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Golden Treasure

#FCC13D

RGB 252, 193, 61 · HSL 41°, 97%, 61% · CMYK 0, 23, 76, 1

Golden Treasure is #FCC13D in HEX — rgb(252, 193, 61), hsl(41°, 97%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 76%, 1%).

Golden Treasure pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 97%, 61%. 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#FCC13D

RGB252, 193, 61

HSL41°, 97%, 61%

HSV41°, 76%, 99%

CMYK0, 23, 76, 1

Decimal16564541

CSS RGBrgb(252, 193, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 97%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Golden Treasure 3004-1A

Exact match

Dulux

Banana Boat S14H8

ΔE 1.9 · #FDC138

Vista Paint

Antique Gold K-521

ΔE 2.8 · #F8BA38

Behr

Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A

ΔE 3.3 · #F7B932

PPG

Be Daring 1211-7

ΔE 3.5 · #FFC943

Dunn-Edwards

Corn Harvest DE5348

ΔE 3.6 · #FFC946

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Fuzzies 830

ΔE 4.1 · #F5B72E

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 4.3 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 5 · #FFBA38

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 5.2 · #FFBE47

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 6.5 · #FDCC4E

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 8.9 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 12.2 · #FFB953

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 12.5 · #E4A010

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#FCC13D

#3B78FC

Analogous

#FC5E3B

#FCC13D

#D9FC3B

Triadic

#FCC13D

#3BFCBF

#BF3BFC

Split-Complementary

#FCC13D

#3BD9FC

#5E3BFC

Tetradic

#FCC13D

#3BFC5E

#3B78FC

#FC3BD9

Monochromatic

#9C6B02

#E79F04

#FCC13D

#FDD886

#FEF0D2

Rectangle

#FCC13D

#78FC3B

#3B78FC

#BF3BFC

Compound

#FCC13D

#D9FC3B

#3B78FC

#5E3BFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDCC62

#F5D592

#F4E5C5

Darker

#F9AA00

#AB7500

#644400

Saturation

#B8A67F

#FCBF3B

#FEBF3A

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCC13D

#E7D13B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCC13D

#CDCD5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCC13D

#FFB5C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Treasure 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

#FCBD49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCC13D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAC26D

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.

#2260E6

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: #FCC13D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCC13D;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-treasure: #FCC13D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-treasure': '#FCC13D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCC13D] text-[#FCC13D]

SCSS

$golden-treasure: #FCC13D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCC13D?

#FCC13D is Golden Treasure, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCC13D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Treasure?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Treasure?

Golden Treasure 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 Treasure?

You can download Golden Treasure 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 Treasure?

The hex code is #FCC13D. In RGB it's 252, 193, 61, and in HSL it's 41°, 97%, 61%.

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