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Golden Raspberry

#F8D878

RGB 248, 216, 120 · HSL 45°, 90%, 72% · CMYK 0, 13, 52, 3

Golden Raspberry is #F8D878 in HEX — rgb(248, 216, 120), hsl(45°, 90%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 52%, 3%).

Golden Raspberry pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 90%, 72%. 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#F8D878

RGB248, 216, 120

HSL45°, 90%, 72%

HSV45°, 52%, 97%

CMYK0, 13, 52, 3

Decimal16308344

CSS RGBrgb(248, 216, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 90%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 0.7 · #FAD97A

Vista Paint

Mayan Maize K-506

ΔE 0.7 · #F9D877

PPG

Firelight 1211-5

ΔE 1 · #F9D97B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Touched 821

ΔE 1.9 · #FAD675

Valspar

Honey Glaze 3003-2A

ΔE 2.4 · #FFDD7A

Behr

Banana Mania P260-4

ΔE 2.6 · #FFDA7D

Dulux

Swedish Yellow S16H4

ΔE 2.9 · #FCDC81

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Rays DE5423

ΔE 3.1 · #F6DA74

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 3.3 · #FBD473

Benjamin Moore

Dalila 319

ΔE 3.6 · #FFE282

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 4.5 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 4.6 · #FFD880

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 6.1 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 7.9 · #F0D181

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9.7 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 14.4 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#F8D878

#7797F8

Analogous

#F89777

#F8D878

#D8F877

Triadic

#F8D878

#77F8D8

#D877F8

Split-Complementary

#F8D878

#77D8F8

#9777F8

Tetradic

#F8D878

#77F897

#7797F8

#F877D8

Monochromatic

#CB9B0B

#F4C32F

#F8D878

#FCEDC0

#FEF8E7

Rectangle

#F8D878

#97F877

#7797F8

#D877F8

Compound

#F8D878

#D8F877

#7797F8

#9777F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9E092

#F5E5B3

#F6EED6

Darker

#F9C62D

#C99701

#765800

Saturation

#CBC1A4

#F8D877

#FBDA74

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8D878

#F0DE79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8D878

#DEDE8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8D878

#FCCDD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Raspberry 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

#F9CF75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8D878

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D499

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.

#5076E8

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: #F8D878;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8D878;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-raspberry: #F8D878;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-raspberry': '#F8D878' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8D878] text-[#F8D878]

SCSS

$golden-raspberry: #F8D878;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8D878?

#F8D878 is Golden Raspberry, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8D878 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Raspberry?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Raspberry?

Golden Raspberry 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 Raspberry?

You can download Golden Raspberry 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 Raspberry?

The hex code is #F8D878. In RGB it's 248, 216, 120, and in HSL it's 45°, 90%, 72%.

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