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The First Daffodil

#FFF08C

RGB 255, 240, 140 · HSL 52°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 0, 6, 45, 0

The First Daffodil is #FFF08C in HEX — rgb(255, 240, 140), hsl(52°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 45%, 0%).

The First Daffodil pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 100%, 77%. 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#FFF08C

RGB255, 240, 140

HSL52°, 100%, 77%

HSV52°, 45%, 100%

CMYK0, 6, 45, 0

Decimal16773260

CSS RGBrgb(255, 240, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 100%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rise And Shine P300-4

ΔE 1.4 · #FCEF8D

PPG

Citrus Punch 1212-5

ΔE 3.1 · #FDEA83

Vista Paint

Lemon Burst K-467

ΔE 3.3 · #FEEE91

Dunn-Edwards

Quack Quack DE5346

ΔE 3.8 · #FFE989

Benjamin Moore

Good 326

ΔE 3.9 · #FAE685

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 4.7 · #FFED80

Valspar

Lemon Curd 3007-2A

ΔE 5 · #FDE581

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 6.1 · #FFE481

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 7.1 · #FDED98

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 9.2 · #F7EE9C

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 9.2 · #E1DD73

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 9.4 · #F7E594

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.5 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 12.7 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 13.2 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 16.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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

#FFF08C

#8A99FF

Analogous

#FFB58A

#FFF08C

#D4FF8A

Triadic

#FFF08C

#8AFFEF

#EF8AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFF08C

#8AD4FF

#B58AFF

Tetradic

#FFF08C

#8AFFB5

#8A99FF

#FF8AD4

Monochromatic

#F0D000

#FFE53D

#FFF08C

#FFFAD6

#FFFCE5

Rectangle

#FFF08C

#99FF8A

#8A99FF

#EF8AFF

Compound

#FFF08C

#D4FF8A

#8A99FF

#B58AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF2A1

#FAF2BE

#F9F5DC

Darker

#FFE53B

#D8BB00

#7E6D00

Saturation

#D6D1B3

#FFEF8A

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF08C

#FFEF8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF08C

#F3F39E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF08C

#FFE4EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

The First Daffodil 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

#FFE184

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF08C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE6A8

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.

#6073ED

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: #FFF08C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF08C;

CSS Variable

--color-the-first-daffodil: #FFF08C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'the-first-daffodil': '#FFF08C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF08C] text-[#FFF08C]

SCSS

$the-first-daffodil: #FFF08C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF08C?

#FFF08C is The First Daffodil, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF08C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with The First Daffodil?

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

What colors pair well with The First Daffodil?

The First Daffodil 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 The First Daffodil?

You can download The First Daffodil 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 The First Daffodil?

The hex code is #FFF08C. In RGB it's 255, 240, 140, and in HSL it's 52°, 100%, 77%.

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