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Golden Glitter

#FBE573

RGB 251, 229, 115 · HSL 50°, 94%, 72% · CMYK 0, 9, 54, 2

Golden Glitter is #FBE573 in HEX — rgb(251, 229, 115), hsl(50°, 94%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 54%, 2%).

Golden Glitter pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 94%, 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#FBE573

RGB251, 229, 115

HSL50°, 94%, 72%

HSV50°, 54%, 98%

CMYK0, 9, 54, 2

Decimal16508275

CSS RGBrgb(251, 229, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 94%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Glitter DE5410

Exact match

Behr

Bee Pollen 390B-5

ΔE 2 · #F5E16D

Vista Paint

Summer Yellow K-466

ΔE 2.3 · #FFEB7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 4.1 · #FFED80

Benjamin Moore

Pure 327

ΔE 4.1 · #FEE36A

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 4.6 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 4.7 · #F4D96C

PPG

Canary Yellow 1215-4

ΔE 5.4 · #EFDE75

Valspar

Golden Mist 3007-1C

ΔE 5.6 · #FBDD64

Dulux

Fandangle S18H5

ΔE 6.9 · #E4DA65

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 9 · #EDD26F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 9.4 · #E1DD73

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 10.4 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 13.5 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 13.9 · #F5D27B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 14 · #E0CD74

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#FBE573

#748BFB

Analogous

#FBA174

#FBE573

#CEFB74

Triadic

#FBE573

#74FBE4

#E474FB

Split-Complementary

#FBE573

#74CEFB

#A174FB

Tetradic

#FBE573

#74FBA1

#748BFB

#FB74CE

Monochromatic

#D0AE06

#F8D62A

#FBE573

#FDF3BF

#FEFAE6

Rectangle

#FBE573

#8BFB74

#748BFB

#E474FB

Compound

#FBE573

#CEFB74

#748BFB

#A174FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCEA90

#F6EBB2

#F6F1D6

Darker

#FEDA28

#CAA800

#766200

Saturation

#CCC5A3

#FBE474

#FDE672

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE573

#FAE674

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE573

#E9E989

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE573

#FFD8E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Glitter 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

#FCD871

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE573

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9DD96

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.

#4D67EB

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: #FBE573;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE573;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-glitter: #FBE573;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-glitter': '#FBE573' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE573] text-[#FBE573]

SCSS

$golden-glitter: #FBE573;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE573?

#FBE573 is Golden Glitter, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE573 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Glitter?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Glitter?

Golden Glitter 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 Glitter?

You can download Golden Glitter 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 Glitter?

The hex code is #FBE573. In RGB it's 251, 229, 115, and in HSL it's 50°, 94%, 72%.

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