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Golden Lion

#F3CA6C

RGB 243, 202, 108 · HSL 42°, 85%, 69% · CMYK 0, 17, 56, 5

Golden Lion is #F3CA6C in HEX — rgb(243, 202, 108), hsl(42°, 85%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 56%, 5%).

Golden Lion pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 85%, 69%. 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#F3CA6C

RGB243, 202, 108

HSL42°, 85%, 69%

HSV42°, 56%, 95%

CMYK0, 17, 56, 5

Decimal15977068

CSS RGBrgb(243, 202, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 85%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sol De Yucatan 17-18

ΔE 0.7 · #F1C96A

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Crest DE5353

ΔE 2.1 · #F6CA69

Benjamin Moore

Golden 313

ΔE 2.4 · #FBD071

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Plumeria SW9019

ΔE 2.5 · #FBD073

Dulux

Bee Hall S15G5

ΔE 2.7 · #F1C664

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 2.8 · #ECC363

Behr

Wild Bamboo 350D-4

ΔE 3.3 · #EDC56D

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Glow 814

ΔE 3.5 · #EECB71

Valspar

Soft Duckling 3001-2A

ΔE 3.6 · #FFD175

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 3.7 · #FBD473

Vista Paint

Golden Glow C-813

ΔE 3.8 · #EBCA6E

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 5.3 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 6 · #FFD880

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 6.1 · #F4C472

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.2 · #F2D964

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 14.8 · #C7B446

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#F3CA6C

#6D95F3

Analogous

#F3886D

#F3CA6C

#D8F36D

Triadic

#F3CA6C

#6DF3CB

#CB6DF3

Split-Complementary

#F3CA6C

#6DD8F3

#886DF3

Tetradic

#F3CA6C

#6DF388

#6D95F3

#F36DD8

Monochromatic

#B8850F

#EDB226

#F3CA6C

#F9E4B4

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#F3CA6C

#95F36D

#6D95F3

#CB6DF3

Compound

#F3CA6C

#D8F36D

#6D95F3

#886DF3

Variations

Lighter

#F6D58A

#F2DDAD

#F4EAD3

Darker

#F3B627

#BB8506

#6F4E01

Saturation

#C4B89C

#F3CB6D

#F9CD67

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3CA6C

#E6D36C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3CA6C

#D2D27E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3CA6C

#F6C0C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Lion 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

#F6C46C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3CA6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3C990

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#4977E2

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: #F3CA6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3CA6C;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-lion: #F3CA6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-lion': '#F3CA6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3CA6C] text-[#F3CA6C]

SCSS

$golden-lion: #F3CA6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3CA6C?

#F3CA6C is Golden Lion, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F3CA6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Lion?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Lion?

Golden Lion 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 Lion?

You can download Golden Lion 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 Lion?

The hex code is #F3CA6C. In RGB it's 243, 202, 108, and in HSL it's 42°, 85%, 69%.

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