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Butter Yellow

#FFFD74

RGB 255, 253, 116 · HSL 59°, 100%, 73% · CMYK 0, 1, 55, 0

Butter Yellow is #FFFD74 in HEX — rgb(255, 253, 116), hsl(59°, 100%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 55%, 0%).

Butter Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 100%, 73%. 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#FFFD74

RGB255, 253, 116

HSL59°, 100%, 73%

HSV59°, 55%, 100%

CMYK0, 1, 55, 0

Decimal16776564

CSS RGBrgb(255, 253, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 100%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chickadee DE5403

ΔE 8.2 · #FFF47C

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 9.6 · #E2E566

Behr

Upbeat P300-5

ΔE 9.8 · #FDEB70

Vista Paint

Summer Yellow K-466

ΔE 13 · #FFEB7A

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 13.7 · #ECE678

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 13.9 · #FFED80

Dulux

Fandangle S18H5

ΔE 14.2 · #E4DA65

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 14.3 · #D8D556

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.3 · #F2D964

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 16.9 · #E1DD73

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 18.3 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 18.3 · #E1CC4F

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 18.5 · #FED95D

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 20.5 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 24.1 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 27.5 · #F5D27B

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

#FFFD74

#7578FF

Analogous

#FFB875

#FFFD74

#BCFF75

Triadic

#FFFD74

#75FFFD

#FD75FF

Split-Complementary

#FFFD74

#75BCFF

#B875FF

Tetradic

#FFFD74

#75FFB8

#7578FF

#FF75BC

Monochromatic

#DBD800

#FFFB29

#FFFD74

#FFFEC2

#FFFFE5

Rectangle

#FFFD74

#78FF75

#7578FF

#FD75FF

Compound

#FFFD74

#BCFF75

#7578FF

#B875FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFD91

#F9F8B3

#F8F7D6

Darker

#FFFB2B

#CDC900

#777500

Saturation

#CFCEA5

#FFFD75

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

19.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFFD74

#FFF577

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFFD74

#FDFD90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFFD74

#FFEEF8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Butter 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

#FFEA72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFFD74

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECEF96

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.

#5153EC

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: #FFFD74;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFFD74;

CSS Variable

--color-butter-yellow: #FFFD74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butter-yellow': '#FFFD74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFFD74] text-[#FFFD74]

SCSS

$butter-yellow: #FFFD74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFFD74?

#FFFD74 is Butter Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFFD74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butter Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Butter Yellow?

Butter 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 Butter Yellow?

You can download Butter 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 Butter Yellow?

The hex code is #FFFD74. In RGB it's 255, 253, 116, and in HSL it's 59°, 100%, 73%.

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