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Golden

#FBD071

RGB 251, 208, 113 · HSL 41°, 95%, 71% · CMYK 0, 17, 55, 2

Golden is #FBD071 in HEX — rgb(251, 208, 113), hsl(41°, 95%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 55%, 2%).

Golden pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 95%, 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#FBD071

RGB251, 208, 113

HSL41°, 95%, 71%

HSV41°, 55%, 98%

CMYK0, 17, 55, 2

Decimal16502897

CSS RGBrgb(251, 208, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 95%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 313

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Plumeria SW9019

ΔE 0.9 · #FBD073

Valspar

Soft Duckling 3001-2A

ΔE 1.9 · #FFD175

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 2.2 · #FBD473

Dunn-Edwards

Yuma Gold DE5305

ΔE 2.3 · #FFD678

Behr

Hawaiian Pineapple PPU6-13

ΔE 2.6 · #FDD675

PPG

Sol De Yucatan 17-18

ΔE 2.9 · #F1C96A

Vista Paint

Sun Touched C-820

ΔE 3.2 · #F8D473

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Touched 821

ΔE 3.5 · #FAD675

Dulux

Bee Hall S15G5

ΔE 4 · #F1C664

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.9 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 5 · #FFD880

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.9 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 7.1 · #F4C472

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.8 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 15.7 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#FBD071

#6F9BFB

Analogous

#FB896F

#FBD071

#E2FB6F

Triadic

#FBD071

#6FFBCF

#CF6FFB

Split-Complementary

#FBD071

#6FE2FB

#896FFB

Tetradic

#FBD071

#6FFB89

#6F9BFB

#FB6FE2

Monochromatic

#CC8D05

#F9B624

#FBD071

#FDE8B9

#FEF7E6

Rectangle

#FBD071

#9BFB6F

#6F9BFB

#CF6FFB

Compound

#FBD071

#E2FB6F

#6F9BFB

#896FFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCD88C

#F6E0AF

#F6EBD4

Darker

#FFB923

#C78800

#744F00

Saturation

#CABDA0

#FBCF6F

#FDCF6D

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBD071

#EDDA71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBD071

#D8D883

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBD071

#FEC6CF

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

#FCC970

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBD071

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9CE94

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.

#497CEB

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: #FBD071;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBD071;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #FBD071;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#FBD071' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBD071] text-[#FBD071]

SCSS

$golden: #FBD071;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBD071?

#FBD071 is Golden, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBD071 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 #FBD071. In RGB it's 251, 208, 113, and in HSL it's 41°, 95%, 71%.

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