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Chickadee

#FFF47C

RGB 255, 244, 124 · HSL 55°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 0, 4, 51, 0

Chickadee is #FFF47C in HEX — rgb(255, 244, 124), hsl(55°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 51%, 0%).

Chickadee pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 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#FFF47C

RGB255, 244, 124

HSL55°, 100%, 74%

HSV55°, 51%, 100%

CMYK0, 4, 51, 0

Decimal16774268

CSS RGBrgb(255, 244, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chickadee DE5403

Exact match

Behr

Upbeat P300-5

ΔE 4.4 · #FDEB70

Vista Paint

Summer Yellow K-466

ΔE 5.2 · #FFEB7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 5.7 · #FFED80

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 7 · #ECE678

Benjamin Moore

Sunburst 2023-40

ΔE 7.5 · #FBE567

Dulux

Fandangle S18H5

ΔE 9.2 · #E4DA65

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.5 · #F2D964

Valspar

Lemon Curd 3007-2A

ΔE 10.7 · #FDE581

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 10.7 · #E1DD73

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11.4 · #F4D96C

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 14.2 · #FED95D

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 14.6 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 16.3 · #FDED98

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 17.7 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 19.5 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#FFF47C

#7A85FF

Analogous

#FFB27A

#FFF47C

#C8FF7A

Triadic

#FFF47C

#7AFFF4

#F47AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFF47C

#7AC8FF

#B27AFF

Tetradic

#FFF47C

#7AFFB2

#7A85FF

#FF7AC8

Monochromatic

#E0CE00

#FFEE2E

#FFF47C

#FFFAC7

#FFFDE5

Rectangle

#FFF47C

#85FF7A

#7A85FF

#F47AFF

Compound

#FFF47C

#C8FF7A

#7A85FF

#B27AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF695

#F9F3B5

#F8F5D8

Darker

#FFEE2F

#D0BE00

#796F00

Saturation

#D1CDA9

#FFF47A

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF47C

#FFF07E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF47C

#F6F693

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF47C

#FFE6F0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chickadee 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

#FFE478

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF47C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE99C

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.

#5561EC

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: #FFF47C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF47C;

CSS Variable

--color-chickadee: #FFF47C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chickadee': '#FFF47C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF47C] text-[#FFF47C]

SCSS

$chickadee: #FFF47C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF47C?

#FFF47C is Chickadee, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF47C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chickadee?

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

What colors pair well with Chickadee?

Chickadee 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 Chickadee?

You can download Chickadee 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 Chickadee?

The hex code is #FFF47C. In RGB it's 255, 244, 124, and in HSL it's 55°, 100%, 74%.

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