCE79A

Dulux

Pale Daffodil S16H3

ΔE 2.4 · #FDE599

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3.5 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 3.6 · #FAE39F

IKEA

IKEA073 73

ΔE 4.2 · #FAEE9F

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 4.2 · #F7E594

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.5 · #FDED98

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 5.6 · #F1E99B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 20 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#FFEAA0

#9EB3FF

Analogous

#FFBA9E

#FFEAA0

#E4FF9E

Triadic

#FFEAA0

#9EFFEA

#EA9EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFEAA0

#9EE4FF

#BA9EFF

Tetradic

#FFEAA0

#9EFFBA

#9EB3FF

#FF9EE4

Monochromatic

#FFC905

#FFD952

#FFEAA0

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFEAA0

#B3FF9E

#9EB3FF

#EA9EFF

Compound

#FFEAA0

#E4FF9E

#9EB3FF

#BA9EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEEB1

#FBF0C9

#FAF5E2

Darker

#FFD84B

#E3B200

#846800

Saturation

#DDD7C0

#FFEA9E

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFEAA0

#FCECA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFEAA0

#EEEEAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFEAA0

#FFE1E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mellow 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

#FFDC93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFEAA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE1B7

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.

#708CEF

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: #FFEAA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFEAA0;

CSS Variable

--color-mellow: #FFEAA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mellow': '#FFEAA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFEAA0] text-[#FFEAA0]

SCSS

$mellow: #FFEAA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFEAA0?

#FFEAA0 is Mellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFEAA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mellow?

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

What colors pair well with Mellow?

Mellow 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 Mellow?

You can download Mellow 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 Mellow?

The hex code is #FFEAA0. In RGB it's 255, 234, 160, and in HSL it's 47°, 100%, 81%.

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