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Golden Churro

#F4CE74

RGB 244, 206, 116 · HSL 42°, 85%, 71% · CMYK 0, 16, 52, 4

Golden Churro is #F4CE74 in HEX — rgb(244, 206, 116), hsl(42°, 85%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 52%, 4%).

Golden Churro pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 85%, 71%. 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#F4CE74

RGB244, 206, 116

HSL42°, 85%, 71%

HSV42°, 52%, 96%

CMYK0, 16, 52, 4

Decimal16043636

CSS RGBrgb(244, 206, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 85%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Glow 814

ΔE 1.8 · #EECB71

Dunn-Edwards

Summertime DE5381

ΔE 2.4 · #F2D178

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 2.5 · #F5D27B

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Plumeria SW9019

ΔE 2.9 · #FBD073

Vista Paint

Golden Glow C-813

ΔE 2.9 · #EBCA6E

Behr

Warm Glow 360D-4

ΔE 3 · #F4D37B

Kilz

Jazz Age Yellow TB-85

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD57D

PPG

Sol De Yucatan 17-18

ΔE 3.3 · #F1C96A

Benjamin Moore

Golden 313

ΔE 3.5 · #FBD071

Valspar

Golden Butter 3002-1C

ΔE 3.6 · #FFD277

Dulux

Rapunzel S14H4

ΔE 3.8 · #F6D37F

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 3.8 · #FFD880

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 6 · #F4C472

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.2 · #F0D181

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#F4CE74

#769CF4

Analogous

#F48F76

#F4CE74

#DBF476

Triadic

#F4CE74

#76F4CE

#CE76F4

Split-Complementary

#F4CE74

#76DBF4

#8F76F4

Tetradic

#F4CE74

#76F48F

#769CF4

#F476DB

Monochromatic

#C18C10

#EEB52F

#F4CE74

#FAE7BD

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#F4CE74

#9CF476

#769CF4

#CE76F4

Compound

#F4CE74

#DBF476

#769CF4

#8F76F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6D892

#F3DFB3

#F5EBD6

Darker

#F3B82F

#C18906

#735101

Saturation

#C8BDA2

#F4CE76

#F9D071

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4CE74

#E8D674

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4CE74

#D5D584

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4CE74

#F7C4CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Churro 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

#F6C772

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4CE74

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4CC96

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.

#517DE3

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: #F4CE74;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4CE74;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-churro: #F4CE74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-churro': '#F4CE74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4CE74] text-[#F4CE74]

SCSS

$golden-churro: #F4CE74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4CE74?

#F4CE74 is Golden Churro, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4CE74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Churro?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Churro?

Golden Churro 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 Churro?

You can download Golden Churro 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 Churro?

The hex code is #F4CE74. In RGB it's 244, 206, 116, and in HSL it's 42°, 85%, 71%.

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