ORANGES

Puff Pastry Yellow

#FCCF8B

RGB 252, 207, 139 · HSL 36°, 95%, 77% · CMYK 0, 18, 45, 1

Puff Pastry Yellow is #FCCF8B in HEX — rgb(252, 207, 139), hsl(36°, 95%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 45%, 1%).

Puff Pastry Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 95%, 77%. 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#FCCF8B

RGB252, 207, 139

HSL36°, 95%, 77%

HSV36°, 45%, 99%

CMYK0, 18, 45, 1

Decimal16568203

CSS RGBrgb(252, 207, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 95%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 1.1 · #FFD28E

Benjamin Moore

Honey 144

ΔE 1.6 · #FDD08F

Dulux

Facemark S12H4

ΔE 1.8 · #F7CB89

Dutch Boy

Pure Ivory VS-9213

ΔE 1.8 · #F7CA87

Valspar

Croissant 3002-4A

ΔE 1.8 · #F8CE8C

Kilz

Glaze Gold LD250-01

ΔE 2 · #FED391

Behr

Sunporch 300B-4

ΔE 2.1 · #FFD189

PPG

Chunk Of Cheddar 1204-5

ΔE 3 · #F9C982

Sherwin-Williams

Pollen Powder SW9014

ΔE 3.1 · #FBD187

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 3.3 · #F2CA83

Vista Paint

Hacienda Clay K-539

ΔE 4.1 · #F0C989

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 4.7 · #F2CF86

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 4.8 · #EECB88

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 7.8 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.9 · #E6C9A2

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

#FCCF8B

#8DB9FC

Analogous

#FC988D

#FCCF8B

#F1FC8D

Triadic

#FCCF8B

#8DFCCF

#CF8DFC

Split-Complementary

#FCCF8B

#8DF1FC

#988DFC

Tetradic

#FCCF8B

#8DFC98

#8DB9FC

#FC8DF1

Monochromatic

#EA8F06

#FAB142

#FCCF8B

#FEEED7

#FEF5E6

Rectangle

#FCCF8B

#B9FC8D

#8DB9FC

#CF8DFC

Compound

#FCCF8B

#F1FC8D

#8DB9FC

#988DFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDD9A4

#F8E1BF

#F8EDDD

Darker

#FFB13B

#D88200

#7E4B00

Saturation

#D5C8B4

#FCCF8D

#FED08B

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCCF8B

#EBDB8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCCF8B

#D8D896

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCCF8B

#FEC7CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Puff Pastry Yellow 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

#FCC883

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCCF8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#EACDA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6099ED

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: #FCCF8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCCF8B;

CSS Variable

--color-puff-pastry-yellow: #FCCF8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'puff-pastry-yellow': '#FCCF8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCCF8B] text-[#FCCF8B]

SCSS

$puff-pastry-yellow: #FCCF8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCCF8B?

#FCCF8B is Puff Pastry Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCCF8B warm or cool?

Puff Pastry Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Puff Pastry Yellow?

Puff Pastry Yellow 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 Puff Pastry Yellow?

Puff Pastry Yellow 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 Puff Pastry Yellow?

You can download Puff Pastry Yellow 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 Puff Pastry Yellow?

The hex code is #FCCF8B. In RGB it's 252, 207, 139, and in HSL it's 36°, 95%, 77%.

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