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California Girl

#FCA716

RGB 252, 167, 22 · HSL 38°, 97%, 54% · CMYK 0, 34, 91, 1

California Girl is #FCA716 in HEX — rgb(252, 167, 22), hsl(38°, 97%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 91%, 1%).

California Girl pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 97%, 54%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FCA716

RGB252, 167, 22

HSL38°, 97%, 54%

HSV38°, 91%, 99%

CMYK0, 34, 91, 1

Decimal16557846

CSS RGBrgb(252, 167, 22)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 97%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

I Love To Boogie 956

ΔE 1 · #FFA917

Benjamin Moore

Mandarin 2018-20

ΔE 2.8 · #FFA807

Vista Paint

I Love To Boogie C-955

ΔE 3.3 · #FEA800

Dulux

Bright Idea SB7B7

ΔE 3.3 · #FDAB26

RAL

Dahlia Yellow 1033

ΔE 3.4 · #F3A505

Behr

Saffron Thread 310B-7

ΔE 3.5 · #FFA600

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 3.7 · #FFA900

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 3.9 · #FFAA00

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 4.4 · #F8AC1D

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 5.1 · #FDAD00

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 10.6 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 11.1 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 15.2 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.8 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 18.8 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 29.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FCA716

#186BFB

Analogous

#FB3618

#FCA716

#DDFB18

Triadic

#FCA716

#18FBA8

#A818FB

Split-Complementary

#FCA716

#18DDFB

#3618FB

Tetradic

#FCA716

#18FB36

#186BFB

#FB18DD

Monochromatic

#794D02

#C47D03

#FCA716

#FDC463

#FEE1AF

Rectangle

#FCA716

#6BFB18

#186BFB

#A818FB

Compound

#FCA716

#DDFB18

#186BFB

#3618FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCB946

#F3C87F

#F2DDBA

Darker

#DC8C00

#976000

#583800

Saturation

#AC9368

#FBA818

#FDA916

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCA716

#D9C400

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCA716

#B9B944

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCA716

#FD9DA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

California Girl reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FCAA2C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCA716

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAAF50

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.

#175CD3

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: #FCA716;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCA716;

CSS Variable

--color-california-girl: #FCA716;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-girl': '#FCA716' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCA716] text-[#FCA716]

SCSS

$california-girl: #FCA716;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCA716?

#FCA716 is California Girl, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCA716 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with California Girl?

California Girl works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with California Girl?

California Girl pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download California Girl?

You can download California Girl 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 California Girl?

The hex code is #FCA716. In RGB it's 252, 167, 22, and in HSL it's 38°, 97%, 54%.

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