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Lahn Yellow

#FFF80A

RGB 255, 248, 10 · HSL 58°, 100%, 52% · CMYK 0, 3, 96, 0

Lahn Yellow is #FFF80A in HEX — rgb(255, 248, 10), hsl(58°, 100%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 96%, 0%).

Lahn Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 100%, 52%. 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#FFF80A

RGB255, 248, 10

HSL58°, 100%, 52%

HSV58°, 96%, 100%

CMYK0, 3, 96, 0

Decimal16775178

CSS RGBrgb(255, 248, 10)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 100%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Luminous Yellow 1026

ΔE 4.4 · #FFFF00

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 6.1 · #EDEB00

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 14.8 · #E9DD24

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 16 · #FFE536

Benjamin Moore

Bright 2022-30

ΔE 16.1 · #FFDC01

Behr

Lemon Tart 380B-6

ΔE 18.4 · #FDDB25

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 19.1 · #FFD704

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 19.8 · #FFDF38

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 22.3 · #F8D016

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 23.7 · #FACD03

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 24.3 · #CCC921

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 25.9 · #FECB01

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 28.5 · #FFC700

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 39.8 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 41.7 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 47.5 · #ECC363

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

#FFF80A

#0A12FF

Analogous

#FF7C0A

#FFF80A

#8DFF0A

Triadic

#FFF80A

#0AFFF7

#F70AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFF80A

#0A8DFF

#7C0AFF

Tetradic

#FFF80A

#0AFF7C

#0A12FF

#FF0A8D

Monochromatic

#706C00

#BDB600

#FFF80A

#FFF957

#FFFCA3

Rectangle

#FFF80A

#12FF0A

#0A12FF

#F70AFF

Compound

#FFF80A

#8DFF0A

#0A12FF

#7C0AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF83B

#F4F077

#F2F0B6

Darker

#D4CD00

#928D00

#555200

Saturation

#A9A760

#FFF70A

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF80A

#FFF01B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF80A

#F9F963

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF80A

#FFE6F2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lahn Yellow 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

#FFE723

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF80A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECEC47

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.

#171DCB

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: #FFF80A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF80A;

CSS Variable

--color-lahn-yellow: #FFF80A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lahn-yellow': '#FFF80A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF80A] text-[#FFF80A]

SCSS

$lahn-yellow: #FFF80A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF80A?

#FFF80A is Lahn Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF80A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lahn Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Lahn Yellow?

Lahn Yellow 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 Lahn Yellow?

You can download Lahn Yellow 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 Lahn Yellow?

The hex code is #FFF80A. In RGB it's 255, 248, 10, and in HSL it's 58°, 100%, 52%.

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