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Golden

#F0DEB6

RGB 240, 222, 182 · HSL 41°, 66%, 83% · CMYK 0, 7, 24, 6

Golden is #F0DEB6 in HEX — rgb(240, 222, 182), hsl(41°, 66%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 6%).

Golden pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 66%, 83%. 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#F0DEB6

RGB240, 222, 182

HSL41°, 66%, 83%

HSV41°, 24%, 94%

CMYK0, 7, 24, 6

Decimal15785654

CSS RGBrgb(240, 222, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 66%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2152-50

Exact match

Behr

Calla PPU6-12

ΔE 0.6 · #F2DFB7

PPG

Belgian Waffle 1208-3

ΔE 1.1 · #F3DFB6

Valspar

Demure Yellow 3006-6C

ΔE 1.2 · #F2E1BA

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 1.2 · #EFDBB3

Vista Paint

Nothing Less C-874

ΔE 1.3 · #F1DDB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Nothing Less 875

ΔE 1.7 · #F2DEB9

Sherwin-Williams

Full Moon SW6679

ΔE 1.9 · #F4E3BC

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 2.3 · #F6E1BC

Dulux

Curd S13F1

ΔE 2.7 · #F7DFB9

Dunn-Edwards

Cameo DEC742

ΔE 3.1 · #F2DEBC

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 4.3 · #EFE6C0

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.8 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 6.2 · #F8E7C9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F0DEB6

#B7C9F0

Analogous

#F0C2B7

#F0DEB6

#E6F0B7

Triadic

#F0DEB6

#B7F0DE

#DEB7F0

Split-Complementary

#F0DEB6

#B7E6F0

#C2B7F0

Tetradic

#F0DEB6

#B7F0C2

#B7C9F0

#F0B7E6

Monochromatic

#D6A438

#E3C178

#F0DEB6

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#F0DEB6

#C9F0B7

#B7C9F0

#DEB7F0

Compound

#F0DEB6

#E6F0B7

#B7C9F0

#C2B7F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E5C5

#F4EAD6

#F7F2E9

Darker

#E5BF6E

#C99320

#775710

Saturation

#DCD7CB

#F0DEB7

#F8E1B0

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0DEB6

#EBE1B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0DEB6

#E1E1BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0DEB6

#F2D9DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden 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

#F3D3A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0DEB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D8C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#8AA4DE

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: #F0DEB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0DEB6;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #F0DEB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#F0DEB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0DEB6] text-[#F0DEB6]

SCSS

$golden: #F0DEB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0DEB6?

#F0DEB6 is Golden, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0DEB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden?

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

What colors pair well with Golden?

Golden 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?

You can download Golden 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?

The hex code is #F0DEB6. In RGB it's 240, 222, 182, and in HSL it's 41°, 66%, 83%.

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