YELLOWS

Yellow

#FFFC99

RGB 255, 252, 153 · HSL 58°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 1, 40, 0

Yellow is #FFFC99 in HEX — rgb(255, 252, 153), hsl(58°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 40%, 0%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 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#FFFC99

RGB255, 252, 153

HSL58°, 100%, 80%

HSV58°, 40%, 100%

CMYK0, 1, 40, 0

Decimal16776345

CSS RGBrgb(255, 252, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rise And Shine P300-4

ΔE 5.6 · #FCEF8D

Dunn-Edwards

Banana Cream DE5395

ΔE 6.2 · #FFF49C

Vista Paint

Lemon Burst K-467

ΔE 6.9 · #FEEE91

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 7.8 · #FFF29D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 8.9 · #FDED98

PPG

Citrus Punch 1212-5

ΔE 8.9 · #FDEA83

Benjamin Moore

Sundance 2022-50

ΔE 9 · #FFF2A0

Dulux

Hippy S18H4

ΔE 9 · #EAE283

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 9.1 · #F7EE9C

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 10.7 · #E2E48F

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 11.4 · #F1E99B

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 11.8 · #F7E594

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 16.9 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 17 · #E0CD74

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.7 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 18.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

#FFFC99

#999CFF

Analogous

#FFC999

#FFFC99

#CFFF99

Triadic

#FFFC99

#99FFFC

#FC99FF

Split-Complementary

#FFFC99

#99CFFF

#C999FF

Tetradic

#FFFC99

#99FFC9

#999CFF

#FF99CF

Monochromatic

#FFF700

#FFF94D

#FFFC99

#FFFEE5

Rectangle

#FFFC99

#9CFF99

#999CFF

#FC99FF

Compound

#FFFC99

#CFFF99

#999CFF

#C999FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFCAD

#FAF9C6

#FAF9E1

Darker

#FFF947

#E0D900

#837E00

Saturation

#DBDABD

#FFFC99

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

1.07:1

Fail

vs Black

19.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFFC99

#FFF69B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFFC99

#FDFDAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFFC99

#FFF0F8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#FFEA8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFFC99

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECEFB2

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.

#6C70EF

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: #FFFC99;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFFC99;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #FFFC99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#FFFC99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFFC99] text-[#FFFC99]

SCSS

$yellow: #FFFC99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFFC99?

#FFFC99 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFFC99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

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 Yellow?

You can download 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #FFFC99. In RGB it's 255, 252, 153, and in HSL it's 58°, 100%, 80%.

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