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Broadway Lights

#F3D27F

RGB 243, 210, 127 · HSL 43°, 83%, 73% · CMYK 0, 14, 48, 5

Broadway Lights is #F3D27F in HEX — rgb(243, 210, 127), hsl(43°, 83%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 48%, 5%).

Broadway Lights pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 83%, 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.

HEX#F3D27F
RGB243, 210, 127
HSL43°, 83%, 73%
HSV43°, 48%, 95%
CMYK0, 14, 48, 5
Decimal15979135
CSS RGBrgb(243, 210, 127)
CSS HSLhsl(43, 83%, 73%)

Benjamin Moore

Broadway298

ΔE 0.4 · #F4D380

Dulux

RapunzelS14H4

ΔE 1.1 · #F6D37F

Colorhouse

Aspire .04Aspire-04

ΔE 1.8 · #F0D181

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow BirdSW9022

ΔE 2 · #F1CD7B

Farrow & Ball

Citron74

ΔE 2.2 · #F5D27B

Valspar

Amber Pearl3006-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #F3D57E

Behr

Warm Glow360D-4

ΔE 2.4 · #F4D37B

Vista Paint

Yellow TrumpetC-861

ΔE 2.5 · #F8D887

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Trumpet862

ΔE 2.8 · #F9D988

Dunn-Edwards

SummertimeDE5381

ΔE 3 · #F2D178

IKEA

IKEA07474

ΔE 3.3 · #FADB89

Dutch Boy

Bone IvoryVS-9225

ΔE 4.3 · #FFD880

Kilz

Jazz Age YellowTB-85

ΔE 5 · #FFD57D

PPG

Firelight1211-5

ΔE 5.5 · #F9D97B

RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 10.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow06

ΔE 15.7 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Complementary

#F3D27F
#81A1F3

Analogous

#F39A81
#F3D27F
#DBF381

Triadic

#F3D27F
#81F3D3
#D381F3

Split-Complementary

#F3D27F
#81DBF3
#9A81F3

Tetradic

#F3D27F
#81F39A
#81A1F3
#F381DB

Monochromatic

#C99513
#EDBA3B
#F3D27F
#FAEBC7
#FDF7E8

Rectangle

#F3D27F
#A1F381
#81A1F3
#D381F3

Compound

#F3D27F
#DBF381
#81A1F3
#9A81F3

Shades and tints of Broadway Lights run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FCF5E3
Tint #FAEDCB
Tint #F8E4B2
Tint #F6DB9A
Base #F3D27F
Shade #EDBA3A
Shade #C69312
Shade #7F5E0C
Shade #382A05

Lighter

#F6DC9A
#F3E2B9
#F5EDD9

Darker

#F1BD38
#C48F09
#745403

Saturation

#CBC2A9
#F3D381
#F9D57B

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Aa

vs White

1.46:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

14.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3D27F
#E9D97F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3D27F
#D8D88E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3D27F
#F6C8D0

Original → Simulated

Bright · Optimistic

Broadway Lights 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
#F6CA7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3D27F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3CF9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

#EEECE8

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.

#5A81E3

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #F3D27F;
CSS — background
background-color: #F3D27F;
CSS Variable
--color-broadway-lights: #F3D27F;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'broadway-lights': '#F3D27F' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#F3D27F] text-[#F3D27F]
SCSS
$broadway-lights: #F3D27F;
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What color is #F3D27F?

#F3D27F is Broadway Lights, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3D27F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Broadway Lights?

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

What colors pair well with Broadway Lights?

Broadway Lights 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 Broadway Lights?

You can download Broadway Lights 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 Broadway Lights?

The hex code is #F3D27F. In RGB it's 243, 210, 127, and in HSL it's 43°, 83%, 73%.

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