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Pico Sun

#FFEC27

RGB 255, 236, 39 · HSL 55°, 100%, 58% · CMYK 0, 7, 85, 0

Pico Sun is #FFEC27 in HEX — rgb(255, 236, 39), hsl(55°, 100%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 85%, 0%).

Pico Sun pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 100%, 58%. 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#FFEC27

RGB255, 236, 39

HSL55°, 100%, 58%

HSV55°, 85%, 100%

CMYK0, 7, 85, 0

Decimal16772135

CSS RGBrgb(255, 236, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 100%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 6.3 · #F8F32B

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 6.7 · #FFE536

Dulux

Yellow Pet SB8A1

ΔE 7.5 · #FFDF24

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 8.3 · #EDEB00

Benjamin Moore

Bright 2022-30

ΔE 8.7 · #FFDC01

Behr

Lemon Tart 380B-6

ΔE 9.4 · #FDDB25

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 10.4 · #FFDF38

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 11.4 · #FFD704

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 13.5 · #FFDE42

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 15.5 · #FACD03

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 17.8 · #FECB01

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 18.2 · #CCC921

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 20.5 · #FFC700

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 31.4 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 32.5 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 38.5 · #ECC363

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

#FFEC27

#293BFF

Analogous

#FF8229

#FFEC27

#A6FF29

Triadic

#FFEC27

#29FFED

#ED29FF

Split-Complementary

#FFEC27

#29A6FF

#8229FF

Tetradic

#FFEC27

#29FF82

#293BFF

#FF29A6

Monochromatic

#8F8300

#DBC900

#FFEC27

#FFF475

#FFFAC2

Rectangle

#FFEC27

#3BFF29

#293BFF

#ED29FF

Compound

#FFEC27

#A6FF29

#293BFF

#8229FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF154

#F5EC88

#F4EFBF

Darker

#EDD900

#A39500

#5F5700

Saturation

#B4AF74

#FFED29

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

17.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFEC27

#FFEA2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFEC27

#EFEF64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFEC27

#FFDBE7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pico Sun 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

#FFDE38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFEC27

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE35D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#192AE2

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: #FFEC27;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFEC27;

CSS Variable

--color-pico-sun: #FFEC27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pico-sun': '#FFEC27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFEC27] text-[#FFEC27]

SCSS

$pico-sun: #FFEC27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFEC27?

#FFEC27 is Pico Sun, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFEC27 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pico Sun?

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

What colors pair well with Pico Sun?

Pico Sun 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 Pico Sun?

You can download Pico Sun 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 Pico Sun?

The hex code is #FFEC27. In RGB it's 255, 236, 39, and in HSL it's 55°, 100%, 58%.

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