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Good

#FAE685

RGB 250, 230, 133 · HSL 50°, 92%, 75% · CMYK 0, 8, 47, 2

Good is #FAE685 in HEX — rgb(250, 230, 133), hsl(50°, 92%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 47%, 2%).

Good pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 92%, 75%. 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#FAE685

RGB250, 230, 133

HSL50°, 92%, 75%

HSV50°, 47%, 98%

CMYK0, 8, 47, 2

Decimal16443013

CSS RGBrgb(250, 230, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 92%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Good 326

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Quack Quack DE5346

ΔE 1.5 · #FFE989

Vista Paint

Lemon Drizzle C-833

ΔE 1.8 · #FDE583

Valspar

Lemon Curd 3007-2A

ΔE 2.3 · #FDE581

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 2.5 · #FEE483

Behr

Summer Harvest 380A-3

ΔE 2.5 · #FDEC88

PPG

Citrus Punch 1212-5

ΔE 3 · #FDEA83

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 3.2 · #FFE481

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 5.9 · #FFDF85

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 6.7 · #FAD97A

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6.8 · #FDED98

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.2 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.3 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.4 · #F5D27B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14.1 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FAE685

#8598FA

Analogous

#FAAC85

#FAE685

#D3FA85

Triadic

#FAE685

#85FAE6

#E685FA

Split-Complementary

#FAE685

#85D3FA

#AC85FA

Tetradic

#FAE685

#85FAAC

#8598FA

#FA85D3

Monochromatic

#DCB909

#F7D83B

#FAE685

#FDF5CE

#FEFAE7

Rectangle

#FAE685

#98FA85

#8598FA

#E685FA

Compound

#FAE685

#D3FA85

#8598FA

#AC85FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBEB9D

#F7EDBB

#F7F2DA

Darker

#FCDB36

#D2AF00

#7A6600

Saturation

#D1CBAE

#FAE685

#FCE882

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAE685

#F9E786

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAE685

#EAEA96

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAE685

#FFDBE3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Good 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

#FBD97F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAE685

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8DEA3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#5A72EB

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: #FAE685;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAE685;

CSS Variable

--color-good: #FAE685;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'good': '#FAE685' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAE685] text-[#FAE685]

SCSS

$good: #FAE685;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAE685?

#FAE685 is Good, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAE685 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Good?

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

What colors pair well with Good?

Good 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 Good?

You can download Good 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 Good?

The hex code is #FAE685. In RGB it's 250, 230, 133, and in HSL it's 50°, 92%, 75%.

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