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Hollandaise

#FFEE44

RGB 255, 238, 68 · HSL 55°, 100%, 63% · CMYK 0, 7, 73, 0

Hollandaise is #FFEE44 in HEX — rgb(255, 238, 68), hsl(55°, 100%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 73%, 0%).

Hollandaise pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 100%, 63%. 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#FFEE44

RGB255, 238, 68

HSL55°, 100%, 63%

HSV55°, 73%, 100%

CMYK0, 7, 73, 0

Decimal16772676

CSS RGBrgb(255, 238, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 100%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 5.1 · #FFE536

Behr

Neon Light 380B-5

ΔE 5.4 · #FDE33E

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 5.7 · #EBE134

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 7.1 · #FFE449

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 8 · #FFDF38

Benjamin Moore

Bold 336

ΔE 8.6 · #FFDE3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 9.4 · #FFDE42

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 9.5 · #F8F32B

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 12.8 · #EDEB00

Valspar

Sunny Jonquil 3010-1

ΔE 13.3 · #FFD639

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.3 · #CCC921

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 15.6 · #FED340

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 19.6 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 24.8 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 30.1 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 32.7 · #ECC363

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

#FFEE44

#4252FF

Analogous

#FF9142

#FFEE44

#B0FF42

Triadic

#FFEE44

#42FFEF

#EF42FF

Split-Complementary

#FFEE44

#42B0FF

#9142FF

Tetradic

#FFEE44

#42FF91

#4252FF

#FF42B0

Monochromatic

#A89A00

#F5E000

#FFEE44

#FFF68F

#FFFCDB

Rectangle

#FFEE44

#52FF42

#4252FF

#EF42FF

Compound

#FFEE44

#B0FF42

#4252FF

#9142FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF268

#F7EE96

#F5F1C7

Darker

#FFEA02

#B1A200

#675E00

Saturation

#BDB884

#FFEF42

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

17.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFEE44

#FFEB47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFEE44

#F1F170

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFEE44

#FFDEE9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hollandaise 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

#FFDF4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFEE44

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE472

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.

#2A3AE7

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: #FFEE44;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFEE44;

CSS Variable

--color-hollandaise: #FFEE44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hollandaise': '#FFEE44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFEE44] text-[#FFEE44]

SCSS

$hollandaise: #FFEE44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFEE44?

#FFEE44 is Hollandaise, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFEE44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hollandaise?

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

What colors pair well with Hollandaise?

Hollandaise 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 Hollandaise?

You can download Hollandaise 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 Hollandaise?

The hex code is #FFEE44. In RGB it's 255, 238, 68, and in HSL it's 55°, 100%, 63%.

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