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Fool’s Gold

#CAD175

RGB 202, 209, 117 · HSL 65°, 50%, 64% · CMYK 3, 0, 44, 18

Fool’s Gold is #CAD175 in HEX — rgb(202, 209, 117), hsl(65°, 50%, 64%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 44%, 18%).

Fool’s Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 50%, 64%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CAD175

RGB202, 209, 117

HSL65°, 50%, 64%

HSV65°, 44%, 82%

CMYK3, 0, 44, 18

Decimal13291893

CSS RGBrgb(202, 209, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 50%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Green Tea 6008-8A

ΔE 2.8 · #CDD170

PPG

Goody Gumdrop 1219-4

ΔE 3 · #CCD87A

Benjamin Moore

Pear 2028-40

ΔE 3.9 · #C4D270

Vista Paint

Alligator Alley K-386

ΔE 4.2 · #C8D27E

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 4.3 · #CCCE7A

Dulux

Lime Ice S19G4

ΔE 5.2 · #D4DD86

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Sorbet DE5550

ΔE 5.3 · #CFDD7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 5.7 · #C3CD7C

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 6.4 · #BEC675

Behr

Wasabi M340-4

ΔE 7.1 · #CDE183

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 8 · #C4C476

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 8.7 · #E0E491

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 8.7 · #C7DF89

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14.5 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 17.9 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.1 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 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

#CAD175

#7D75D1

Analogous

#D1AB75

#CAD175

#9CD175

Triadic

#CAD175

#75C9D1

#D175C9

Split-Complementary

#CAD175

#759CD1

#AB75D1

Tetradic

#CAD175

#75D1AB

#7D75D1

#D1759C

Monochromatic

#7B822B

#B1BB3E

#CAD175

#E0E4AF

#F6F7E8

Rectangle

#CAD175

#75D17D

#7D75D1

#D175C9

Compound

#CAD175

#9CD175

#7D75D1

#AB75D1

Variations

Lighter

#D4DA91

#DBDFB1

#E8EAD4

Darker

#B9C441

#838B28

#4D5216

Saturation

#AFB195

#C9D175

#DDE85E

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD175

#D8C877

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD175

#D0D086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD175

#D0C6CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fool’s Gold 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

#D7C973

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD175

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4CE97

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#6259BC

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: #CAD175;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD175;

CSS Variable

--color-fool’s-gold: #CAD175;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fool’s-gold': '#CAD175' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD175] text-[#CAD175]

SCSS

$fool’s-gold: #CAD175;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD175?

#CAD175 is Fool’s Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAD175 warm or cool?

Fool’s Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fool’s Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Fool’s Gold?

Fool’s Gold 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 Fool’s Gold?

You can download Fool’s Gold 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 Fool’s Gold?

The hex code is #CAD175. In RGB it's 202, 209, 117, and in HSL it's 65°, 50%, 64%.

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