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VIC 20 Creme

#FFFFB2

RGB 255, 255, 178 · HSL 60°, 100%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 30, 0

VIC 20 Creme is #FFFFB2 in HEX — rgb(255, 255, 178), hsl(60°, 100%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 30%, 0%).

VIC 20 Creme pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 100%, 85%. 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#FFFFB2

RGB255, 255, 178

HSL60°, 100%, 85%

HSV60°, 30%, 100%

CMYK0, 0, 30, 0

Decimal16777138

CSS RGBrgb(255, 255, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 100%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Summer Resort 400A-2

ΔE 2.6 · #F6F9AC

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Slice DE5402

ΔE 3.7 · #FFFBA8

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2025-50

ΔE 5.4 · #F1F1A0

Vista Paint

Lemon Zest C-839

ΔE 6.7 · #FFF1A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Zest 840

ΔE 6.8 · #FFF1A5

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 7.2 · #F7EE9C

PPG

Lemon Pepper 1216-4

ΔE 7.4 · #EBECA7

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 7.9 · #F1E99B

Dulux

Pitapat S18H3

ΔE 8 · #EDE89A

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 9.2 · #F0EBAC

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.6 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 11.1 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 11.5 · #DBE8A7

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 12.2 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 25.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

96/100

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

#FFFFB2

#B3B3FF

Analogous

#FFD9B3

#FFFFB2

#D9FFB3

Triadic

#FFFFB2

#B3FFFF

#FFB3FF

Split-Complementary

#FFFFB2

#B3D9FF

#D9B3FF

Tetradic

#FFFFB2

#B3FFD9

#B3B3FF

#FFB3D9

Monochromatic

#FFFF1A

#FFFF66

#FFFFB2

#FFFFE5

Rectangle

#FFFFB2

#B3FFB3

#B3B3FF

#FFB3FF

Compound

#FFFFB2

#D9FFB3

#B3B3FF

#D9B3FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFFC2

#FCFCD5

#FBFBE8

Darker

#FFFF5C

#EEEE00

#8B8B00

Saturation

#E4E4CD

#FFFFB3

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

1.04:1

Fail

vs Black

20.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFFFB2

#FFF9B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFFFB2

#FFFFBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFFFB2

#FFF5FB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

VIC 20 Creme 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

#FFECA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFFFB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECF1C5

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.

#8080F1

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FFFFB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFFFB2;

CSS Variable

--color-vic-20-creme: #FFFFB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vic-20-creme': '#FFFFB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFFFB2] text-[#FFFFB2]

SCSS

$vic-20-creme: #FFFFB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFFFB2?

#FFFFB2 is VIC 20 Creme, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFFFB2 warm or cool?

VIC 20 Creme reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with VIC 20 Creme?

VIC 20 Creme works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with VIC 20 Creme?

VIC 20 Creme 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 VIC 20 Creme?

You can download VIC 20 Creme 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 VIC 20 Creme?

The hex code is #FFFFB2. In RGB it's 255, 255, 178, and in HSL it's 60°, 100%, 85%.

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