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Golden Foil

#CCCC00

RGB 204, 204, 0 · HSL 60°, 100%, 40% · CMYK 0, 0, 100, 20

Golden Foil is #CCCC00 in HEX — rgb(204, 204, 0), hsl(60°, 100%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 100%, 20%).

Golden Foil pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 100%, 40%. 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#CCCC00

RGB204, 204, 0

HSL60°, 100%, 40%

HSV60°, 100%, 80%

CMYK0, 0, 100, 20

Decimal13421568

CSS RGBrgb(204, 204, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 100%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 4.3 · #D3D713

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 5.1 · #DAD000

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 5.6 · #CCC921

Behr

Anime P340-5

ΔE 8.1 · #C5D525

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 8.3 · #C8D62D

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 8.4 · #E9DD24

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 9.4 · #C5C225

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 10.4 · #B2C216

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 12.1 · #E6D943

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 13.3 · #F3DA0B

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 14.3 · #EDEB00

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 17.4 · #FFDE42

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 21.9 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 27.5 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 28.7 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#CCCC00

#0000CC

Analogous

#CC6600

#CCCC00

#66CC00

Triadic

#CCCC00

#00CCCC

#CC00CC

Split-Complementary

#CCCC00

#0066CC

#6600CC

Tetradic

#CCCC00

#00CC66

#0000CC

#CC0066

Monochromatic

#333300

#7F8000

#CCCC00

#FFFF1A

#FFFF66

Rectangle

#CCCC00

#00CC00

#0000CC

#CC00CC

Compound

#CCCC00

#66CC00

#0000CC

#6600CC

Variations

Lighter

#FFFF0A

#F1F155

#EFEFA4

Darker

#A3A300

#707000

#414100

Saturation

#858547

#CCCC00

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCCC00

#D9C412

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCCC00

#CCCC4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCCC00

#D3BDC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Foil 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

#D8C61B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCCC00

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CB3F

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.

#11119C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #CCCC00;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCCC00;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-foil: #CCCC00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-foil': '#CCCC00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCCC00] text-[#CCCC00]

SCSS

$golden-foil: #CCCC00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCCC00?

#CCCC00 is Golden Foil, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCCC00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Foil?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Foil?

Golden Foil 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 Golden Foil?

You can download Golden Foil 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 Golden Foil?

The hex code is #CCCC00. In RGB it's 204, 204, 0, and in HSL it's 60°, 100%, 40%.

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