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Goldilocks

#FFF39A

RGB 255, 243, 154 · HSL 53°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 40, 0

Goldilocks is #FFF39A in HEX — rgb(255, 243, 154), hsl(53°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 40%, 0%).

Goldilocks pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 100%, 80%. 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#FFF39A

RGB255, 243, 154

HSL53°, 100%, 80%

HSV53°, 40%, 100%

CMYK0, 5, 40, 0

Decimal16774042

CSS RGBrgb(255, 243, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Banana Cream DE5395

ΔE 0.7 · #FFF49C

Behr

Rite Of Spring P300-3

ΔE 1.5 · #FDF19B

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 1.9 · #FFF29D

Vista Paint

Yellow Tail C-847

ΔE 2.6 · #FFEF9A

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 2.9 · #FDED98

Benjamin Moore

Sundance 2022-50

ΔE 3.4 · #FFF2A0

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 3.4 · #F8EB97

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 4 · #F7EE9C

Valspar

Chickery Chick 3008-2A

ΔE 5.1 · #FBE998

Dulux

Old Yella S17H3

ΔE 5.6 · #FEEA9A

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 6 · #F7E594

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 6.5 · #F1E99B

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 11 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 11.4 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.6 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#FFF39A

#99A5FF

Analogous

#FFC099

#FFF39A

#D8FF99

Triadic

#FFF39A

#99FFF3

#F399FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF39A

#99D8FF

#C099FF

Tetradic

#FFF39A

#99FFC0

#99A5FF

#FF99D8

Monochromatic

#FFE100

#FFEA4D

#FFF39A

#FFFCE5

Rectangle

#FFF39A

#A5FF99

#99A5FF

#F399FF

Compound

#FFF39A

#D8FF99

#99A5FF

#C099FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF5AD

#FAF4C6

#FAF7E1

Darker

#FFEA47

#E0C600

#837300

Saturation

#DBD8BD

#FFF399

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF39A

#FFF19B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF39A

#F5F5A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF39A

#FFE8F0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Goldilocks 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

#FFE38F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF39A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE8B3

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.

#6C7BEF

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 · 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 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: #FFF39A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF39A;

CSS Variable

--color-goldilocks: #FFF39A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'goldilocks': '#FFF39A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF39A] text-[#FFF39A]

SCSS

$goldilocks: #FFF39A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF39A?

#FFF39A is Goldilocks, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF39A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Goldilocks?

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

What colors pair well with Goldilocks?

Goldilocks 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 Goldilocks?

You can download Goldilocks 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 Goldilocks?

The hex code is #FFF39A. In RGB it's 255, 243, 154, and in HSL it's 53°, 100%, 80%.

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