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Summer Yellow

#FFEB7A

RGB 255, 235, 122 · HSL 51°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 0, 8, 52, 0

Summer Yellow is #FFEB7A in HEX — rgb(255, 235, 122), hsl(51°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 52%, 0%).

Summer Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 100%, 74%. 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#FFEB7A

RGB255, 235, 122

HSL51°, 100%, 74%

HSV51°, 52%, 100%

CMYK0, 8, 52, 0

Decimal16771962

CSS RGBrgb(255, 235, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Summer Yellow K-466

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Dandelion DE5417

ΔE 2 · #FCE974

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 2.2 · #FFED80

Behr

Bicycle Yellow 370A-3

ΔE 2.3 · #FDEA74

Benjamin Moore

No-Nonsense 361

ΔE 4.1 · #F9E57C

PPG

Citrus Punch 1212-5

ΔE 4.7 · #FDEA83

Valspar

Lemon Curd 3007-2A

ΔE 6.2 · #FDE581

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 6.7 · #F4D96C

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.9 · #F2D964

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 6.9 · #FFE481

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 9.5 · #E1DD73

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 10.3 · #EDD26F

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 12.5 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 13.6 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 14.6 · #F5D27B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 14.7 · #E0CD74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#FFEB7A

#7A8EFF

Analogous

#FFA97A

#FFEB7A

#D1FF7A

Triadic

#FFEB7A

#7AFFEB

#EB7AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFEB7A

#7AD1FF

#A97AFF

Tetradic

#FFEB7A

#7AFFA9

#7A8EFF

#FF7AD1

Monochromatic

#E0BF00

#FFE02E

#FFEB7A

#FFF7C7

#FFFBE5

Rectangle

#FFEB7A

#8EFF7A

#7A8EFF

#EB7AFF

Compound

#FFEB7A

#D1FF7A

#7A8EFF

#A97AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEF95

#F9EFB5

#F8F3D8

Darker

#FFE02F

#D0B000

#796700

Saturation

#D1CBA9

#FFEB7A

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFEB7A

#FFEB7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFEB7A

#EFEF90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFEB7A

#FFDEE7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Summer Yellow 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

#FFDD77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFEB7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE29B

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.

#556BEC

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: #FFEB7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFEB7A;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-yellow: #FFEB7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-yellow': '#FFEB7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFEB7A] text-[#FFEB7A]

SCSS

$summer-yellow: #FFEB7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFEB7A?

#FFEB7A is Summer Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFEB7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Yellow?

Summer Yellow 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 Summer Yellow?

You can download Summer Yellow 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 Summer Yellow?

The hex code is #FFEB7A. In RGB it's 255, 235, 122, and in HSL it's 51°, 100%, 74%.

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